Lexical Summary oz: Strength, might, power, refuge Original Word: עֹז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong Or (fully) rowz {oze}; from azaz; strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise) -- boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong. see HEBREW azaz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azaz Definition strength, might NASB Translation fortress* (1), loud (1), might (3), mighty (4), power (12), stern (1), strength (53), strong (16), stronghold (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֹז, and (rarely) עוֺז noun masculine strength, might; — absolute ׳ע Judges 9:51 +, עוֺז Psalm 84:6 +, עָזֿ Isaiah 26:1, once עָ֑ז Genesis 49:3; construct עֹז Micah 5:3 +, עָזֿ Psalm 28:8; suffix עָזִּי Exodus 15:2 2t., עֻזִּי Psalm 28:7 +; עָזְּךָ Psalm 21:2 2t., עֻזְּךָ Psalm 66:3 +; suffix 1 plural עוּזֵנוּ Psalm 81:2; 3masculine plural עֻזָּמוּ Psalm 89:18, etc.; — strength, might (usually in poetry, 44 t. Psalms): 1 material and physical, מִגְדַּלעֹֿז Judges 9:51, and figurative (of ׳י), Psalm 61:4; Proverbs 18:10, מַחֲסִיעֹֿז Psalm 71:7, compare עִיר עָזלָֿנוּ Isaiah 26:1, קִרְיַתעֹֿז Proverbs 18:19 (simile), Proverbs 10:15 = Proverbs 18:11 (figurative); עֹז מִבְטֶחָ֑ה Proverbs 21:22 (of a city, read possibly מעוז Toy); צוּר עֻזִּי Psalm 62:8 (figurative); מְרוֺם עֻזָּהּ Jeremiah 51:53 (of Babylonian ), מַצְּבוֺת עֻזֵּךְ Ezekiel 26:11 (of Tyre), compare Psalm 30:8 (reading לְהַרְרֵיעֹֿז ᵑ7 Hup Che Kau We; but no object for verb; Gie in Bae proposes הָעֳמַדְתִּי for הֶעֱמַדְתָּה); רְקִיעַ עֻזּוֺ Psalm 150:1his mighty firmament (De Hup Kau and others; Ki AV RV Che the f. of his power, where his power dwells); בְּכָלעֹֿז with all one's might 2 Samuel 6:14 = 1 Chronicles 13:8, + 2Chronicles 30:21 (where so read, for ᵑ0 כְּלֵי עֹז, Kau Kit compare Be Oettli); בְּעוֺז Proverbs 31:17,25; abstract for concrete Judges 5:21 si vera lectio, but probably corrupt, compare GFM Bu; of crocodile Job 41:14; קוֺל עֹז Psalm 68:34 a might voice; זְרוֺעַ עֻזּוֺ = his mighty arm (figurative of ׳י) Isaiah 62:8, compare Isaiah 51:9; Psalm 89:11; Job 26:2, גֶּשֶׁם מִטְרוֺת עֻזּוֺ Job 37:6; מַטֵּהעֹֿז, figurative of political power Jeremiah 48:17 ("" מַקֵּל תִּפְאָרָה), Ezekiel 19:11,12,14 (vine-branches, in figure), Psalm 110:2. 2 personal, social, and political: a. Amos 3:11, ׳גְּאוֺן ע Leviticus 26:19 (H), Ezekiel 24:21; Ezekiel 30:6,18; Ezekiel 33:28. b. bestowed by ׳י, 1 Samuel 2:10 (song), Psalm 29:11; Psalm 68:36; Psalm 86:16; Psalm 138:3, עוֺזלֿוֺ בָ֑ךְ Psalm 84:6; Psalm 138:3; so (implicit) of Zion Isaiah 52:1. c. of ׳י as strength of his servants Micah 5:3; Isaiah 49:5; Psalm 81:2; Psalm 84:6, also Exodus 15:2 ("" יְשׁוּעָה) = Isaiah 12:2 = Psalm 118:14, compare Isaiah 45:24, עֹז יְשׁוּעָתִי Psalm 140:8, תִּפְאֶרֶת עֻזָּמוֺ Psalm 89:18; sometimes as their stronghold, for defence Jeremiah 16:19 (+ מָעֻזִּי), Psalm 28:7 (+ מָגִנִּי), Psalm 28:8 ("" מָעוֺז), Psalm 46:2 (+ מַחֲסֶה), Psalm 59:10 (reading עֻזִּי, see Commentaries and Ginsbmargin; "" מִשְׂגַּבִּי), Psalm 59:18 ("" id.), compare Proverbs 14:26 ("" מַחְסֶה); see also below 1 — Proverbs 24:5 see עַז. 3 might of ׳י (especially Psalms): a. as essential attribute Habakkuk 3:4; Job 12:16; Psalm 62:12; Psalm 63:3; Psalm 68:35; Psalm 93:1; Psalm 96:6 = 1 Chronicles 16:27; עֹז מֶלֶךְ Psalm 99:4 (title of ׳י). b. theme of ascription in praise Psalm 29:1 (c.