Strong’s G0270

ἀμάω

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

amaó

Pronunciation

ah-MAH-oh

Definition

To reap, to harvest

Meaning

I mow, reap, collect.

Usage

The Greek verb ἀμάω (amaó) primarily means "to reap" or "to harvest." It is used in the context of gathering crops, particularly grain, during the harvest season. This term is often employed metaphorically in the New Testament to describe the gathering of people, either for judgment or for salvation, reflecting the agricultural practices of the time.

Bible references

James 5:4