Strong's Lexicon chozqah: Strength, power, might Original Word: חָזְקָה 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 or power is δύναμις (dynamis), Strong's Greek #1411, which also conveys the idea of inherent power or ability. Usage: The term "chozqah" 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 might and the ability to exert force or influence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength was a highly valued trait, often associated with leadership and divine favor. The Israelites viewed physical and spiritual strength as gifts from God, essential for survival and success in battles, as well as for maintaining social order and justice. The concept of strength was not only physical but also moral and spiritual, reflecting one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of chozeq Definition strength, force, violence NASB Translation earnestly (1), force (2), severely (1), vigorously (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָזְקָה noun feminine strength, force, violence, always בְּחָזְקָה with strength, force, etc.; — 1 of oppression Judges 4:3 forcibly, violently; capture by force 1 Samuel 2:16; Ezekiel 34:4 of ruling וּבְמָּ֑רֶךְ ׳בְּח with force and with rigour. 2 rebuke severely, sharply Judges 8:1; cry mightily, insistently Jonah 3:8. — לֲחָזְקָה 2 Kings 12:13 see חָזַק Qal Infinitive Strong's Exhaustive Concordance force, mightily, repair, sharply Feminine of chozeq; vehemence (usually in a bad sense) -- force, mightily, repair, sharply. see HEBREW chozeq Forms and Transliterations בְּחָזְקָ֑ה בְּחָזְקָ֖ה בְּחָזְקָֽה׃ בְחָזְקָֽה׃ בחזקה בחזקה׃ וּבְחָזְקָ֛ה ובחזקה לְחָזְקָֽה׃ לחזקה׃ bə·ḥā·zə·qāh ḇə·ḥā·zə·qāh bechazeKah bəḥāzəqāh ḇəḥāzəqāh lə·ḥā·zə·qāh lechazeKah ləḥāzəqāh ū·ḇə·ḥā·zə·qāh ūḇəḥāzəqāh uvechazeKah vechazeKahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 4:3 HEB: בְּנֵ֧י יִשְׂרָאֵ֛ל בְּחָזְקָ֖ה עֶשְׂרִ֥ים שָׁנָֽה׃ NAS: of Israel severely for twenty KJV: years he mightily oppressed INT: the sons of Israel severely twenty years Judges 8:1 1 Samuel 2:16 2 Kings 12:12 Ezekiel 34:4 Jonah 3:8 6 Occurrences |
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