Strong's Lexicon otsem: Might, strength, power Original Word: עֹצֶם Word Origin: Derived from the root verb עצם (atsam), meaning "to be strong" or "to be mighty." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2479 (ischus) - strength, might - G1411 (dynamis) - power, ability Usage: The Hebrew word "otsem" primarily denotes physical strength or might. It is often used to describe the power or strength of individuals, nations, or even God. The term can also imply the idea of firmness or resoluteness, reflecting an inner strength or determination. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, strength and might were highly valued attributes, often associated with leadership and divine favor. Physical strength was essential for survival in a world where manual labor, warfare, and protection of one's family and community were daily realities. The concept of strength extended beyond the physical to include moral and spiritual fortitude, reflecting a holistic view of what it meant to be strong. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsom Definition might, bones NASB Translation frame (1), might (1), strength (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֹ֫צֶם noun [masculine] might, bones; — 1 might, construct יָדִי ׳י Deuteronomy 8:17, יָָֽדְךָ ׳י Job 30:21; suffixעָצְמָהֿ Nahum 3:9 (Ges§ 93e); + רוּחז ׳בְּי Isaiah 11:15 (Thes and others; for ᵑ0 ׳בַּעְיָם ר). 2 bones (collective): suffix עָצְמִי Psalm 139:15 = my frame. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance might, strong, substance From atsam; power; hence, body -- might, strong, substance. see HEBREW atsam Forms and Transliterations בְּעֹ֖צֶם בעצם וְעֹ֣צֶם ועצם עָצְמִ֗י עצמי ‘ā·ṣə·mî ‘āṣəmî atzeMi bə‘ōṣem bə·‘ō·ṣem beOtzem veOtzem wə‘ōṣem wə·‘ō·ṣemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 8:17 HEB: בִּלְבָבֶ֑ךָ כֹּחִי֙ וְעֹ֣צֶם יָדִ֔י עָ֥שָׂה NAS: My power and the strength of my hand KJV: My power and the might of [mine] hand INT: your heart my power and the strength of my hand made Job 30:21 Psalm 139:15 3 Occurrences |
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