Strong's Number H553

אָמַץ
'amats · aw-mats'
Transliteration:
'amats{aw-mats'}
Word Origin:
a primitive root
TWOT:
117
Part of Speech:
verb
Strong's Definition:
to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
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
Occurs 41 times in the Hebrew text.
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