וַ֝/תְּאַמֵּ֗ץ
𐤅/𐤕𐤀𐤌𐤑
ʼâmats
and strengthens
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.
amaka "strength, power" (Kaonde) · amaka "strength, power, ability" (Lenje) · amaka "strength, force, power, energy" (Tshiluba) +2 moreProverbs 31:17 · Word #4
Lexicon H553
| Lemma | אָמַץ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤑 |
| Transliteration | ʼâmats |
| Strong's | H553 |
| Definition | 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. |
Morphology HC/Vpw3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | w — Sequential Imperfect — Imperfect with waw-consecutive, narrating past events |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and strengthens |
SIBI-P1 Translation H553-13
and she strengthened
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive/causative), sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol), 3rd person feminine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem conveys an intensive or causative sense, "to strengthen" or "to make firm." The sequential imperfect with 3rd feminine singular is rendered as "and she strengthened," preserving both the intensified action and feminine subject. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and she strengthened
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is accurate for the narrative context and preserves the verbal sense. No adjustment is needed. |
Bantu Hebrew
וַ֝/תְּאַמֵּ֗ץ (ʼâmats) — 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.
| Word | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|
| amaka | strength, power | Kaonde |
| amaka | strength, power, ability | Lenje |
| amaka | strength, force, power, energy | Tshiluba |
| umwaka / amaka | strength, power, energy | Luba-Katanga |
| amaka | strength, power | Bemba |