Strong’s H5971
עַם
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
`am
Pronunciation
ahm
Definition
People, nation, kinsfolk
Meaning
a people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock
Usage
The Hebrew word "עַם" (am) primarily refers to a group of people, often used to denote a nation or a collective body of individuals with a common identity. In the Old Testament, it frequently refers to the Israelites as God's chosen people, but it can also refer to other nations or groups. The term emphasizes the communal and covenantal aspects of a group, highlighting their shared identity, culture, and destiny.
Bible references
Genesis 11:6;Genesis 14:16;Genesis 17:14;Genesis 17:16;Genesis 19:4;Genesis 23:7;Genesis 23:11;Genesis 23:12;Genesis 23:13;Genesis 25:8;Genesis 25:17;Genesis 26:10;Genesis 26:11;Genesis 27:29;Genesis 28:3;Genesis 32:7;Genesis 33:15;Genesis 34:16;Genesis 34:22;Genesis 35:6;Genesis 35:29;Genesis 41:40;Genesis 41:55;Genesis 42:6;Genesis 47:21