Strong's Lexicon am: People, nation, kinsfolk Original Word: עַם Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to associate" or "to gather." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2992 (λαός, laos): Often used in the New Testament to refer to the people of God or a nation. - G1484 (ἔθνος, ethnos): Refers to a nation or people, often used to distinguish between Jews and Gentiles. Usage: The Hebrew word "עַם" (am) primarily refers to a group of people, often used to denote a nation or a collective body of individuals with a shared identity. In the Old Testament, it frequently refers to the Israelites as God's chosen people, emphasizing their covenant relationship with Him. It can also refer to other nations or groups, highlighting the distinction between Israel and other peoples. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "am" was deeply tied to identity, community, and covenant. The Israelites saw themselves as a distinct people chosen by God, bound together by shared ancestry, laws, and religious practices. This collective identity was central to their understanding of their role in God's plan and their relationship with other nations. The term also reflects the socio-political structures of the time, where tribes and nations were the primary units of society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to am Definition people NASB Translation people (8), peoples (7). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance people (Aramaic) corresponding to am -- people. see HEBREW am Forms and Transliterations וְעַם֙ וְעַמָּ֖ה ועם ועמה לְעַ֖ם לְעַ֥ם לעם עַ֨ם עַֽמְמַיָּ֔א עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א עַֽמְמַיָּ֜א עַֽמְמַיָּ֞א עַמְמַיָּ֡א עַמָּ֤א עַמָּ֨ה עַמָּה֙ עם עמא עמה עממיא ‘am ‘am·mā ‘am·māh ‘am·may·yā ‘ammā ‘ammāh ‘ammayyā am amMa amMah ammaiYa lə‘am lə·‘am leAm veAm veamMah wə‘am wə‘ammāh wə·‘am wə·‘am·māhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:12 HEB: דְנָה֙ סַתְרֵ֔הּ וְעַמָּ֖ה הַגְלִ֥י לְבָבֶֽל׃ NAS: and deported the people to Babylon. KJV: and carried the people away INT: this destroyed the people and deported to Babylon Ezra 6:12 Ezra 7:13 Ezra 7:16 Ezra 7:25 Daniel 2:44 Daniel 3:4 Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:29 Daniel 4:1 Daniel 5:19 Daniel 6:25 Daniel 7:14 Daniel 7:27 15 Occurrences |
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