Strong’s H6000

עָמָל

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

`Amal

Pronunciation

ah-MAHL

Definition

Labor, toil, trouble, hardship

Meaning

Amal

Usage

The Hebrew word "Amal" primarily denotes labor or toil, often with a connotation of hardship or trouble. It is used to describe the burdensome and sometimes futile efforts of human endeavor, reflecting the struggles and challenges faced in life. In the Old Testament, "Amal" can also imply the suffering or distress that accompanies such toil.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 7:35