Strong's Lexicon chezqah: Strength, power, firmness Original Word: חֶזְקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for concepts of strength includes δύναμις (dynamis, Strong's G1411), which also conveys the idea of power and might. Usage: The term "chezqah" is used to denote strength or power, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It can refer to the strength of an individual, a group, or even a nation. The word emphasizes the concept of firmness and resilience, suggesting an enduring or unyielding quality. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength was a highly valued trait, often associated with leadership, military prowess, and divine favor. The concept of strength was not only physical but also moral and spiritual. The Israelites believed that true strength came from God, who empowered His people to overcome their enemies and challenges. This understanding is reflected in various biblical narratives where God is depicted as the source of strength for His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of chezeq Definition strength, force NASB Translation mighty (1), strong (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֶזְקָה] noun feminine strength, force (strictly Infinitive form from חזק see Ges§ 45. 1 b) — 1 of urgency of ׳יs hand in prophetic inspiration בְּחֶזְקַת הַיָד֑ Isaiah 8:11 (compare חָזַק Ezekiel 3:14). 2 of royal power כְּחֶזְקָתוֺ2Chronicles 12:1; 26:16 ("" חָזַק 2 Chronicles 26:15), Daniel 11:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strength en self, was strong Feminine of chezeq; prevailing power -- strength(- en self), (was) strong. see HEBREW chezeq Forms and Transliterations וּכְחֶזְקָת֔וֹ וּכְחֶזְקָת֗וֹ וּכְחֶזְקָת֣וֹ וכחזקתו כְּחֶזְקַ֣ת כחזקת kə·ḥez·qaṯ kechezKat kəḥezqaṯ ū·ḵə·ḥez·qā·ṯōw uchechezkaTo ūḵəḥezqāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 12:1 HEB: מַלְכ֤וּת רְחַבְעָם֙ וּכְחֶזְקָת֔וֹ עָזַ֖ב אֶת־ NAS: was established and strong, he and all KJV: the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook INT: the kingdom of Rehoboam and strong forsook the law 2 Chronicles 26:16 Isaiah 8:11 Daniel 11:2 4 Occurrences |
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