557. Amtsi
Strong's Lexicon
Amtsi: Amzi

Original Word: אַמְצִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Amtsiy
Pronunciation: ahm-tsee
Phonetic Spelling: (am-tsee')
Definition: Amzi
Meaning: Amtsi

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Amtsi in the Strong's Greek Dictionary. However, the concept of strength and courage is often represented by Greek words such as ἰσχύς (ischys) meaning "strength" or "might."

Usage: The name "Amtsi" or "Amzi" is used in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name. It carries the connotation of strength or courage, reflecting the root from which it is derived. In the context of biblical names, it often signifies a person who embodies or is associated with strength.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given to reflect characteristics, divine attributes, or aspirations for the individual. The name Amtsi, derived from a root meaning strength, would have been a desirable attribute, especially in a society that valued courage and resilience. Names like Amtsi would have been common among the Israelites, who often named their children to reflect their faith in God's strength and protection.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from amets
Definition
two Isr.
NASB Translation
Amzi (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַמְצִי proper name, masculine

1 a Levite 1 Chronicles 6:31.

2 man of priestly line Nehemiah 11:12 (not in "" 1 Chronicles 9:12).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Amzi

From 'amats; strong; Amtsi, an Israelite -- Amzi.

see HEBREW 'amats

Forms and Transliterations
אַמְצִ֣י אַמְצִ֥י אמצי ’am·ṣî ’amṣî amTzi
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 6:46
HEB: בֶּן־ אַמְצִ֥י בֶן־ בָּנִ֖י
NAS: the son of Amzi, the son of Bani,
KJV: The son of Amzi, the son of Bani,
INT: the son of Amzi the son of Bani

Nehemiah 11:12
HEB: פְּלַלְיָה֙ בֶּן־ אַמְצִ֣י בֶן־ זְכַרְיָ֔ה
NAS: the son of Amzi, the son
KJV: the son of Amzi, the son
INT: of Pelaliah the son of Amzi the son of Zechariah

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 557
2 Occurrences


’am·ṣî — 2 Occ.















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