Strong's Lexicon az: Strong, mighty, fierce Original Word: עַז Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַז (azaz), meaning "to be strong" or "to prevail." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2478 (ischyros): Strong, mighty - G2900 (krataios): Strong, powerful Usage: The Hebrew word "az" is used to describe strength, might, or fierceness. It often conveys the idea of physical strength or power, but it can also refer to a strong or fierce disposition. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe both people and animals, as well as metaphorically to describe nations or armies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, strength and might were highly valued traits, often associated with leadership and heroism. The concept of strength was not only physical but also moral and spiritual. In the Hebrew Bible, strength is often attributed to God, who is described as the ultimate source of power and might. The Israelites valued strength in their leaders and warriors, seeing it as a sign of divine favor and protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azaz Definition strong, mighty, fierce NASB Translation fierce (2), fierce men (1), greedy* (1), insolent* (1), mighty (2), power (1), raging (1), roughly (1), strong (10), strong ones (1), stronger (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַז adjective strong, mighty, fierce; — ׳ע absolute Numbers 13:28 2t., עָז Judges 14:18, עָ֑ז Amos 5:9 4t.; עַז construct Deuteronomy 28:50; Daniel 8:23; feminine עַזָּה Exodus 14:21 2t.; plural עַזִּים Ezekiel 7:24 3t.; feminine עַזּוֺת Proverbs 18:23; construct עַזֵּי Isaiah 56:11; — strong, mighty, wind Exodus 14:21 (J); border Numbers 21:24 (JE), but read probably יַעְזֵר (ᵐ5 Di and others) Ya`zer was t. border; of people Proverbs 30:25 (figurative of ants), מַיִם עַזִּים Isaiah 43:16 ("" הַיָּם), Nehemiah 9:11; of love Songs 8:6; = substantive the mighty Amos 5:9; Ezekiel 7:24 + Proverbs 24:5 (of physical force; reading טוֺב מֵעַז or the like ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 KmpKau Wild Toy); formidable, fierce, of lion Judges 14:18, so (= substantive) Judges 14:14, of king Isaiah 19:4 ("" אֲדֹנִים קָשֶׁה, of people Numbers 13:28 (JE), Isaiah 25:3 ("" עָרִיצִים); of enemy 2 Samuel 22:18 = Psalm 18:18, so as substantive Psalm 59:4; עַז מָּנִים Deuteronomy 28:50 fierce of countenance, Daniel 8:23, so perhaps = impudent Ecclesiastes 8:1 (reading עַז for עֹז q. v. ); of anger (אַף) Genesis 49:7 (poem in J), wrath (חֵמָה) Proverbs 21:14; הַכְּלָבִים עַזֵּינֶֿפֶשׁ Isaiah 56:11 dogs fierce of appetite ("" לֹא יָָֽדְעוּ שָׂבְעָה); feminine plural as adverb accusative יַעֲנֶה עַזּוֺת Proverbs 18:23 the rich answereth fiercely. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fierce, greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong From azaz; strong, vehement, harsh -- fierce, + greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong. see HEBREW azaz Forms and Transliterations וּמֵעַ֖ז ומעז עַ֔ז עַ֖ז עַ֣ז עַז֙ עַזִ֑ים עַזִּ֔ים עַזִּ֖ים עַזִּֽים׃ עַזֵּי־ עַזָּ֤ה עַזָּֽה׃ עַזָּה֙ עַזּֽוֹת׃ עַז־ עָ֑ז עָ֔ז עָֽז׃ עָז־ עז עז־ עז׃ עזה עזה׃ עזות׃ עזי־ עזים עזים׃ ‘a·zîm ‘az ‘āz ‘az- ‘āz- ‘az·zāh ‘az·zê- ‘az·zîm ‘az·zō·wṯ ‘azîm ‘azzāh ‘azzê- ‘azzîm ‘azzōwṯ Az aZim azZah azzei azZim azZot oz ū·mê·‘az ūmê‘az umeAzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 49:3 HEB: שְׂאֵ֖ת וְיֶ֥תֶר עָֽז׃ NAS: in dignity and preeminent in power. KJV: and the excellency of power: INT: dignity and preeminent power Genesis 49:7 Exodus 14:21 Numbers 13:28 Numbers 21:24 Deuteronomy 28:50 Judges 14:14 Judges 14:18 2 Samuel 22:18 Nehemiah 9:11 Psalm 18:17 Psalm 59:3 Proverbs 18:23 Proverbs 21:14 Proverbs 30:25 Songs 8:6 Isaiah 19:4 Isaiah 25:3 Isaiah 26:1 Isaiah 43:16 Isaiah 56:11 Ezekiel 7:24 Daniel 8:23 Amos 5:9 24 Occurrences |