Original Word: עָמַק
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `amaq
Pronunciation: ah-moke
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mak')
Definition: Deep
Meaning: to be, deep

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָמַק (amaq), which means "to be deep."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "amoq" is βάθος (bathos), which also means depth or profundity. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Romans 11:33 (BSB): "Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!"

Usage: The Hebrew word "amoq" is used to describe something that is deep, profound, or difficult to understand. It can refer to physical depth, such as a deep pit or well, as well as metaphorical depth, such as deep thoughts or profound mysteries. The term often conveys a sense of complexity or intensity.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, depth was often associated with mystery and the unknown. Deep waters, for example, were seen as places of chaos and danger, but also of potential and life. The concept of depth could also symbolize wisdom and insight, as deeper understanding was valued in a society that prized knowledge and discernment.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be deep
NASB Translation
deep (1), deeply (2), depths (2), gone deep (2), made it deep (1), make it deep (1).

[עָמֹק, Lag^{BN 28}] verb be deep (Late Hebrew in derivatives; Arabic ; Ethiopic probably Assyrian [emê‡u] III. 2 implore (earnestly; 'from bottom of one's soul'), emû‡u, might, nîme‡u, wisdom (? as unfathomable); ᵑ7 in derivatives; Syriac in derived species); —

Qal Perfect3masculine plural עָֽמְקוּ Psalm 92:6 (of ׳יs designs; compare Assyrian above).

Hiph`il make deep: Perfect3masculine singular (symbolic) הֶעְמִיק הִרְחִ֑ב Isaiah 30:33 (that is Tophet; van d. H. הֶעֱמִיק, and so in following); 3 masculine plural הֶעְמִיקוּ Hosea 5:2 the pit of Shittim (?) have they made deep (reading שַׁחַת הַשִּׁטִּים We Now, compare Che Gu^Kau); הֶעְמִיקוּ סָרָה Isaiah 31:6 (figurative) they have made deep (their) apostasy; followed by verb, with adverbial force שִׁחֵתֻ֖וּ ׳ה Hosea 9:9 = they are in the depth of corruption (see שׁחת); Imperative masculine plural הֶעְמִיקוּ (Ges^{§ 63o}), followed by infinitive Jeremiah 49:8,30 make deep to dwell (of hiding, so most; > Gie take an abject seat, as Jeremiah 13:18; Jeremiah 48:18); Participle הַמַּעֲמִיקִים לַסְתִּר Isaiah 29:15 they who deeply hide from ׳י (their) counsel; Infinitive absolute הַעְמֵק Isaiah 7:11 #NAME?make deep (ask a sign in the depths of Sh®°ôl, reading שְׁאֹ֑לָה; opposed to הַגְבֵּהַּ).

have, make, seek deeply, depth, be profound

A primitive root; to be (causatively, make) deep (literally or figuratively) -- (be, have, make, seek) deep(-ly), depth, be profound.

הֶעְמִ֑יקוּ הֶעְמִ֣יק הֶעְמִ֣יקוּ הֶעְמִ֥יקוּ הֶעְמִ֧יקוּ הֶעְמִֽיקוּ־ הַמַּעֲמִיקִ֥ים הַעְמֵ֣ק המעמיקים העמיק העמיקו העמיקו־ העמק עָמְק֥וּ עמקו ‘ā·mə·qū ‘āməqū ameKu ha‘·mêq ha‘mêq ham·ma·‘ă·mî·qîm haMek hamma‘ămîqîm hammaamiKim he‘·mî·qū he‘·mî·qū- he‘·mîq he‘mîq he‘mîqū he‘mîqū- heMik heMikuInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts