אַמָּה (ʼammâh) — Cubit

Hebrew word study: אַמָּה (ʼammâh), Strong's H521. {properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)}

HebrewStrong's H521
Quick definition
Hebrew word
אַמָּה (ʼammâh)
Pronounced: am-maw'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

{properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)}

Word study
Derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H520 (אַמָּה)

KJV translation words: cubit.

Where this word appears

Strong's H521 is tagged on 4 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ezra 6:3 and last appears in Daniel 3:1.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

cubits ×2was cubits ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

אַמִּין ×4

Books where it appears most

Ezra ×2Daniel ×2

Verses (all 2)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H520 אַמָּה (ʼammâh).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʼammâh (H521) mean?

{properly, a mother (i.e. unit of measure, or the fore-arm (below the elbow), i.e. a cubit; also a door-base (as a bond of the entrance)}.

How is H521 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H521 as: cubit..

How often does אַמָּה (ʼammâh) appear?

Strong's H521 is tagged on 4 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ezra 6:3 and last appears in Daniel 3:1.