The meaning of “חֶזְקָה”
Understanding chezqâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of חֵזֶק strength(-en self), (was) strong. - prevailing power 1) strength, strong, being strong, force
חֶזְקָה
feminine of חֵזֶק strength(-en self), (was) strong. - prevailing power 1) strength, strong, being strong, force
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Chronicles 12:1 | “And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the Lord, and all Israel with him.” Word: חֶזְקָה (chezqâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 26:16 | “But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the Lord his God, and went into the temple of the Lord to burn incense upon the altar of incense.” Word: חֶזְקָה (chezqâh) | |
| Isaiah 8:11 | “For the Lord spake thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying,” Word: חֶזְקָה (chezqâh) | |
| Daniel 11:2 | “And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.” Word: חֶזְקָה (chezqâh) |