5991. Ammichur

Lexicon

Ammichur: Ammichur

Original Word: עַמִּיחוּר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Ammiychuwr
Pronunciation: am-mee-KHOOR
Phonetic Spelling: (am-mee-khoor')
Definition: Ammichur
Meaning: Ammichur

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ammihud

From am and chuwr; people of nobility; Ammichur, a Syrian prince -- Ammihud (from the margin).

see HEBREW am

see HEBREW chuwr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
see Ammihud.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עמיחור 2 Samuel 13:37 Kt see עַמִּיהוּד. above

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: עַם (am, meaning "people") and חוּר (chur, meaning "noble" or "white").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name עַמִּיחוּר (Ammichur) in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context.

Usage: Ammichur is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Ammichur is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Old Testament. The name is composed of two elements: "am," meaning "people," and "chur," which can be interpreted as "noble" or "white." This suggests a connotation of nobility or purity associated with the people or lineage of Ammichur.
• The name Ammichur appears in the context of the genealogies, which are significant in the biblical narrative for establishing lineage and tribal affiliations. These genealogies often serve to connect individuals to the broader history of Israel and its tribes, underscoring the importance of heritage and divine promise.
• While specific details about Ammichur's life and deeds are not extensively documented in the biblical text, the inclusion of his name in the genealogical records highlights the value placed on ancestry and the continuity of the Israelite community.
• The name Ammichur, like many biblical names, carries a theological significance, reflecting the values and beliefs of the ancient Israelites. The notion of a "noble people" aligns with the biblical theme of Israel as a chosen and set-apart nation, called to live in accordance with God's covenant.

Forms and Transliterations

עַמִּיה֖וּד עמיהוד ‘am·mî·hūḏ ‘ammîhūḏ ammiHud

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 13:37
HEB: [עַמִּיחוּר כ] (עַמִּיה֖וּד ק) מֶ֣לֶךְ
KJV: the son of Ammihud, king
INT: Talmai the son Ammihud the king of Geshur

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5991
1 Occurrence

‘am·mî·hūḏ — 1 Occ.