אֱמֹרִ֖י
𐤀𐤌𐤓𐤉
emori
Amorite
probably a patronymic from an unused name derived from אָמַר in the sense of publicity, i.e. prominence; thus, a mountaineer; an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes; Amorite.
Numbers 21:29 · Word #13
Lexicon H567
| Lemma | אֱמֹרִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤓𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʼĔmôrîy |
| Strong's | H567 |
| In-context | Amorite |
Morphology HNgmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | g — Gentilic — Gentilic noun (nationality/origin) |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H567-01
Prominent Highlander
| Root | אמר (ʾ-m-r) |
| Core Meanings | to say, to speak, to declare, to make known, prominence through speech |
| Semantic Range | Amorite (ethnic designation), highlander, prominent one, member of a Canaanite mountain people |
| Conceptual Significance | The Amorites were a significant Canaanite people frequently encountered in Israel’s conquest narratives. As representatives of established, prominent highland powers in the land, they symbolize entrenched opposition to Israel’s inheritance and covenantal mission. |
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular gentilic noun (absolute state). Functions as an ethnonym referring to an individual member of the Amorite people. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a masculine singular gentilic noun referring to a member of a specific people group. Deriving from the root אמר (“to say, declare”), understood in the sense of making oneself known or prominent, the rendering “Prominent Highlander” preserves both the likely root sense of public renown and the traditional association with a mountain-dwelling people. The singular masculine form is reflected in the singular English noun. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אמר (to say, to speak, to declare, to make known, prominence through speech)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H559-02 |
amar | he has caused-to-say |
H559-01 |
amar | he said |
H561-01 |
amaray | my utterances |
Word Usage (87 occurrences of H567)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:16 | הָ֣/אֱמֹרִ֔י | haemori | the Amorite |
| Genesis 14:7 | הָ֣/אֱמֹרִ֔י | haemori | the Amorites |
| Genesis 14:13 | הָ/אֱמֹרִ֗י | haemori | the Amorite |