Definition: The Hebrew word "Amapa" has two main meanings in the Hebrew Bible: 1. The term used to describe a male who had taken an oath to be faithful to his wife. 2. In ancient times, this term referred to a type of animal that was associated with fertility and prosperity. In the book of Genesis, it is mentioned several times as part of the story about Abraham (Genesis 15:3-4). Specifically, the phrase "Amapa" appears when God reveals to Abraham in a dream (Genesis 16:8), who had been married to Sarah's sister Hagar. In this verse, Abraham asked God why he was told to marry her after their marriage and what it would mean for him to have children. The specific meaning of "Amapa" is not explicitly mentioned in the Hebrew Bible but it is usually interpreted as a type of animal that represented fertility and prosperity. The term is often used metaphorically or figuratively, like in the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 30:2). It may also have cultural connotations of male fidelity and family unity. The context and the meaning of "Amapa" can vary depending on its usage and its significance in different parts of the Bible.

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