Strong's Lexicon Amal: Labor, toil, trouble, hardship Original Word: עָמָל Word Origin: Derived from the root עָמַל (amal), which means "to labor" or "to toil." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2873 (kopos): Labor, toil, trouble - G3449 (mochthos): Hardship, toil Usage: The Hebrew word "Amal" primarily denotes labor or toil, often with a connotation of hardship or trouble. It is used to describe the burdensome and sometimes futile efforts of human endeavor, reflecting the struggles and challenges faced in life. In the Old Testament, "Amal" can also imply the suffering or distress that accompanies such toil. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, labor was a significant part of daily life, whether in agriculture, craftsmanship, or domestic duties. The concept of "Amal" reflects the reality of a fallen world where work is often accompanied by difficulty and frustration, as seen in the curse of Genesis 3:17-19. This understanding of labor as both necessary and burdensome is woven throughout the wisdom literature of the Bible, particularly in Ecclesiastes, where the futility of toil without divine purpose is a central theme. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom amal Definition "trouble," an Asherite NASB Translation Amal (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עָמָל proper name, masculine name in Asher 1 Chronicles 7:35, ᵐ5 Αμαα, ᵐ5L Αλαμ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amal The same as amal; Amal, an Israelite -- Amal. see HEBREW amal Forms and Transliterations וְעָמָֽל׃ ועמל׃ veaMalLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:35 HEB: וְיִמְנָ֖ע וְשֵׁ֥לֶשׁ וְעָמָֽל׃ NAS: Imna, Shelesh and Amal. KJV: and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal. INT: Imna Shelesh and Amal 1 Occurrence |
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