2393. chezqah

Lexicon

chezqah: Strength, power, firmness

Original Word: חֶזְקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chezqah
Pronunciation: khehz-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (khez-kaw')
Definition: Strength, power, firmness
Meaning: prevailing power

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strength en self, was strong

Feminine of chezeq; prevailing power -- strength(- en self), (was) strong.

see HEBREW chezeq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fem. 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), meaning "to be strong" or "to prevail."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of prevailing power or strength in the Greek New Testament can be related to several Greek words, such as:

- ἰσχύς (ischys) • strength, might
- δύναμις (dynamis) • power, ability
- κράτος (kratos) • strength, might, dominion

These Greek terms capture similar themes of strength and power as found in the Hebrew חֶזְקָה, emphasizing the ability to prevail and exert influence or control.

Usage: The term חֶזְקָה is used in the context of strength or power, often referring to the might or prevailing power of an individual or entity. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the strength or force that enables one to prevail or overcome.

Context: The Hebrew word חֶזְקָה (chezkah) is a noun that conveys the concept of prevailing power or strength. It is derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), which is commonly used in the Hebrew Bible to denote strength, firmness, or the act of strengthening. The term חֶזְקָה appears in contexts where the emphasis is on the ability to prevail or exert power effectively.

In the biblical narrative, חֶזְקָה is often associated with divine strength or the empowerment given by God to individuals or nations. This prevailing power is not merely physical might but encompasses the ability to overcome obstacles, achieve victory, and maintain steadfastness in the face of adversity.

For example, in 2 Samuel 22:33, the concept of divine strength is highlighted: "God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear." Here, the idea of God as a source of prevailing power is evident, underscoring the belief that true strength comes from reliance on the divine.

The term is also used in a more general sense to describe the strength of armies, the power of kings, or the might of nations. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of power as a crucial element for survival and success.

Forms and Transliterations

וּכְחֶזְקָת֔וֹ וּכְחֶזְקָת֗וֹ וּכְחֶזְקָת֣וֹ וכחזקתו כְּחֶזְקַ֣ת כחזקת kə·ḥez·qaṯ kechezKat kəḥezqaṯ ū·ḵə·ḥez·qā·ṯōw uchechezkaTo ūḵəḥezqāṯōw

Englishman'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
HEB: וּכְחֶזְקָת֗וֹ גָּבַ֤הּ לִבּוֹ֙
NAS: But when he became strong, his heart
KJV: But when he was strong, his heart
INT: strong proud his heart

Isaiah 8:11
HEB: יְהוָ֛ה אֵלַ֖י כְּחֶזְקַ֣ת הַיָּ֑ד וְיִסְּרֵ֕נִי
NAS: spoke to me with mighty power
KJV: spake thus to me with a strong hand,
INT: the LORD to me mighty power and instructed

Daniel 11:2
HEB: גָּדוֹל֙ מִכֹּ֔ל וּכְחֶזְקָת֣וֹ בְעָשְׁר֔וֹ יָעִ֣יר
NAS: all [of them]; as soon as he becomes strong through his riches,
KJV: than [they] all: and by his strength through his riches
INT: far all strong his riches will arouse

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2393
4 Occurrences

kə·ḥez·qaṯ — 1 Occ.
ū·ḵə·ḥez·qā·ṯōw — 3 Occ.