Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חָזֵק”
Understanding châzêq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
[idiom] wax louder, stronger. - powerful 1) stronger, louder
H2390
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חָזֵק
Phonetickhaw-zake'
Transliterationchâzêq
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
[idiom] wax louder, stronger. - powerful 1) stronger, louder
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 19:19 | “And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.” Word: חָזֵק (châzêq) | |
| 2 Samuel 3:1 | “Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.” Word: חָזֵק (châzêq) |