The meaning of “חֹזֶק”
Understanding chôzeq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
strength. - power 1) strength
חֹזֶק
strength. - power 1) strength
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 13:3 | “And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the Lord brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten.” Word: חֹזֶק (chôzeq) | |
| Exodus 13:14 | “And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the Lord brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:” Word: חֹזֶק (chôzeq) | |
| Exodus 13:16 | “And it shall be for a token upon thine hand, and for frontlets between thine eyes: for by strength of hand the Lord brought us forth out of Egypt.” Word: חֹזֶק (chôzeq) | |
| Amos 6:13 | “Ye which rejoice in a thing of nought, which say, Have we not taken to us horns by our own strength?” Word: חֹזֶק (chôzeq) | |
| Haggai 2:22 | “And I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms, and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the heathen; and I will overthrow the chariots, and those that ride in them; and the horses and their riders shall come down, every one by the sword of his brother.” Word: חֹזֶק (chôzeq) |
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