Lexicon Amiy: Ami Original Word: אָמִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ami An abbrev. For 'Amown; Ami, an Israelite -- Ami. see HEBREW 'Amown Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָמַם (amam), which means "to gather" or "to bind."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Ami in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of temple servants or assistants can be related to Greek terms used in the Septuagint or New Testament for similar roles, such as διάκονος (diakonos, Strong's Greek 1249), which means "servant" or "minister." Usage: The name Ami appears in the context of the post-exilic period, specifically in the genealogical records of those who returned from the Babylonian exile. Context: Ami is mentioned in the book of Ezra as one of the heads of families who returned to Jerusalem and Judah after the Babylonian exile. In Ezra 2:57, the descendants of Ami are listed among the Nethinim, a group of temple servants who were assigned to assist the Levites in the service of the temple. The Nethinim were considered a lower class within the religious hierarchy, but they played a crucial role in the functioning of the temple. The mention of Ami and his descendants highlights the diverse composition of the returning exiles and the restoration of religious practices in Jerusalem. Forms and Transliterations אָמִֽי׃ אמי׃ ’ā·mî ’āmî aMiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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