אָמַץ

Strong’s Definition

to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

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

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard
• 2.(qal) to be strong, brave, bold
• 3.(piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure
• 4.(hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to
• 5.(hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼâmats; Pronunciation: aw-mats'