אָמִי (a.mi)
a.mi
Ami
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Ami appears in only one verse of Scripture, Ezra 2:57, where it identifies an individual listed among the servants of Solomon who returned from Babylonian exile. The Hebrew form means "my servant," a common personal name element that highlights a relationship of loyalty or duty to God or a master.
Parallel records in Nehemiah 7:59 refer to this same person as Amon, suggesting a slight variation in how the name was recorded or pronounced across different textual traditions. This minor difference underscores the careful preservation of genealogical details during the post-exilic restoration period.
As a descendant of Solomon’s servants, Ami represents the broader community of those who maintained their identity and heritage despite displacement. His inclusion in the census lists serves as a historical marker of the returnees’ commitment to rebuilding their lives and religious practices in Jerusalem.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Ami means "my servant." It appears in Ezra 2:57 as one of the families listed among those who returned from exile. This simple title reminds us that faithfulness is often found in quiet loyalty to God and community.
Even when history feels distant, these names show that ordinary people played a part in restoring their lives and worship. Ami’s inclusion highlights how each person mattered in rebuilding Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
Today, this word encourages us to see our own roles as servants of God as meaningful. Whether in large tasks or small duties, our commitment to serving others reflects the same spirit of dedication seen in those ancient returnees.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ami1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אָמִֽי\׃1×
Key Verses
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Ezra 2:57
the children of Shephatiah, the children of Hattil, the children of Pochereth Hazzebaim, the children of Ami.
This verse lists Ami among the descendants of Solomon's servants, showing how personal names preserved identity during the post-exilic restoration.