אָמֵץ (a.mats) means “to strengthen” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: aw-mats' Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
אָמֵץ · a.mats · to strengthen
1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
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a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
KJV glosses: confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and courageous | 12 |
| in haste | 2 |
| too mighty | 2 |
| you have raised up | 2 |
| and hardened | 1 |
| and steady | 1 |
| and strengthen him | 1 |
| and supported | 1 |
| and they reinforced it | 1 |
| are strong | 1 |
| but i would encourage you | 1 |
| courageous | 1 |
| enhances | 1 |
| he lets it grow strong | 1 |
| i will strengthen you | 1 |
| obstinate | 1 |
| prevail | 1 |
| prevailed | 1 |
| summon | 1 |
| they are too strong for me | 1 |
| to harden | 1 |
| to resist | 1 |
| was determined | 1 |
| when he established | 1 |
| will be stronger | 1 |
| will strengthen him | 1 |
| you have braced | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| and of a good courage | 6 |
| and of good courage | 3 |
| and he shall strengthen | 2 |
| made speed | 2 |
| me for they were too strong | 2 |
| thou madest strong | 2 |
| also shall strengthen | 1 |
| and confirm | 1 |
| and courageous | 1 |
| and hardened | 1 |
| and have strengthened | 1 |
| and strengthened | 1 |
| and strengtheneth | 1 |
| and thou hast strengthened | 1 |
| courageous | 1 |
| for they are stronger | 1 |
| fortify | 1 |
| him and strengthen | 1 |
| i will strengthen | 1 |
| i would strengthen | 1 |
| increaseth | 1 |
| obstinate | 1 |
| prevailed | 1 |
| shall be stronger | 1 |
| shall not strengthen | 1 |
| strong | 1 |
| that she was stedfastly minded | 1 |
| thee thou shalt not harden | 1 |
| when he established | 1 |
| which he strengtheneth | 1 |
Page 1 of 1. 41 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”
Read word by wordBut Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass through, for the LORD your God had made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate, that He might deliver him into your hand, as is the case this day.
Read word by wordBut commission Joshua, encourage him, and strengthen him, for he will cross over ahead of the people and enable them to inherit the land that you will see.”
Read word by wordIf there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother.
Read word by wordBe strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Read word by wordThen Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance.
Read word by wordThen the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun and said, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land that I swore to give them, and I will be with you.”
Read word by wordBe strong and courageous, for you shall give these people the inheritance of the land that I swore to their fathers I would give them.
Read word by wordAbove all, be strong and very courageous. Be careful to observe all the law that My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or to the left, so that you may prosper wherever you go.
Read word by wordHave I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Read word by wordAnyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words, all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!”
Read word by word“Do not be afraid or discouraged,” Joshua said. “Be strong and courageous, for the LORD will do this to all the enemies you fight.”
Read word by wordWhen Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to persuade her.
Read word by wordHe rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.
Read word by wordThen King Rehoboam sent out Adoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but all Israel stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
Read word by wordThen you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
Read word by wordDavid also said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous, and do it. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will neither fail you nor forsake you before all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.
Read word by wordThen King Rehoboam sent out Hadoram, who was in charge of the forced labor, but the Israelites stoned him to death. And King Rehoboam mounted his chariot in haste and escaped to Jerusalem.
Read word by wordSo they strengthened the kingdom of Judah and supported Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years, because they walked for three years in the way of David and Solomon.
Read word by wordThen worthless and wicked men gathered around him to resist Rehoboam son of Solomon when he was young, inexperienced, and unable to resist them.
Read word by wordThus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers.
Read word by wordSo the workmen labored, and in their hands the repair work progressed. They restored the house of God according to its specifications, and they reinforced it.
Read word by word“Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater One with us than with him.
Read word by wordHe also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him swear by God. But Zedekiah stiffened his neck and hardened his heart against turning to the LORD, the God of Israel.
Read word by wordYour words have steadied those who stumbled; you have braced the knees that were buckling.
Read word by wordBut I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
Read word by wordHe rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 18.18
Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
Read word by wordBe strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 31.25
the root Your right hand has planted, the son You have raised up for Yourself.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 80.16
Let Your hand be upon the man at Your right hand, on the son of man You have raised up for Yourself.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 80.18
My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 89.22
Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 142.7
when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth,
Read word by wordA wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
Read word by wordShe girds herself with strength and shows that her arms are strong.
Read word by wordStrengthen the limp hands and steady the feeble knees!
Read word by wordDo not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
Read word by wordHe cuts down cedars or retrieves a cypress or oak. He lets it grow strong among the trees of the forest. He plants a laurel, and the rain makes it grow.
Read word by wordEscape will fail the swift, the strong will not prevail by his strength, and the mighty will not save his life.
Read word by wordOne who scatters advances against you, O Nineveh. Guard the fortress! Watch the road! Brace yourselves! Summon all your strength!
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 2.2
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