Original Word: אֲמָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Amam
Pronunciation: ah-MAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (am-awm')
Definition: Amam
Meaning: Amam

Amam

From 'em; gathering-spot; Amam, a place in Palestine -- Amam.

see HEBREW 'em

Word Origin
from the same as em
Definition
a place in S. Judah
NASB Translation
Amam (1).

אֲמָם proper name, of a location in southern Judah Joshua 15:26 (ᵐ5^L Ἀμαμ, so A, but B Σην).

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to gather or to bind.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew proper noun "Amam," as it is a specific geographical name unique to the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term "Amam" is used in the context of a geographical location within the territory allotted to the tribe of Judah. It is mentioned in the context of the cities of Judah.

Context: Amam is identified as a city located in the southern region of the tribal allotment of Judah. It is listed among the cities in the Negev, a desert region in the southern part of ancient Israel. The mention of Amam is found in the context of the division of the land among the tribes of Israel, as recorded in the Old Testament. The city is noted in the biblical record as part of the inheritance given to the descendants of Judah, highlighting its significance in the territorial organization of the Israelite tribes. The specific biblical reference to Amam can be found in Joshua 15:26, where it is listed among other cities in the Negev region. The historical and archaeological details about Amam remain limited, and its exact location is not definitively identified in modern times.

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