The meaning of “עָזַז”
Understanding ʻâzaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong. - to be stout (literally or figuratively) 1) to be strong 1a) (...
עָזַז
harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong. - to be stout (literally or figuratively) 1) to be strong 1a) (Qal) to be strong, prevail 1b) (Hiphil) to make firm, strengthen
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 6:2 | “And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.” Word: עָזַז (ʻâzaz) | |
| Psalms 68:28 | “Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.” Word: עָזַז (ʻâzaz) | |
| Proverbs 8:28 | “When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:” Word: עָזַז (ʻâzaz) | |
| Ecclesiastes 7:19 | “Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.” Word: עָזַז (ʻâzaz) | |
| Isaiah 30:2 | “That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!” Word: עָזַז (ʻâzaz) |
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