◄ 2391. chezeq ►
Strong's Lexicon chezeq: Strength, power, firmness Original Word: חֵזֶק Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chezeq Pronunciation: KHEH-zek Phonetic Spelling: (khay'-zek) Definition: Strength, power, firmness Meaning: help 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 Hebrew word "chezeq" primarily denotes strength or power, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It can refer to the strength of a person, a nation, or even an object. The term is used to describe the firmness or steadfastness of character, resolve, or faith. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength was a highly valued trait, often associated with leadership and divine favor. The concept of strength extended beyond physical prowess to include moral and spiritual fortitude. The Israelites believed that true strength came from God, who empowered individuals and nations to overcome challenges and adversaries. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chazaq Definition strength NASB Translation strength (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֵ֫זֶק] noun [masculine] strength, only חִזְקִי ׳י Psalm 18:2 (omitted by error "" 2 Samuel 22:2 where ᵐ5L ἰσχύς μου). (De and others derive from חֹזֶק, but [חֶזְקָה] favours חֵזֶק). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strength From chazaq; help -- strength. see HEBREW chazaq Forms and Transliterations חִזְקִֽי׃ חזקי׃ chizKi ḥiz·qî ḥizqî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 18:1 HEB: אֶרְחָמְךָ֖ יְהוָ֣ה חִזְקִֽי׃ NAS: You, O LORD, my strength. KJV: I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. INT: love LORD my strength 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2391 1 Occurrence ḥiz·qî — 1 Occ.