5756. uz

Lexicon

uz: To take refuge, seek protection, find shelter

Original Word: עוּז
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `uwz
Pronunciation: ooz
Phonetic Spelling: (ooz)
Definition: To take refuge, seek protection, find shelter
Meaning: to be strong, to stregthen, to save

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

gather self, self to flee, retire

A primitive root; to be strong; causatively, to stregthen, i.e. (figuratively) to save (by flight) -- gather (self, self to flee), retire.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to take or seek refuge
NASB Translation
bring (1), flee for safety (1), safety (1), seek refuge (1), sought refuge (1), take refuge (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[עוּז], עוֺז verb take or seek refuge (Arabic , take refuge, seek protection, a refuge); —

Qal Infinitive construct לָעוֺז בְּמָעוֺז Isaiah 30:2 ("" לַחְסוֺת בְּ).

Hiph`il bring into safety, Perfect 3 masculine plural הֵעִ֫יזוּ Isaiah 10:31, object omitted, and so Imperative masculine plural הָעִ֫יזוּ Jeremiah 4:6, הָעִ֫זוּ מִקֶּרֶב Jeremiah 6:1; with accusative, masculine singular הָעֵז Exodus 9:19.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G997 (βιβρώσκω, bibrōskō): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term relates to the concept of consuming or devouring, which can metaphorically imply strength or power in certain contexts.

• G1765 (ἐνδυναμόω, endynamoō): This Greek verb means to empower or strengthen, closely aligning with the Hebrew עוּז in its emphasis on providing strength or fortification.

• G4863 (συνάγω, synagō): Although primarily meaning to gather together, this term can imply the act of bringing together strength or resources, resonating with the idea of fortification or collective strength.

In summary, עוּז (ʿûz) is a multifaceted Hebrew verb that encapsulates the themes of strength, fortification, and salvation, reflecting the biblical portrayal of God as a powerful and protective force in the lives of His followers.

Usage: This verb is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of strength, fortification, or salvation. It often appears in contexts where physical or moral strength is emphasized, as well as in situations where deliverance or salvation is sought or provided.

Context: The Hebrew root עוּז (ʿûz) is a primitive verb that primarily denotes the concept of strength or fortification. It is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to describe both physical and metaphorical strength. The term can imply the act of strengthening oneself or others, as well as the notion of being saved or delivered from peril.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of עוּז can be seen in passages that highlight God's role as a source of strength and salvation for His people. For instance, in contexts where individuals or nations are in need of divine intervention, this verb underscores the belief in God's ability to fortify and rescue.

The theological implications of עוּז are significant, as they reflect the understanding of God as a mighty protector and savior. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's omnipotence and His willingness to provide strength and deliverance to those who seek Him.

Forms and Transliterations

הֵעִֽיזוּ׃ הָעִ֖יזוּ הָעִ֣זוּ ׀ הָעֵז֙ העז העזו העיזו העיזו׃ hā‘êz hā‘izū hā‘îzū hā·‘êz hā·‘i·zū hā·‘î·zū haEz haIzu hê‘îzū hê·‘î·zū heIzu

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 9:19
HEB: וְעַתָּ֗ה שְׁלַ֤ח הָעֵז֙ אֶֽת־ מִקְנְךָ֔
NAS: therefore send, bring your livestock
KJV: Send therefore now, [and] gather thy cattle,
INT: Now send bring your livestock Every

Isaiah 10:31
HEB: יֹשְׁבֵ֥י הַגֵּבִ֖ים הֵעִֽיזוּ׃
NAS: of Gebim have sought refuge.
KJV: of Gebim gather themselves to flee.
INT: the inhabitants of Gebim have sought

Jeremiah 4:6
HEB: נֵ֣ס צִיּ֔וֹנָה הָעִ֖יזוּ אַֽל־ תַּעֲמֹ֑דוּ
NAS: toward Zion! Seek refuge, do not stand
KJV: toward Zion: retire, stay
INT: A standard Zion Seek not stand

Jeremiah 6:1
HEB: הָעִ֣זוּ ׀ בְּנֵ֣י בִניָמִ֗ן
NAS: Flee for safety, O sons of Benjamin,
KJV: of Benjamin, gather yourselves to flee out of the midst
INT: Flee sons of Benjamin

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5756
4 Occurrences

hā·‘êz — 1 Occ.
hā·‘î·zū — 2 Occ.
hê·‘î·zū — 1 Occ.