וְיַאֲמֵץ לִבֶּךָ
To be alert , physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage) · the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Canonical witness: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
אָמַץ H553 to be alert , physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
לֵב H3820 the heart ; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings , the will and even the intellect ; likewise for the centre of anything
What does וְיַאֲמֵץ לִבֶּךָ (wĕyaʾămēṣ libbĕḵā) mean in the Bible?
אָמַץ · לֵב is a Hebrew word meaning "let the heart be firm, courageous, strengthened".
Full entry for וְיַאֲמֵץ לִבֶּךָ (H553, H3820) · Browse the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.