Strong's Lexicon amir: Top, branch, summit Original Word: אָמִיר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be prominent Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "amir," the concept of a summit or top can be related to Greek words like "ἄκρον" (akron), meaning "extremity" or "top." Usage: The Hebrew word "amir" refers to the top or summit of a tree, often used metaphorically to describe the highest or most prominent part of something. In the context of biblical literature, it can symbolize the pinnacle of growth or the most fruitful part of a tree, representing abundance and prosperity. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, trees were significant both economically and symbolically. They provided food, shelter, and materials for daily life. The imagery of a tree's summit or topmost branches would have been a powerful symbol of prosperity and blessing. The use of "amir" in biblical texts often conveys a sense of reaching the highest potential or the fullness of God's provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom amar Definition the top, summit NASB Translation bough (1), branches (1), topmost* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָמִיר noun masculine top, summit, of tree Isaiah 17:6; of mountain Isaiah 17:9 (? So Ew Kn De Di; Lag Che Brd Or following ᵐ5 & read הָאֱמֹרִי); plural construct אֲמִרֵי Genesis 49:21 (so read for אִמְרֵי, Ew Di and others, compare also 1. אֵלָה p.18). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bough, branch Apparently from 'amar (in the sense of self- exaltation); a summit (of a tree or mountain -- bough, branch. see HEBREW 'amar Forms and Transliterations אָמִ֑יר אמיר וְהָ֣אָמִ֔יר והאמיר ’ā·mîr ’āmîr aMir veHaaMir wə·hā·’ā·mîr wəhā’āmîrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 17:6 HEB: גַּרְגְּרִ֖ים בְּרֹ֣אשׁ אָמִ֑יר אַרְבָּעָ֣ה חֲמִשָּׁ֗ה NAS: on the topmost bough, Four KJV: in the top of the uppermost bough, four INT: olives the top bough Four five Isaiah 17:9 2 Occurrences |
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