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H556 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אַמְצָה
Amtsah
Noun, feminine
Strength, force, might

Definition

The Hebrew amtsah is a feminine noun meaning strength, force, or might, derived from the verb amats (H553, to be strong). It appears in 2 Samuel 22:33 in David's song of praise: "It is God who arms me with strength" — literally, God who girds me with my amtsah. The word describes God-given martial and moral fortitude.

Usage & Theological Significance

Amtsah appears in the context of God equipping His servants for battle. David's life was a constant testimony that human strength is borrowed strength — received from God, returned in victory and praise. This is the biblical theology of power: "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty" (Zechariah 4:6). True strength is dependence on God, not independence from Him.

Key Bible Verses

2 Samuel 22:33 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
Psalm 18:32 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Isaiah 40:29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Zechariah 4:6 "Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit," says the Lord Almighty.

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