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King James Bible

Strongs Number: H553


Hebrew Word
אָמַץ
Transliteration
ʼâmats
Phonetic
aw-mats'
Part of Speech
Verb
Strongs Definition

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

BDB Definition

1. to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard

a. (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold

b. (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure

c. (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to

d. (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong

Origin
A primitive root
Bible Usage
{confirm} be courageous (of good {courage} stedfastly {minded} {strong} {stronger}) {establish} {fortify} {harden} {increase} {prevail} strengthen ({self}) make strong ({obstinate} speed).