Strong's Number 553

Transliteration:
'amats {aw-mats'}
Word Origin:
a primitive root
TWOT:
117
Part of Speech:
verb
Usage in the KJV:
strengthen 12, courage 9, strong 5, courageous 2, harden 2, speed 2, stronger 2, confirm 1, established 1, fortify 1, increaseth 1, steadfastly minded 1, obstinate 1, prevailed 1

Total: 41
Definition:
  1. to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard
    1. (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold
    2. (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure
    3. (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to
    4. (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong