עַם (ʻam) — People

Hebrew word study: עַם (ʻam), Strong's H5972. {a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a fl

HebrewStrong's H5972
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עַם (ʻam)
Pronounced: am

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

{a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock}

Word study
Derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H5971 (עַם)

KJV translation words: people.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5972 is tagged on 15 words in 14 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ezra 5:12 and last appears in Daniel 7:27.

How it is rendered in the text

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

peoples the ×6people the ×3to a people ×2and people ×1and people the ×1people ×1peoples O ×1

Forms found in the text

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

עַמְמַיָּא ×7לְעַם ×2עַמָּה ×2וְעַם ×1וְעַמָּה ×1עַם ×1עַמָּא ×1

Books where it appears most

Daniel ×10Ezra ×5

Verses (all 14)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H5971 עַם (ʻam).

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 ʻam (H5972) mean?

{a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock}.

How is H5972 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5972 as: people..

How often does עַם (ʻam) appear?

Strong's H5972 is tagged on 15 words in 14 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Ezra 5:12 and last appears in Daniel 7:27.