Strong's Lexicon ezuz: Strength, might, power Original Word: עֱזוּז Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַז (azaz), meaning "to be strong" or "to prevail." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "ezuz" is δύναμις (dynamis), which also means power or strength. This term is frequently used in the New Testament to describe the power of God, the Holy Spirit, and the transformative power of the Gospel. Usage: The Hebrew word "ezuz" conveys the concept of strength, might, or power. It is often used to describe the formidable power of God, the strength of a nation, or the might of a warrior. In the biblical context, it emphasizes the overwhelming and awe-inspiring nature of divine or human strength. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength and might were highly valued attributes, often associated with God's ability to protect and deliver His people. The concept of "ezuz" would have been understood in the context of military prowess, divine intervention, and the sustaining power of God. The Israelites often attributed their victories and survival to the "ezuz" of Yahweh, their covenant God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azaz Definition strength, might, fierceness NASB Translation fierceness (1), power (1), strength (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֱזוּז noun [masculine] strength, might, fierceness = עֹז; — construct מִלְחָמָה ׳ע Isaiah 42:25 fierceness of battle (from ׳י; + חֵמָה אַמּוֺ), נוֺרְאֹחֶיךָ ׳ע Psalm 145:6; suffix עֱזוּזוֺ וְנִפְלְאֹתָיו Psalm 78:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance might, strength From azaz; forcibleness -- might, strength. see HEBREW azaz Forms and Transliterations וֶעֱז֖וּז וֶעֱז֣וּז וֶעֱזוּז֥וֹ ועזוז ועזוזו veeZuz veezuZo we‘ĕzūz we‘ĕzūzōw we·‘ĕ·zū·zōw we·‘ĕ·zūzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 78:4 HEB: תְּהִלּ֣וֹת יְהוָ֑ה וֶעֱזוּז֥וֹ וְ֝נִפְלְאוֹתָ֗יו אֲשֶׁ֣ר NAS: of the LORD, And His strength and His wondrous works KJV: of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works INT: the praises of the LORD and his strength and his wondrous he Psalm 145:6 Isaiah 42:25 3 Occurrences |
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