יָהַב) = Psalm 96:7 = 1 Chronicles 16:28; Psalm 59:17 (with שִׁיר), Psalm 68:35 (with נָתַן). c. exerted for his people and against his foes Exodus 15:13 (song), Psalm 21:2 ("" יְשׁוּעָה), Psalm 21:14; Psalm 66:3; Psalm 68:29 + Psalm 68:29 (reading עוֺז for עוּזָּה, see עזז), Psalm 74:13; Psalm 77:15; Psalm 78:26; Psalm 105:4 = 1 Chronicles 16:11; Ezra 8:22 (+ אַמּוֺ), compare עֹז אַמֶּ֑ךָ Psalm 90:11. d. manifested in connection with the ark, אֲרוֺן עֻזֶּ֑ךָ2Chronicles 6:41= Psalm 132:8, עֹז = ark Psalm 78:61. 4 עֹז מָּנָיו = boldness, impudence Ecclesiastes 8:1, changed by wisdom, De Wild and others; < read ׳עַז פ he who is impudent ᵐ5 Siegf (compare עזז Hiph`il). 5 = stronghold (compare 2c): Psalm 8:3 out of the mouth of babes . . . thou hast founded strength, or a stronghold (for thy defence, compare vb), so Ew De Hup Kau Sch Che Dr, compare Du; > praise Vrss Bae. — מָעוֺז see עוז. Topical Lexicon Essential Significanceעֹז (ʼoz) gathers the ideas of strength, might, power, firmness and fortified security. In Scripture it spans: Across some ninety-two occurrences, ʼoz is never neutral; it exposes whether strength is rooted in the Lord or in human self-reliance. Divine Strength and Glory God’s own ʼoz is unparalleled and celebrated from the Exodus to the Prophets. • “The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation” (Exodus 15:2). Divine strength is not mere force; it is holy, joyful, beautiful, dependable. ʼOz is coupled repeatedly with glory (Psalm 29:1), joy (1 Chronicles 16:27) and peace (Psalm 29:11), showing that God’s power never exists in isolation from His other perfections. Strength in Salvation and Deliverance In salvation history God’s ʼoz breaks oppression and births worship. • Exodus: Israel sings of His strength after the Red Sea (Exodus 15:2-6). Strength is thus inseparable from salvation; when God saves, His ʼoz is on display, and when He is praised, His people recount that ʼoz. Strength as Protection and Fortress ʼOz often pictures a place of refuge. • “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). The contrast is stark: the Lord’s ʼoz is impregnable; human fortifications crumble under His hand. Strength in Worship Believers are commanded to seek, celebrate, and broadcast ʼoz. • “Seek the LORD and His strength” (1 Chronicles 16:11). In worship services, ʼoz themes encourage robust hymnody, confident prayer, and a theology that magnifies God’s sufficiency. Human Responsibilities and Aspirations God gladly shares His strength, yet warns against boasting in it. Positive: Negative: The wise recognize ʼoz as a gift to steward in humility; the