2392. chozeq

Lexicon

chozeq: Strength, power, might

Original Word: חֹזֶק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chozeq
Pronunciation: kho'-zek
Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-zek)
Definition: Strength, power, might
Meaning: power

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strength

From chazaq; power -- strength.

see HEBREW chazaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chazaq
Definition
strength
NASB Translation
power (1), powerful (3), strength (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֹ֫זֶק noun masculine strength; — ׳ח construct Exodus 13:3 3t.; חָזְקֵנוּ Amos 6:13; —

1 of ׳י, יַד ׳ח Exodus 13:3,14,16 (all J E).

2 national strength Amos 6:13; Haggai 2:22.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), which means "to be strong" or "to strengthen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1411 (δύναμις, dynamis): This Greek term is often translated as "power" or "might" in the New Testament. It shares a similar semantic range with חֹזֶק, encompassing the concepts of strength, ability, and miraculous power. In the New Testament, δύναμις is frequently used to describe the power of God, the Holy Spirit, and the miraculous works of Jesus and the apostles.

In summary, חֹזֶק (chozeq) is a Hebrew term that conveys the idea of strength and power, both in human and divine contexts. It is a key concept in understanding the biblical portrayal of God's might and the call for believers to rely on His strength.

Usage: The word חֹזֶק is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical strength, the power of God, or the might of nations. It is often associated with the concept of being strong or having the capacity to withstand challenges.

Context: • Contextual Analysis: In the Hebrew Scriptures, חֹזֶק is used to describe both human and divine strength. It can refer to the physical power of individuals, such as warriors or leaders, as well as the might of nations or armies. Additionally, it is used to describe the strength and power of God, emphasizing His ability to protect, deliver, and sustain His people.
• Theological Significance: The use of חֹזֶק in the Bible underscores the belief in God's omnipotence and His role as the ultimate source of strength for His followers. It highlights the importance of relying on divine power rather than solely on human abilities.
• Examples in Scripture: While specific verses from the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) are not provided here, חֹזֶק is often found in contexts where strength and power are central themes, such as in descriptions of God's mighty acts or exhortations for believers to be strong in their faith.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּחֹ֣זֶק בְחָזְקֵ֔נוּ בחזק בחזקנו חֹ֖זֶק חזק ḇə·ḥā·zə·qê·nū bə·ḥō·zeq beChozek ḇəḥāzəqênū bəḥōzeq Chozek ḥō·zeq ḥōzeq vechazeKenu

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 13:3
HEB: עֲבָדִ֔ים כִּ֚י בְּחֹ֣זֶק יָ֔ד הוֹצִ֧יא
NAS: of slavery; for by a powerful hand
KJV: of bondage; for by strength of hand
INT: of slavery by A powerful hand brought

Exodus 13:14
HEB: וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ אֵלָ֔יו בְּחֹ֣זֶק יָ֗ד הוֹצִיאָ֧נוּ
NAS: then you shall say to him, 'With a powerful hand
KJV: What [is] this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand
INT: saying to him A powerful hand brought

Exodus 13:16
HEB: עֵינֶ֑יךָ כִּ֚י בְּחֹ֣זֶק יָ֔ד הוֹצִיאָ֥נוּ
NAS: on your forehead, for with a powerful hand
KJV: between thine eyes: for by strength of hand
INT: eyes with A powerful hand brought

Amos 6:13
HEB: הָאֹ֣מְרִ֔ים הֲל֣וֹא בְחָזְקֵ֔נוּ לָקַ֥חְנוּ לָ֖נוּ
NAS: And say, Have we not by our [own] strength taken
KJV: to us horns by our own strength?
INT: and say by our strength taken horns

Haggai 2:22
HEB: מַמְלָכ֔וֹת וְהִ֨שְׁמַדְתִּ֔י חֹ֖זֶק מַמְלְכ֣וֹת הַגּוֹיִ֑ם
NAS: and destroy the power of the kingdoms
KJV: and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms
INT: of kingdoms and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2392
5 Occurrences

bə·ḥō·zeq — 3 Occ.
ḥō·zeq — 1 Occ.
ḇə·ḥā·zə·qê·nū — 1 Occ.