Strong's H521 · Hebrew
אַמָּה
ʼammâh · /am-maw'/
Number
H521
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אַמָּה
Transliteration
ʼammâh
Pronunciation
am-maw'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
{properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)}
KJV: cubit.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H520 (אַמָּה)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַמָּה across 2 verses.
cubits4×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H521 (ʼammâh) mean?
{properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)}
How many times does H521 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H521 (אַמָּה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “cubits.”
How is ʼammâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H521 is rendered as “cubits” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word אַמָּה come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H520 (אַמָּה)