עָמִית (a.mit)
a.mit
neighbor
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 9 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Definition
Definition
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word amith points to the person standing right beside you in daily life. In Leviticus, it appears frequently in laws about fairness and honesty. This reminds us that our faith is not just a private matter but involves how we treat those in our community. God calls His people to reject deception and partiality, ensuring that justice is served for everyone, regardless of their status.
When we consider our relationships, this word invites us to look beyond surface-level interactions. It challenges us to speak truthfully and act with integrity even when it is difficult. By honoring the dignity of others, we reflect God’s own character in our communities. This simple yet profound command shapes how we build trust and maintain peace among ourselves.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 9 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- fellow citizen/ your5×
- with/ fellow citizen/ his1×
- to/ fellow citizen/ your1×
- on/ fellow citizen/ his1×
- fellow citizen/ his1×
- community/ my1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עֲמִיתֶ֑/ךָ2×
- עֲמִיתֶֽ/ךָ\׃1×
- עֲמִיתֶ֔/ךָ1×
- עֲמִיתִ֔/י1×
- עֲמִית֔/וֹ1×
- עֲמִֽיתְ/ךָ֔1×
- לַ/עֲמִיתֶ֔/ךָ1×
- בַּ/עֲמִיתֽ/וֹ\׃1×
- בַּ/עֲמִית֑/וֹ1×
Key Verses
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Leviticus 19:15
“‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but you shall judge your neighbor in righteousness.
This verse establishes that true righteousness requires impartial judgment, protecting both the poor and the powerful from bias.
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Leviticus 19:17
“‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Here the word links honest rebuke with love, showing that constructive correction is a duty to prevent sin rather than an act of malice.
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Leviticus 25:14
“‘If you sell anything to your neighbor, or buy from your neighbor, you shall not wrong one another.
In commercial dealings, this term forbids taking advantage of another’s need, grounding economic fairness in mutual respect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hebrew word amith mean?
How is amith different from ach (brother)?
Where does this word appear most often?
Every Occurrence (9 verses across 2 books)
Leviticus 8 verses
“‘You shall not lie carnally with your neighbor’s wife, and defile yourself with her.
Leviticus 19:11“‘You shall not steal. “‘You shall not lie. “‘You shall not deceive one another.
Leviticus 19:15“‘You shall do no injustice in judgment. You shall not be partial to the poor, nor show favoritism to the great; but…
Leviticus 19:17“‘You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.
Leviticus 24:19If anyone injures his neighbor, it shall be done to him as he has done:
Leviticus 25:14“‘If you sell anything to your neighbor, or buy from your neighbor, you shall not wrong one another.
Leviticus 25:15According to the number of years after the Jubilee you shall buy from your neighbor. According to the number of years…
Leviticus 25:17You shall not wrong one another, but you shall fear your God; for I am Yahweh your God.