Amatheis
TextsWhat is the meaning of Amatheis in the Bible?
Amatheis appears as a variant reading in specific textual traditions of Job 1:3 and Job 42:12, likely resulting from a scribal confusion with the name Emath.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this variant aids in understanding the transmission history of the Hebrew Bible and clarifies the geographical references to the land of Uz and its neighbors.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Manuscript & Literary Context: Notice how Amatheis functions as an authoritative historical witness connecting earlier prophetic promises with scripture's broader fulfillment.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Amatheis in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Amatheis clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Job 1:3Job 42:12
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Amatheis." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/amatheis/