Strong's H523 · Hebrew
אֻמַּה
ʼummah · /oom-maw'/
Number
H523
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אֻמַּה
Transliteration
ʼummah
Pronunciation
oom-maw'
KJV occurrences
3 verses
Definition
a collection, i.e. community of persons
KJV: nation, people.
Root / derivation: from the same as H517 (אֵם);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֻמַּה across 3 verses.
people2×
nations1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H523 (ʼummah) mean?
a collection, i.e. community of persons
How many times does H523 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H523 (אֻמַּה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “people.”
How is ʼummah translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H523 is rendered as “people” (2×), “nations” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אֻמַּה come from?
from the same as H517 (אֵם);