Strong’s H6003

עֲמָלֵקִי

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

`Amaleqiy

Pronunciation

ah-mah-LAY-kee

Definition

Amalekite

Meaning

an Amalekite

Usage

The term "Amaleqi" refers to the people or things related to Amalek, a grandson of Esau, and the nation that descended from him. The Amalekites were a nomadic tribe known for their hostility towards the Israelites.

Bible references

Genesis 14:7;Numbers 14:25;Numbers 14:43;Numbers 14:45;Judges 12:15;1 Samuel 15:6;1 Samuel 15:15;1 Samuel 27:8;1 Samuel 30:1;1 Samuel 30:13;2 Samuel 1:8;2 Samuel 1:13