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Lexicon :: Strong's H553 - 'āmēṣ

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אָמֵץ
Transliteration
'āmēṣ
Pronunciation
aw-mats'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 117

Strong’s Definitions

אָמַץ ʼâmats, aw-mats'; a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage):—confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x

The KJV translates Strong's H553 in the following manner: strengthen (12x), courage (9x), strong (5x), courageous (2x), harden (2x), speed (2x), stronger (2x), confirm (1x), established (1x), fortify (1x), increaseth (1x), steadfastly minded (1x), obstinate (1x), prevailed (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x
The KJV translates Strong's H553 in the following manner: strengthen (12x), courage (9x), strong (5x), courageous (2x), harden (2x), speed (2x), stronger (2x), confirm (1x), established (1x), fortify (1x), increaseth (1x), steadfastly minded (1x), obstinate (1x), prevailed (1x).

  1. to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard

    1. (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold

    2. (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure

    3. (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to

    4. (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אָמַץ ʼâmats, aw-mats'; a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage):—confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).
STRONGS H553: Abbreviations
† [אָמֵץ] verb be stout, strong, bold, alert (according to LagBN 28 f. from earlier אָמֹץ compare אֹמֶץ) —
Qal. Perfect 3rd person plural אָֽמְצוּ 2 Samuel 22:18 + 2 times; Imperfect יֶאֱמָ֑ץ Genesis 25:23; וַיֶּאֶמְצוּ 2 Chronicles 13:18; Imperative אֱמַץ Joshua 1:7; 1 Chronicles 28:20; אֱמַ֑ץ Joshua 1:6; אֱמָ֑ץ Deuteronomy 31:7 + 3 times; אִמְצוּ Deuteronomy 31:6 + 2 times —
1. be strong, of a people Genesis 25:23 (J); of personal enemies 2 Samuel 22:18 = Psalm 18:18; Psalm 142:7 (all followed by מִן of comparison); also (without מן) prevail 2 Chronicles 13:18.
2. Imperative be bold (always || חֲזַק, חִזְקוּ), Deuteronomy 31:7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 7, 18; (|| id. + אַל־תִּירְאוּ וְאַל־תַּעַרְצוּ) Deuteronomy 31:6; (|| id. + אַל־תַּעֲרֹץ וְאַל תֵּחָת) Joshua 1:9; (|| id. + אַל תִּירְאוּ וְאַל תֵּחָ֑תּוּ) Joshua 10:25; 1 Chronicles 22:13; 1 Chronicles 28:20; 2 Chronicles 32:7.
Pi. Perfect אִמֵּץ Deuteronomy 2:30 etc.; Imperfect יְאַמֵּץ Amos 2:14 etc.; וַיְאַמֶּץ־לוֺ Isaiah 44:14; 3rd person feminine singular suffix 3rd person masculine singular תְּאַמְּצֶנּוּ Psalm 89:22; 1st person singular suffix אֲאַמִּצְכֶם Job 16:5 etc.; Imperative אַמֵּץ Nahum 2:2; אַמֵּ֑צוּ Isaiah 35:3; אַמְּצֵ֑הוּ Deuteronomy 3:28; Infinitive suffix אַמְּצוֺ Proverbs 8:28; Participle מְאַמֶּץ־ Proverbs 24:5;
1. make firm, strengthen, followed by accusative, of giving clouds their place Proverbs 8:28 (subject י׳); of repairing temple 2 Chronicles 24:13; of physical vigour Proverbs 31:17 חָֽגְרָה בְעוֺז מָתְנֶי֑הָ וַתְּא׳ זְרוֺעֶֹֽֽֽתיהָ ׃ (subject אֵשֶׁת חַיִל); of strength for war כֹּחַ א׳ Nahum 2:2 (|| חִזֵּק מָתְנַיִם Amos 2:14 (subject חָזָק); compare Proverbs 24:5; of royal power 2 Chronicles 11:17 || חִזֵּק; compare בִּרְכַּיִם כּשְׁלוֺת א׳ Isaiah 35:3; כֹּרְעוֺת בּ׳ א׳ Job 4:4 (both || חִזֵּק יָדַיִם רָפוֺת fig, of encouragement; so א׳ alone Deuteronomy 3:28 (|| חִזֵּק) Job 16:5 (|| חשׂך which see); Psalm 89:22 (subject זְרוֺעַ י׳); of support Isaiah 41:10 (subject י׳; || עזר, תמך; — De Che below 2).
2. assure, secure for one's self, always followed by ל + suffix; of carpenter appropriating tree Isaiah 44:14; compare of י׳ appropriating Israel under figure of bough. Psalm 80:16; under figure of chosen man Psalm 80:18.
3. followed by לֵבָב harden, make obstinate Deuteronomy 2:30 (subject י׳; || הִקְשָׁה רוּחוֺ) Deuteronomy 15:7 (of unkind man); 2 Chronicles 36:13 (of king Zedekiah, || אֶת־עָרְפּוֹ הִקְשָׁה).
Hithp. Perfect הִתְאַמֵּץ 1 Kings 12:18 2 Chronicles 10:18; Imperfect וַיִּתְאַמְּצוּ 2 Chronicles 13:7; Participle מִתְאַמֶּצֶת Ruth 1:18;
1. strengthen oneself, of conspirators 2 Chronicles 13:7 (followed by עַל).
2. confirm oneself in a, purpose, be determined Ruth 1:18 (followed by ל + Infinitive)
3. make oneself alert, make haste 1 Kings 12:18 2 Chronicles 10:18 (followed by ל + Infinitive)
Hiph. Imperfect Jussive exhibit strength, be strong וְיַאֲמֵץ, לִבֶּ֑ךָ חֲזַק ויא׳ Psalm 27:14, so also Psalm 31:25 [Psalm 31:24].
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

