556. amtsah
Berean Strong's Lexicon
amtsah: Strength, might

Original Word: אֲמְצָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: amtsah
Pronunciation: ahm-tsah'
Phonetic Spelling: (am-tsaw')
Definition: Strength, might
Meaning: force

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַץ (amats), meaning "to be strong" or "to be courageous."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of strength and courage is ἰσχύς (ischys), Strong's Greek 2479, which also denotes strength or might.

Usage: The term "amtsah" is used to denote strength or might, often in the context of physical or moral fortitude. It conveys a sense of inner strength or courage that is divinely inspired or supported. This word is typically used in contexts where strength is needed to overcome challenges or to stand firm in faith.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength was a highly valued trait, both in physical terms and in terms of character. The Israelites often faced external threats from surrounding nations, and strength was necessary for survival and maintaining their covenant relationship with God. The concept of strength was not only physical but also spiritual, as it was believed that true strength came from reliance on God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from amets
Definition
strength
NASB Translation
strong support (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַמְצָה noun feminine strength, figurative Zechariah 12:5, but sense difficult, compare WrZech. P. 585; StaZAW 1881, 34 proposes לְיוֺשְׁבֵי אָמְצְאָה (after ᵐ5 ᵑ7) may I be sufficient for.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
strength

From 'amats; force -- strength.

see HEBREW 'amats

Forms and Transliterations
אַמְצָ֥ה אמצה ’am·ṣāh ’amṣāh amTzah
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Englishman's Concordance
Zechariah 12:5
HEB: יְהוּדָ֖ה בְּלִבָּ֑ם אַמְצָ֥ה לִי֙ יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
NAS: in their hearts, A strong support for us are the inhabitants
KJV: of Jerusalem [shall be] my strength in the LORD
INT: of Judah their hearts A strong are the inhabitants of Jerusalem

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 556
1 Occurrence


’am·ṣāh — 1 Occ.
















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