The meaning of “מָעוֹז”
Understanding mâʻôwz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(also מָעוּז mâʻûwz (maw-ooz') ); or מָעֹז mâʻôz (maw-oze') (also מָעֻז mâʻuz (maw-ooz'); from עָזַז force, fort(-ress),...
מָעוֹז
(also מָעוּז mâʻûwz (maw-ooz') ); or מָעֹז mâʻôz (maw-oze') (also מָעֻז mâʻuz (maw-ooz'); from עָזַז force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold). - a fortified place - figuratively, a defence 1) place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 6:26 | “And build an altar unto the Lord thy God upon the top of this rock, in the ordered place, and take the second bullock, and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the grove which thou shalt cut down.” Word: מָעוֹז (mâʻôwz) | |
| Nehemiah 8:10 | “Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Word: מָעוֹז (mâʻôwz) | |
| Proverbs 10:29 | “The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.” Word: מָעוֹז (mâʻôwz) | |
| Jeremiah 16:19 | “O Lord, my strength, and my fortress, and my refuge in the day of affliction, the Gentiles shall come unto thee from the ends of the earth, and shall say, Surely our fathers have inherited lies, vanity, and things wherein there is no profit.” Word: מָעוֹז (mâʻôwz) | |
| Daniel 11:19 | “Then he shall turn his face toward the fort of his own land: but he shall stumble and fall, and not be found.” Word: מָעוֹז (mâʻôwz) |
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