25:23; 25:23

Deuteronomy

2:30; 2:30; 3:28; 3:28; 15:7; 31:6; 31:6; 31:7; 31:7; 31:23

Joshua

1:6; 1:6; 1:7; 1:7; 1:9; 1:18; 10:25

Ruth

1:18; 1:18

2 Samuel

22:18; 22:18

1 Kings

12:18; 12:18

1 Chronicles

22:13; 28:20; 28:20

2 Chronicles

10:18; 10:18; 11:17; 13:7; 13:7; 13:18; 13:18; 24:13; 32:7; 36:13

Job

4:4; 16:5; 16:5

Psalms

18:18; 27:14; 31:24; 80:16; 80:18; 89:22; 89:22; 142:7

Proverbs

8:28; 8:28; 24:5; 24:5; 31:17

Isaiah

35:3; 35:3; 41:10; 44:14; 44:14

Amos

2:14; 2:14

Nahum

2:2; 2:2

H553

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Strong's Number H553 matches the Hebrew אָמֵץ ('āmēṣ),
which occurs 41 times in 41 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 25:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 25:23 - And the Lord said to her, There are two nations in thy womb, and two peoples shall be separated from thy belly, and one people shall excel the other, and the [fn]elder shall serve the younger.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 2:30

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 2:30 - And Seon king of Esebon would not that we should pass by him, because the Lord our God hardened his spirit, and made his heart stubborn, that he might be delivered into thy hands, as on this day.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 3:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 3:28 - And charge Joshua, and strengthen him, and encourage him; for he shall go before the face of this people, and he shall give them the inheritance of all the land which thou hast seen.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 15:7 - And if there shall be in the midst of thee a poor man of thy brethren in one of thy cities in the land, which the Lord thy God gives thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, neither shalt thou by any means close up thine hand from thy brother who is in want.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:6 - Be courageous and strong, fear not, neither be cowardly, neither be afraid before them; for it is the Lord your God that advances with you in the midst of you, [fn] neither will he by any means forsake thee, nor desert thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:7 - And Moses called Joshua, and said to him before all Israel, Be courageous and strong; for thou shalt go in before this people into the land which the Lord sware to your fathers to give to them, and thou shalt give it to them for an inheritance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:23 - And he charged Joshua, and said, Be courageous and strong, for thou shalt bring the sons of Israel into the land, which the Lord sware to them, and he shall be with thee.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:6 - Be strong and quit thyself like a man, for thou shalt divide the land to this people, which I sware to give to [fn]your fathers.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7 - Be strong, therefore, and quit thyself like a man, to observe and do as Moses my servant commanded thee; and thou shalt not turn [fn]therefrom to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest be wise in whatsoever thou mayest do.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:9 - Lo! I have commanded thee; be strong and courageous, be not cowardly nor fearful, for the Lord thy God is with thee in all places whither thou goest.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:18 - And whosoever shall disobey thee, and whosoever shall not hearken to thy words as thou shalt command him, let him die; but be thou strong and courageous.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:25 - And Joshua said to them, Do not fear them, neither be cowardly; be courageous and strong, for thus the Lord will do to all your enemies, against whom ye fight.