proud misplace it and meet ruin. Corporate Blessing and Covenant Identity ʼOz binds the LORD to His covenant people. • “Strength and joy are in His dwelling place” (1 Chronicles 16:27). Messianic and Eschatological Dimensions Prophets envision a kingdom where ʼoz radiates through the Messiah. • Isaiah 11:2 portrays the Spirit resting on the Branch with “strength” (in the Septuagint, ischus). Revelation’s doxologies (“strength be to our God,” Revelation 7:12) echo ʼoz theology, showing its consummation in the Lamb’s reign. Intertextual Connections The Greek term ἰσχύς (ischus) translates ʼoz in the Septuagint, forming a bridge to New Testament passages such as: • Mark 12:30 – “Love the Lord your God… with all your strength.” Thus, biblical theology maintains one seamless testimony: true strength belongs to God, is mediated through Christ, and is experienced by believers through the Spirit. Practical Ministry Applications 1. Preaching: Emphasize God’s sufficiency for salvation and sanctification (Psalm 28:7). Praying the Strength of God (Sample) “Father, as in days of old You delivered Your people by Your mighty strength, display that same ʼoz in our generation. Be our fortress against temptation, our power in weakness, our song in worship, and our confidence in mission. We ascribe to You glory and strength, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” Forms and Transliterations בְּעָזְּךָ֥ בְּעֹ֣ז בְּעֻזֶּ֑ךָ בְּעֻזּ֣וֹ בְע֣וֹז בְעָזְּךָ֖ בְעָזְּךָ֣ בַּע֑וֹז בעוז בעז בעזו בעזך וְ֝עֻזּ֗וֹ וְעֹ֥ז וְעֻזּ֑וֹ וְעֻזּ֔וֹ וְעֻזּ֣וֹ וָעֹ֑ז וָעֹֽז׃ ועז ועז׃ ועזו עָזִּ֣י עָזִּ֤י עֹ֑ז עֹ֔ז עֹ֖ז עֹ֗ז עֹ֝֗ז עֹ֣ז עֹ֥ז עֹ֭ז עֹֽז־ עֹֽז׃ עֹז֙ עֹז֮ עֹז־ עֻ֝זְּךָ֗ עֻ֫זֶּ֥ךָ עֻ֭זִּי עֻ֭זּוֹ עֻזְּךָ֗ עֻזְּךָ֥ עֻזְּכֶ֑ם עֻזְּכֶ֔ם עֻזִּ֥י עֻזִּ֧י עֻזִּֽי׃ עֻזֵּ֔ךְ עֻזֵּ֖ךְ עֻזֶּ֑ךָ עֻזֶּֽךָ׃ עֻזֶּךָ֮ עֻזָּ֑הּ עֻזָּ֖הּ עֻזָּ֣מוֹ עֻזֹּֽה׃ עֻזּ֑וֹ עֻזּֽוֹ׃ עֽוֹז־ עוּזֵּ֑נוּ עוז־ עוזנו עז עז־ עז׃ עזה עזו עזו׃ עזי עזי׃ עזך עזך׃ עזכם עזמו ‘āz·zî ‘āzzî ‘ō·wz- ‘ōwz- ‘ōz ‘ōz- ‘uz·zā·mōw ‘uz·zāh ‘uz·ze·ḵā ‘uz·zə·ḵā ‘uz·zə·ḵem ‘ūz·zê·nū ‘uz·zêḵ ‘uz·zî ‘uz·zōh ‘uz·zōw ‘uzzāh ‘uzzāmōw ‘uzzêḵ ‘uzzeḵā ‘uzzəḵā ‘uzzəḵem ‘ūzzênū ‘uzzî ‘uzzōh ‘uzzōw azZi ba‘ōwz ba·‘ō·wz baoz bə‘āzzəḵā ḇə‘āzzəḵā ḇə‘ōwz bə‘ōz ḇə‘uzzeḵā bə‘uzzōw bə·‘āz·zə·ḵā ḇə·‘āz·zə·ḵā ḇə·‘ō·wz bə·‘ōz ḇə·‘uz·ze·ḵā bə·‘uz·zōw beazzeCha beOz beuzZo Oz uzZah uzZamov uzZech uzZecha uzzeChem uzZenu uzZi uzZo uzZoh vaOz veazzeCha veOz veuzZecha veuzZo wā‘ōz wā·‘ōz wə‘ōz wə‘uzzōw wə·‘ōz wə·‘uz·zōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 15:2 HEB: עָזִּ֤י וְזִמְרָת֙ יָ֔הּ NAS: The LORD is my strength and song, KJV: The LORD [is] my strength and song, INT: is my strength and song the LORD Exodus 15:13 Leviticus 26:19 Judges 5:21 Judges 9:51 1 Samuel 2:10 2 Samuel 6:14 1 Chronicles 13:8 1 Chronicles 16:11 1 Chronicles 16:27 1 Chronicles 16:28 2 Chronicles 6:41 2 Chronicles 30:21 Ezra 8:22 Job 12:16 Job 26:2 Job 37:6 Job 41:22 Psalm 8:2 Psalm 21:1 Psalm 21:13 Psalm 28:7 Psalm 28:8 Psalm 29:1 Psalm 29:11 92 Occurrences |
    |