Strong's H553 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: אָמַץ (ʼâmats)

Pronunciation: aw-mats'

POS: aw-mats' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage); confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).

KJV Usage: confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold
• 3. 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure
• 4. 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to
• 5. 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G407
• GREEK G436
• GREEK G450
• GREEK G654
• GREEK G1765
• GREEK G2043
• GREEK G2478
• GREEK G2479
• GREEK G2480
• GREEK G2729
• GREEK G2901
• GREEK G2902
• GREEK G3870
• GREEK G4060
• GREEK G4692
• GREEK G4732
• GREEK G5242
• GREEK G5348

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