אַמָּ֔ה
𐤀𐤌𐤄
Amah
Ammah
Proper name referring to a specific geographic feature: Ammah, a hill mentioned as a location north of Gibeon used as a rallying or boundary point in the narrative of 2 Samuel 2:24. The word serves as a toponym, not functioning as a common noun in this context.
2 Samuel 2:24 · Word #12
Lexicon H522
| Lemma | אַמָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤄 |
| Transliteration | Amah |
| Strong's | H522 |
| Definition | Proper name referring to a specific geographic feature: Ammah, a hill mentioned as a location north of Gibeon used as a rallying or boundary point in the narrative of 2 Samuel 2:24. The word serves as a toponym, not functioning as a common noun in this context. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Ammah |
SIBI-P1 Translation H522-01
forearm-length unit
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes the standard unit based on the length of the forearm, preserving the core idea of a foundational or base measure derived from the root concept of something primary or originating. The singular feminine absolute form is reflected as a single unit of measure. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Amah
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: forearm-length unit |