Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H553

Strong's H553 · Hebrew

אָמַץ

ʼâmats · /aw-mats'/

Number
H553
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אָמַץ
Transliteration
ʼâmats
Pronunciation
aw-mats'
KJV occurrences
41 verses

Definition

to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)

KJV: confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָמַץ across 41 verses.

courage9×
strengthen7×
strong5×
strengthened3×
courageous2×
speed2×
strengtheneth2×
stronger2×
confirm1×
established1×
fortify1×
harden1×
hardened1×
increaseth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

41 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Deuteronomy6 verses
Deuteronomy 2:30

But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.

Deuteronomy 3:28

But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.

Deuteronomy 15:7

If there be among you a poor man of one of thy brethren within any of thy gates in thy land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not harden thine heart, nor shut thine hand from thy poor brother:

Deuteronomy 31:6

Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Deuteronomy 31:7

And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

Deuteronomy 31:23

And he gave Joshua the son of Nun a charge, and said, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou shalt bring the children of Israel into the land which I sware unto them: and I will be with thee.

Joshua5 verses
Joshua 1:6

Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. unto this: or, thou shalt cause this people to inherit the land, etc

Joshua 1:7

Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. prosper: or, do wisely

Joshua 1:9

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Joshua 1:18

Whosoever he be that doth rebel against thy commandment, and will not hearken unto thy words in all that thou commandest him, he shall be put to death: only be strong and of a good courage.

Joshua 10:25

And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight.

Ruth1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
1 Kings1 verse
1 Chronicles2 verses
2 Chronicles7 verses
2 Chronicles 10:18

Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram that was over the tribute; and the children of Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. But king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem. made speed: Heb. strengthened himself

2 Chronicles 11:17

So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong, three years: for three years they walked in the way of David and Solomon.

2 Chronicles 13:7

And there are gathered unto him vain men, the children of Belial, and have strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tenderhearted, and could not withstand them.

2 Chronicles 13:18

Thus the children of Israel were brought under at that time, and the children of Judah prevailed, because they relied upon the LORD God of their fathers.

2 Chronicles 24:13

So the workmen wrought, and the work was perfected by them, and they set the house of God in his state, and strengthened it. the work: Heb. the healing went up upon the work

2 Chronicles 32:7

Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him:

2 Chronicles 36:13

And he also rebelled against king Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God: but he stiffened his neck, and hardened his heart from turning unto the LORD God of Israel.

Job2 verses
Psalms7 verses
Proverbs3 verses
Isaiah3 verses
Amos1 verse
Nahum1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H553 (ʼâmats) mean?

to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)

How many times does H553 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H553 (אָמַץ) appears in 41 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “courage.”

How is ʼâmats translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H553 is rendered as “courage” (9×), “strengthen” (7×), “strong” (5×), “strengthened” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אָמַץ come from?

a primitive root;