Lexical Summary azaz: prevail, became fixed, brazen Original Word: עָזַז Strong's Exhaustive Concordance harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen self, be strong A primitive root; to be stout (literally or figuratively) -- harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be strong NASB Translation became fixed (1), brazen (1), displays a bold (1), mighty (1), prevail (2), prevailed (1), prevailed* (1), show yourself strong (1), strengthens (1), strong (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָזַז] verb be strong (Late Hebrew id., Hiph`il, especially in bad sense, and especially derivatives עַז; Phoenician עז strength, also in proper name Lzb338; Aramaic  be mighty, strong, compare Old Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene proper name עזיזו Lzb338 Cook90; Arabic  be mighty, strong, Ethiopic  id.; Assyrian ezêzu, be furious, ezzu, fierce); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יָעֹז Psalm 9:20; Psalm 52:9, יָעוֺז Daniel 11:12; 3feminine singular תָּעֹז Psalm 89:14; Ecclesiastes 7:19, וַתָּ֫עָז Judges 3:10; Judges 6:2; Imperative masculine singular עוּזָּה Psalm 68:29 (but see below); Infinitive construct עֲזוֺז Proverbs 8:28; — be strong, prevail, וַתָּ֫עָז יָדוֺ עַלֿ Judges 3:10 and his hand prevailed against, so Judges 6:2; אַלתָּֿעֹז אֱנוֺשׁ Psalm 9:20; Daniel 11:12; absolute תָּעֹז יָָֽדְךָ Psalm 89:14 (of ