Strong’s H0523

אֻמַּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

ummah

Pronunciation

oom-maw'

Definition

Nation, people, tribe

Meaning

a collection, community of persons

Usage

The Hebrew word "ummah" is used to denote a group of people bound together by common ancestry, language, or culture. It is often translated as "nation" or "people" in English. The term emphasizes the collective identity and unity of a group, often in contrast to other groups or nations.

Bible references

Genesis 25:16;Numbers 25:15;Psalm 117:1