Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָעַז”
Understanding yâʻaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
fierce. - to be bold or obstinate 1) to be strong, be fierce (meaning dubious) 1a) (Niphal) barbarous (participle)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָעַז
Phoneticyaw-az'
Transliterationyâʻaz
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
fierce. - to be bold or obstinate 1) to be strong, be fierce (meaning dubious) 1a) (Niphal) barbarous (participle)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 33:19 | “Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.” Word: יָעַז (yâʻaz) |