Root of the אَمץ ʼâmats family (1 member).

To be or become strong, courageous, or resolute; to strengthen or make firm. In various contexts, אָמַץ describes both physical and inner fortitude—the act of exhibiting or imparting strength, confidence, or steadfastness. The term extends to emotional and psychological ‘strengthening’ (encouragement, assurance), as well as fortifying a position or resolve. It is often used in exhortations to assume courage or resolve in difficult circumstances.

Etymology From the root א-מ-ץ, whose base sense is 'to be strong, to exhibit or instill strength.' The verb אָמַץ (Qal stem) means 'to be strong' or 'to show courage.' In other stems, such as Piel or Hiphil, it can take on causative nuance ('to strengthen, to make strong, to encourage'). The root is securely attested and belongs to a group of Semitic roots connoting strength and firmness; compare Ugaritic ʾms, Akkadian emēṣu 'to be strong.'

Reflexes  · not yet grouped by proto-form

LanguageWordMeaningSegmentationRoot
Bemba amaka strength, power
Kaonde amaka strength, power
Lenje amaka strength, power, ability
Luba-Katanga umwaka / amaka strength, power, energy
Tshiluba amaka strength, force, power, energy

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  • H557 אַמְצִי Ametsi unset

    Personal name meaning 'my strength is' or 'Yahweh is my strength.' Amtsi is the name of an Israelite individual mentione