אָמֵץ
a.matsVerbH0553
to strengthen
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
Full Lexicon Entry
- to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
34 timesAppears 34 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
2 Chronicles
7
Deuteronomy
6
Joshua
5
Isaiah
3
Proverbs
3
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 22:13
- 2 Chronicles 13:18
- Deuteronomy 15:7
- Genesis 25:23
- Joshua 1:6
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