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אַמִּיץ

𐤀𐤌𐤉𐤑

ʼammîyts

H533 adjective

SILEX Entry

Root אמצ to be strong, to strengthen, to make firm

Definition

An adjective denoting one who is strong, vigorous, or valiant; describes physical, mental, or moral strength or courage in a person. The term is used both concretely (a strong person, a warrior) and figuratively (one who displays fortitude or inner strength), with an emphasis on resolute character or intense energy.

Semantic Range

strong, mighty, courageous, resolute, valiant, possessing inner strength, energetic, of great fortitude

Root / Etymology

From the root אָמַץ (אָמץ), meaning 'to be strong, to strengthen, to make firm.' The word אַמִּיץ is an adjective form deriving from this root, indicating a quality or state of being strong or courageous, rather than the action of strengthening.

Historical & Contextual Notes

אַמִּיץ appears in biblical poetry and prose to describe individuals with notable fortitude, particularly warriors or leaders renowned for their courage or steadfastness. In the early Israelite period (patriarchal and monarchic eras), it frequently describes figures of physical might or valor in battle (e.g., Job 9:4, 'wise in heart, and mighty in strength'). Later, the term expands to encompass moral courage and character strength, sometimes contrasted with words for power or force (such as גִּבּוֹר), which focus more on physical prowess. The nuance of mental or spiritual fortitude is most apparent in passages expressing inner resolve rather than martial ability. English translations often render אַמִּיץ as 'mighty,' 'strong,' or 'courageous,' but this can obscure the broader range which in Hebrew combines physical, mental, and moral dimensions. In post-biblical Hebrew, אַמִּיץ takes on a more abstract sense, often simply 'courageous.' The word is distinct from related adjectives such as חָזָק (ḥāzāq, 'strong, firm'), which more commonly refers to physical or structural strength, whereas אַמִּיץ leans toward the dynamic quality of intense energy or fortitude.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

or (shortened) אַמִּץ; from אָמַץ; strong or (abstractly) strength; courageous, mighty, strong (one).

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Root Family

אמצ (ʾ-m-ts) — to be strong, to strengthen, to make firm

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H3981 מַאֲמָץ strength-resources of
H531 אָמוֹץ Strong-one
H553 אָמַץ I will strengthen you
H554 אָמֹץ robust-red ones
H558 אֲמַצְיָה Yahweh is strong

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2 Occurrences
H533-02 וְ/אַמִּץ֙ veamits HC/Aamsa and mighty and resolute one 4
H533-01 אַמִּ֔ץ amits HAamsa he is strong valiant strong one 2

Occurrences in Scripture

6 occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 SIBI-P2
H533-01 2 Samuel 15:12 אַמִּ֔ץ amits HAamsa strong valiant strong one
H533-02 Isaiah 28:2 וְ/אַמִּץ֙ veamits HC/Aamsa and-strong and resolute one
H533-02 Isaiah 40:26 וְ/אַמִּ֣יץ veamits HC/Aamsc and strong and resolute one
H533-02 Amos 2:16 וְ/אַמִּ֥יץ veamits HC/Aamsc and the brave and resolute one
H533-02 Job 9:4 וְ/אַמִּ֣יץ veamits HC/Aamsc and mighty and resolute one
H533-01 Job 9:19 אַמִּ֣יץ amits HAamsa he is strong valiant strong one
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