The Hebrew adjective ammits describes someone or something characterized by inner strength, courage, and resolve. It derives from the root amets (H553, to be strong, to strengthen) and emphasizes moral and physical fortitude in the face of adversity. It is applied to warriors, nations, and ultimately to God Himself.
Strength in the Old Testament is never autonomous — it flows from trust in God. Ammits and its root family appear repeatedly in the divine command 'Be strong and courageous' (chazaq ve-amats, Joshua 1:6–9), the most complete biblical summons to courage. Isaiah presents God as the ultimately ammits — the strong one whose arm is not too short to save (Isaiah 40:26). The theological message is that human strength, when properly grounded in God, enables faithful action; but strength that operates apart from God becomes pride (Amos 2:14). For warriors, ministers, and believers alike, ammits courage is rooted in who God is.