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Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:18 - And Noemin seeing that she was determined to go with her, ceased to speak to her any more.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:18 - He delivered me from my strong enemies, from them that hated me, for they were stronger than I.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 12:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 12:18 - And the king sent Adoniram who was over the tribute; and they stoned him with stones, and he died: and king Roboam [fn]made haste to rise to flee to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:13 - Then will he prosper thee, if thou take heed to do the commandments and judgments which the Lord commanded Moses for Israel: be courageous and strong; fear not, nor be terrified.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:20 - And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong, and play the man, and do: fear not, neither be terrified; for the Lord my God is with thee; he will not forsake thee, and will not fail thee, until thou hast finished all the work of the service of the house of the Lord. And behold the pattern of the temple, even his house, and its treasury, and the upper chambers, and the inner store-rooms, and the place of propitiation, and the plan of the house of the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:18 - And king Roboam sent to them Adoniram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, and he died. And king Roboam hasted to mount his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:17 - And they strengthened the kingdom of Juda; and Juda strengthened Roboam the son of Solomon for three years, for he walked three years in the ways of David and Solomon.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:7 - and there are gathered to him pestilent men, transgressors, and he has risen up against Roboam the son of Solomon, while Roboam was young and fearful in heart, and he withstood him not.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:18 - So the children of Israel were brought low in that day, and the children of Juda prevailed, because they trusted on the Lord God of their fathers.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 24:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 24:13 - And the workmen wrought, and the works prospered in their hands, and they established the house of the Lord on its foundation, and strengthened it.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:7 - Be strong and courageous, and fear not, neither be dismayed before the king of Assyria, and before all the nation that is with him: for there are more with us than with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 36:13 - in that he rebelled against king Nabuchodonosor, which he adjured him by God not to do: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart, so as not to return to the Lord God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:4 - and hast supported the failing with words, and hast imparted courage to feeble knees.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:5 - And would there were strength in my mouth, and I would not spare the movement of my lips.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:17 - (LXX 17:18) He will deliver me from my mighty enemies, and from them that hate me; for they are stronger than I.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:14 - (LXX 26:14) Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and let thy heart be strengthened: yea, wait on the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - (LXX 30:25) Be of good courage, and let your heart be strengthened, all ye that hope in the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:15 - (LXX 79:16) and restore that which thy right hand has planted: and look on the son of man whom thou didst strengthen for thyself.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:17 - (LXX 79:18) Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, and upon the son of man whom thou didst strengthen for thyself.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:21 - (LXX 88:22) For my hand shall support him; and mine arm shall strengthen him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:6 - (LXX 141:7) Attend to my supplication, for I am brought very low; deliver me from them that persecute me; for they are stronger than I.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:28 - and when he strengthened the clouds above; and when he secured the fountains of the earth:

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5 - A wise man is better than a strong man; and a man who has prudence than a large estate.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:17 - She strongly girds her loins, and strengthens her arms for work.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:3 - [fn] Be strong, ye relaxed hands and palsied knees.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:10 - Fear not; for I am with thee: wander not; for I am thy God, who have strengthened thee; and I have helped thee, and have established thee with my just right hand.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:14 - He cuts wood out of the forest, which the Lord planted, even a pine tree, and the rain made it grow,

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 2:14 - And flight shall perish from the runner, and the strong shall not hold fast his strength, and the warrior shall not save his life:

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Unchecked Copy BoxNah 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 2:1 - (LXX 2:2) It is all over with him, he has been removed, one who has been delivered from affliction has come up panting into thy presence, watch the way, strengthen thy loins, be very valiant in thy strength.
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