Berean Strong's Lexicon Achimaats: Ahimaaz Original Word: אֲחִימַעַץ Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אָח ('ach, meaning "brother") and מַעַץ (ma'ats, meaning "anger" or "wrath") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Ahimaaz in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament. Usage: The name Ahimaaz means "my brother is wrath" or "brother of anger." It is used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to individuals in the lineage of priests and royal messengers. Cultural and Historical Background: Ahimaaz is a notable figure in the context of ancient Israel's monarchy and priesthood. He is most prominently known as the son of Zadok, the high priest during the reign of King David. Ahimaaz served as a messenger and was involved in significant events during David's reign, including the rebellion of Absalom. His role as a runner and messenger highlights the importance of communication and loyalty in the royal court. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ach and the equiv. of Maats Definition "my brother is wrath," two Isr. NASB Translation Ahimaaz (15). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲחִימַ֫עַץ proper name, masculine (my brother is wrath) 1 son of Zadok 2 Samuel 15:27,36; 2 Samuel 17:17,20; 2 Samuel 18:19,22,23,27,28,29; 1 Chronicles 5:34 (אֲחִימָ֑עַץ v.1 Chronicles 6:35; 1 Chronicles 6:38; perhaps also 1 Kings 4:15 (son-in-law of Solomon) 2 אֲחִימָ֑עַץ, father-in-law of Saul 1 Samuel 14:50. מעץ (√ of following; perhaps = be wrathful, compare Arabic proper name, masculine אֲחִימַעַץ, above). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ahimaaz From 'ach and the equivalent of Ma'ats; brother of anger; Achimaats, the name of three Israelites -- Ahimaaz. see HEBREW 'ach see HEBREW Ma'ats Forms and Transliterations אֲחִימַ֖עַץ אֲחִימַ֗עַץ אֲחִימַ֙עַץ֙ אֲחִימַ֡עַץ אֲחִימַ֣עַץ אֲחִימַ֤עַץ אֲחִימַ֥עַץ אֲחִימָ֑עַץ אֲחִימָֽעַץ׃ אחימעץ אחימעץ׃ וַאֲחִימַ֙עַץ֙ וַאֲחִימַ֜עַץ וַאֲחִימַ֤עַץ וַאֲחִימַ֨עַץ ואחימעץ ’ă·ḥî·ma·‘aṣ ’ă·ḥî·mā·‘aṣ ’ăḥîma‘aṣ ’ăḥîmā‘aṣ achiMaatz vaachiMaatz wa’ăḥîma‘aṣ wa·’ă·ḥî·ma·‘aṣLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 14:50 HEB: אֲחִינֹ֖עַם בַּת־ אֲחִימָ֑עַץ וְשֵׁ֤ם שַׂר־ NAS: the daughter of Ahimaaz. And the name KJV: the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name INT: was Ahinoam the daughter of Ahimaaz and the name of the captain 2 Samuel 15:27 2 Samuel 15:36 2 Samuel 17:17 2 Samuel 17:20 2 Samuel 18:19 2 Samuel 18:22 2 Samuel 18:23 2 Samuel 18:27 2 Samuel 18:28 2 Samuel 18:29 1 Kings 4:15 1 Chronicles 6:8 1 Chronicles 6:9 1 Chronicles 6:53 15 Occurrences |
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be enraged; compare also 
