עָמוֹק (a.moq)
a.moq
Amok
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The Hebrew name Amoq (Strong’s H5987) translates to “deep” or “depth.” It appears in the Old Testament exclusively as a proper noun, identifying a specific individual rather than describing a physical characteristic.
This man is recorded in Nehemiah 12:7 as one of the priests who returned to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel after the Babylonian exile. The name likely reflects a family tradition or a theological aspiration, invoking the imagery of depth, whether referring to spiritual profundity or perhaps a connection to deep waters.
Although the word amoq appears more frequently as a common noun describing physical depths or abstract depth of understanding, its use here is unique in Scripture. It serves as a brief but significant marker of continuity for the priestly line during the restoration period.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Amoq appears in Scripture as a proper noun, meaning "deep" or "depth." In Nehemiah 12:7, it identifies one of the priests who returned from exile to help rebuild Jerusalem's spiritual life. This brief mention connects us to ordinary believers who played vital roles in restoring their community after years of displacement.
While we often focus on leaders like Zerubbabel or Ezra, Amoq reminds us that God values faithfulness in every member of His people. His name suggests a richness of spirit or a connection to the profound depths of God's presence. Such details encourage us that our own quiet service contributes to the larger story of God's restoration.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of/ Amok1×
- Amok1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עָמ֔וֹק1×
- לְ/עָמ֥וֹק1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 12:7
Sallu, Amok, Hilkiah, and Jedaiah. These were the chiefs of the priests and of their brothers in the days of Jeshua.
This verse lists Amoq among the chiefs of the priests, highlighting his leadership role in the post-exilic community.
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Nehemiah 12:20
of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;
Here Amoq is mentioned as an ancestor, showing how his lineage continued to serve in the priestly duties.