Ami is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the post-exilic period when the Israelites returned from Babylonian captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. The name "Ami" appears in the genealogical records of those who returned to Judah under the leadership of Zerubbabel.

Biblical Reference:
Ami is mentioned in the Book of Ezra, which details the return of the Jewish exiles and the restoration of the Temple. In Ezra 2:57, the descendants of Ami are listed among the "temple servants" who returned to Jerusalem: "The descendants of Shephatiah, the descendants of Hattil, the descendants of Pochereth-hazzebaim, and the descendants of Ami."

Role and Significance:
The temple servants, also known as the Nethinim, were a group of individuals assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the Temple. Their duties were essential for the daily operations and maintenance of the Temple, ensuring that the worship and sacrifices could be conducted according to the Law of Moses. The inclusion of Ami's descendants in this list highlights their role in the religious life of the post-exilic community.

Historical Context:
The return from Babylonian exile was a significant event in Jewish history, marking a period of renewal and restoration. The rebuilding of the Temple was central to re-establishing the religious identity and practices of the Jewish people. The genealogical records, such as those found in Ezra, served to affirm the continuity of the Israelite community and their covenant relationship with God.

Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Ami" is of Hebrew origin, and while its exact meaning is not definitively known, it is often associated with the concept of "my people" or "belonging to my people." This reflects the communal and covenantal aspects of Israel's identity as God's chosen people.

Theological Implications:
The mention of Ami and his descendants underscores the importance of every member of the community in the fulfillment of God's purposes. The temple servants, though not as prominent as the priests or Levites, played a crucial role in the worship and service of God. This highlights the biblical principle that all members of the faith community have a part to play in the work of God, regardless of their status or position.

Related References:
The parallel account of the returnees, including the descendants of Ami, can also be found in Nehemiah 7:59, which reiterates the importance of these genealogical records in establishing the legitimacy and heritage of the returning exiles.

In summary, Ami is a minor yet significant figure in the biblical narrative, representing the broader community of temple servants who contributed to the restoration of worship in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile.Ami

mother; fear; people

Ami

(builder), one of Solomon's servants, (Ezra 2:57) called AMON, OR AMEN, AMON in (Nehemiah 7:59)

AMI

a'-mi, a'-me ('ami): Ancestor of a family among "Solomon's servants" in the Return (Ezra 2:57); the same as Amon in Nehemiah 7:59.

532a. Ami -- Ami , an Israelite
... 532, 532a. Ami. 532b . Ami , an Israelite. Transliteration: Ami Short Definition:
Ami. Word Origin of uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. ...
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532. Amiy -- Ami , an Israelite
... Amiy. 532a . Ami , an Israelite. Transliteration: Amiy Phonetic Spelling:
(aw-mee') Short Definition: Ami. Ami An abbrev. For 'Amown; Ami, an Israelite -- ...
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Napoleon Bonaparte.
... Dieu m?�me est notre ami, notre p??re et vraiment notre Dieu. ... Ils ont conquis
le monde et il n'ont pu parvenir ?� avoir un ami. ...
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Appendix 2 Extracts from the Babylon Talmud
... Rabbi Serika said, that Rabbi Ami said, that Rabbi Joshua, the son of Levi, said:
In one place it is said (Psalm 119:62), "At midnight I will rise to give ...
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The Breach with Gregory of Nazianzus.
... however, not much reverence in Letter clxxi.) "Comment l'homme qui avait tant souffert
de l'injustice des autres, put-il ?�tre injuste envers son meilleur ami? ...
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The Life of St. George Martyr
... never see thine espousals. Then returned he to the people ami demanded eight
days' respite, and they granted it to him. And when the ...
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Of the Unity of the Divine Nature in the Trinity of the Persons
... So Dante-- "O luce eterna, che sola in te sidi, sola t'intendi, e, da te intelletta
ed intendente te, ami ed arridi!" (Par. xxxiii. 124.). ...
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Jean Jacques Rousseau.
... Mon ami, ce n'est pas ainsi qu'on invente; et les faits de Socrate dont personne
ne doute, sont moins attest??s que ceux de J??sus-Christ. ...
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The Second Continental Journey.
... serpents, and harmless as doves. 1828.1 mo.13."We have had much satisfaction
in becoming acquainted with Ami Bost. He was one of ...
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No one ever Afterwards Quite Knew How the Crowd in the Church ...
... So unselfish in their demands"so tender and careful of a woman's feelings! Pouf!
Cher ami!"you forget! I was the wife of the late Prince D'Agramont!". ...
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Excursus on the Marriage of the Clergy.
... [355] It is curious that this is just four centuries, the same length of time as
from the Reformation. [356] L'Ami du Clerg??, 6 Ao?�t, 1896, pp. 677 and 678. ...
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Ancient Chaldaea
... into different parts subject to different gods may be explained without necessarily
having recourse to this hypothesis; the "heaven of Ami," for instance, is ...
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Ami (1 Occurrence)
...AMI. a'-mi, a'-me ('ami): Ancestor of a family among "Solomon's servants" in the
Return (Ezra 2:57); the same as Amon in Nehemiah 7:59. ...Ami (1 Occurrence). ...
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Ad'ami-nekeb (1 Occurrence)
Ad'ami-nekeb. Adami-nekeb, Ad'ami-nekeb. Adam's . Multi-Version
Concordance Ad'ami-nekeb (1 Occurrence). Joshua 19:33 ...
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Adami-nekeb (1 Occurrence)
Adami-nekeb. Adaminekeb, Adami-nekeb. Ad'ami-nekeb . Int. Standard Bible
Encyclopedia ADAMI-NEKEB. ... Adaminekeb, Adami-nekeb. Ad'ami-nekeb . Reference
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Amethyst (3 Occurrences)

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Amiable (2 Occurrences)

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Zebaim (2 Occurrences)
... Zebaim (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:57 the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil,
the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami. ...
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Naamite (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia NAAMITE. na'-a-mit (ha-na`ami, "the Naamite"):
A family which traced its descent from Naaman (Numbers 26:40). See NAAMAN, (2). ...
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Pochereth (2 Occurrences)
... Pochereth (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:57 the children of Shephatiah, the children of
Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami. ...
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Po'chereth-hazzeba'im (2 Occurrences)
... Po'chereth-hazzeba'im (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:57 the children of Shephatiah, the
children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami. ...
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Pochereth-hazzebaim (2 Occurrences)
... Pochereth-hazzebaim (2 Occurrences). Ezra 2:57 the children of Shephatiah, the children
of Hattil, the children of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the children of Ami. ...
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