châzaq

/khaw-zak'/

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer

Quick Facts

Strong's Number: H2388
Hebrew: חָזַק
Transliteration: châzaq
Pronunciation: /khaw-zak'/
KJV Translations: 41 distinct renderings
Language: Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

aidamendcalkercatchcleaveconfirmbe constantconstraincontinuebe of good (take) courage(-ous-ly)encourage (self)be establishedfastenforcefortifymake hardhardenhelp(lay) hold (fast)leanmaintainplay the manmendbecome (wax) mightyprevailbe recoveredrepairretainseizebe (wax) sorestrengthen (self)be stoutbe (makeshewwax) strong(-er)be suretake (hold)be urgentbehave self valiantlywithstand