Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H5997

Strong's H5997 · Hebrew

עָמִית

ʻâmîyth · /aw-meeth'/

Number
H5997
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עָמִית
Transliteration
ʻâmîyth
Pronunciation
aw-meeth'
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

companionship; hence (concretely) a comrade or kindred man

KJV: another, fellow, neighbour.

Root / derivation: from a primitive root meaning to associate;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עָמִית across 10 verses.

neighbour7×
another2×
neighbour's2×
fellow1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Leviticus9 verses
Leviticus 6:2

If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand

Leviticus 18:20

Moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbour's wife, to defile thyself with her.

Leviticus 19:11

Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another.

Leviticus 19:15

Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment: thou shalt not respect the person of the poor, nor honour the person of the mighty: but in righteousness shalt thou judge thy neighbour.

Leviticus 19:17

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him. and: or, that thou bear not sin for him

Leviticus 24:19

And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;

Leviticus 25:14

And if thou sell ought unto thy neighbour, or buyest ought of thy neighbour's hand, ye shall not oppress one another:

Leviticus 25:15

According to the number of years after the jubile thou shalt buy of thy neighbour, and according unto the number of years of the fruits he shall sell unto thee:

Leviticus 25:17

Ye shall not therefore oppress one another; but thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God.

Zechariah1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H5997 (ʻâmîyth) mean?

companionship; hence (concretely) a comrade or kindred man

How many times does H5997 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H5997 (עָמִית) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “neighbour.”

How is ʻâmîyth translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H5997 is rendered as “neighbour” (7×), “another” (2×), “neighbour's” (2×), “fellow” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word עָמִית come from?

from a primitive root meaning to associate;