Hebrew · H6006 · unreviewed

עָמַס

To load , i.e. impose a burden (or figuratively, infliction)

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עָמַס H6006

What does עָמַס mean in the Bible?

עָמַס is a Hebrew word meaning "to load , i.e. impose a burden (or figuratively, infliction)". to load, i.

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Meaning

to load , i.e. impose a burden (or figuratively, infliction)
Extended definition

to load, i.e. impose a burden (or figuratively, infliction) BDB: load Usage: be borne, (heavy) burden (self), lade, load, put.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action
Perfect 1Kgs 12:11 · 2Chr 10:11
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Participle passive Isa 46:1
Participle active Neh 4:11
Imperfect Ps 68:20
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