Strong’s H5999

עָמָל

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

`amal

Pronunciation

ah-mahl

Definition

Labor, toil, trouble, mischief, sorrow

Meaning

toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind

Usage

The Hebrew word "amal" primarily conveys the idea of laborious work or toil, often with a connotation of hardship or sorrow. It can refer to physical labor, but it also extends to emotional or spiritual struggles. In the context of the Old Testament, "amal" frequently describes the burdens and troubles that people endure, whether due to their own actions, the oppression of others, or the general hardships of life.

Bible references

Genesis 41:51;Numbers 23:21;Deuteronomy 26:7;Judges 10:16;Job 3:10;Job 4:8;Job 5:6;Job 5:7;Job 7:3;Job 11:16;Job 15:35;Job 16:2;Psalm 7:14;Psalm 7:16;Psalm 10:7;Psalm 10:14;Psalm 25:18;Psalm 55:10;Psalm 73:5;Psalm 73:16;Psalm 90:10;Psalm 94:20;Psalm 105:44;Psalm 107:12;Psalm 140:9