The meaning of “עוּז”
Understanding ʻûwz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gather (self, self to flee), retire. - to be strong - causatively, to stregthen, i.e. (figuratively) to save (by flight)...
עוּז
gather (self, self to flee), retire. - to be strong - causatively, to stregthen, i.e. (figuratively) to save (by flight) 1) (Hiphil) to take refuge, bring to refuge, seek refuge
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 9:19 | “Send therefore now, and gather thy cattle, and all that thou hast in the field; for upon every man and beast which shall be found in the field, and shall not be brought home, the hail shall come down upon them, and they shall die.” Word: עוּז (ʻûwz) | |
| Isaiah 10:31 | “Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.” Word: עוּז (ʻûwz) | |
| Jeremiah 4:6 | “Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.” Word: עוּז (ʻûwz) | |
| Jeremiah 6:1 | “O ye children of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst of Jerusalem, and blow the trumpet in Tekoa, and set up a sign of fire in Beth–haccerem: for evil appeareth out of the north, and great destruction.” Word: עוּז (ʻûwz) |
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