Strong's Lexicon yaaz: To advise, counsel, consult, determine Original Word: יָעַז Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1012 (boule): Counsel, purpose - G4823 (symbouleuō): To advise, counsel Usage: The Hebrew verb "ya'atz" primarily means to advise or counsel. It is used in the context of providing guidance or making decisions, often with the implication of wisdom or authority. The term can also imply the act of consulting with others to reach a decision or determine a course of action. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, counsel and advice were highly valued, especially from elders, prophets, and leaders. The act of seeking counsel was often associated with wisdom and prudence. Kings and leaders would frequently consult with advisors before making significant decisions, reflecting the communal and hierarchical nature of decision-making in the ancient Near East. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition perhaps barbarous NASB Translation fierce (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יָעַז] verb only Niph`al Participle as adjective (precise meaning dubious; Arabic is give a nod or sign, then command, whence Hebrew might have meaning nodding, making signs (not intelligibly speaking), so Hi — Che barbarous, De 'ungeberdig' — which context favours, or arrogant; Thes proposes durus, saevus, and compare עזז) — in phrase עַם נוֺעָז Isaiah 33:19 a barbarous (?) people, of foreign invader. יעזיאל, יעזיהו see below עזה. יַעְזִרִ see below עזר. p. 741. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to be bold or obstinateA primitive root; to be bold or obstinate: d-fierce. Forms and Transliterations נוֹעָ֖ז נועז nō·w·‘āz noAz nōw‘āzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 33:19 HEB: אֶת־ עַ֥ם נוֹעָ֖ז לֹ֣א תִרְאֶ֑ה NAS: longer see a fierce people, KJV: Thou shalt not see a fierce people, INT: people A fierce will no see 1 Occurrence |