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Etymology of Amalek

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֲמָלֵק (ʾĂmālēq).

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Unnumbered source etymology · variant 1/2

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name

The biblical grandson of Esau.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֲמָלֵק (ʾĂmālēq).

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Unnumbered source etymology · variant 2/2

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noun

The nation said to be descended from him, living mostly in the Negev and some later migrating to Israel.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֲמָלֵק (ʾĂmālēq).

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