532. Amiy
Strong's Lexicon
Amiy: Ami

Original Word: אָמִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Amiy
Pronunciation: ah-MEE
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mee')
Definition: Ami
Meaning: Ami

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָמַם (amam), which means "to be dark" or "to overshadow."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name "Ami" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary. However, the concept of "people" or "kinsman" can be related to Greek terms like λαός (laos, Strong's G2992) meaning "people" or συγγενής (syngenēs, Strong's G4773) meaning "kinsman."

Usage: The name "Ami" is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, specifically as a personal name. It is often understood to mean "my people" or "my kinsman," reflecting a sense of belonging or familial connection.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given to reflect personal characteristics, familial ties, or divine attributes. The name "Ami" would have conveyed a sense of community and identity within the Israelite tribes. Names were significant in biblical times, often carrying prophetic or symbolic meanings.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ami

An abbrev. For 'Amown; Ami, an Israelite -- Ami.

see HEBREW 'Amown

Forms and Transliterations
אָמִֽי׃ אמי׃ ’ā·mî ’āmî aMi
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 2:57
HEB: הַצְּבָיִ֖ים בְּנֵ֥י אָמִֽי׃
NAS: the sons of Ami.
KJV: the children of Ami.
INT: of Pochereth-hazzebaim the sons of Ami

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 532
1 Occurrence


’ā·mî — 1 Occ.















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