אַמְצִי (am.tsi)
am.tsi
Amzi
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 Amzi, meaning "my strength," appears only twice in the Hebrew Bible as a personal identifier for Levites within priestly genealogies. In 1 Chronicles 6:46, it marks an ancestor from the time of the Divided Monarchy, while Nehemiah 11:12 records a descendant living among the returned exiles in Jerusalem.
These brief mentions serve to anchor the post-exilic priesthood in its ancient lineage. By tracing the line through Amzi, the text connects the priests who rebuilt the community’s spiritual life with their Levitical heritage, emphasizing continuity and divine provision across generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Amzi carries the simple, powerful meaning of "my strength." Though it appears only twice in Scripture, these brief mentions anchor the spiritual history of Israel. In Nehemiah 11:12, we find Amzi listed as an ancestor in the priestly lineage. This genealogical record reminds us that our faith is not built on isolated moments, but on a continuous chain of believers who remained faithful across generations.
For your own life, this word offers comfort in the reality of divine provision. Just as God preserved the priestly line through Amzi to serve the restored community, He sustains you in your daily walk. You are part of a larger story that transcends your immediate circumstances. Trust that the same God who guided His people through exile and return is actively involved in your present season.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Amzi1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אַמְצִ֣י1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 11:12
and their brothers who did the work of the house, eight hundred twenty-two; and Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pelaliah, the son of Amzi, the son of Zechariah, the son of Pashhur, the son of Malchijah,
This verse identifies Amzi as a key ancestor in the priestly line, highlighting the continuity of Levitical service after the exile.