The meaning of “חָזָק”
Understanding châzâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
harder, hottest, [phrase] impudent, loud, mighty, sore, stiff(-hearted), strong(-er). - strong (usu. in a bad sense, har...
חָזָק
harder, hottest, [phrase] impudent, loud, mighty, sore, stiff(-hearted), strong(-er). - strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent) 1) strong, stout, mighty 1a) strong 1a1) severe, sharp, hot 1a2) firm, hard 1b) a strong one (subst)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 13:9 | “And it shall be for a sign unto thee upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, that the Lord’s law may be in thy mouth: for with a strong hand hath the Lord brought thee out of Egypt.” Word: חָזָק (châzâq) | |
| Joshua 14:11 | “As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in.” Word: חָזָק (châzâq) | |
| 2 Samuel 11:15 | “And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.” Word: חָזָק (châzâq) | |
| Nehemiah 1:10 | “Now these are thy servants and thy people, whom thou hast redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand.” Word: חָזָק (châzâq) | |
| Proverbs 23:11 | “For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.” Word: חָזָק (châzâq) |