Strong’s H6002
עֲמָלֵק
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
`Amaleq
Pronunciation
ah-mah-LAYK
Definition
Amalek
Meaning
Amalek
Usage
Amalek refers to a nomadic tribe and their descendants, known as the Amalekites, who were perennial enemies of Israel. The term is used to denote both the people and their eponymous ancestor, Amalek, a grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:12).
Bible references
Genesis 36:12;Genesis 36:16;Exodus 17:8;Exodus 17:9;Exodus 17:10;Exodus 17:11;Exodus 17:13;Exodus 17:14;Exodus 17:16;Numbers 13:29;Numbers 24:20;Numbers 24:20;Deuteronomy 25:17;Deuteronomy 25:19;Judges 3:13;Judges 5:14;Judges 6:3;Judges 6:33;Judges 7:12;Judges 10:12;1 Samuel 14:48;1 Samuel 15:2;1 Samuel 15:3;1 Samuel 15:5;1 Samuel 15:6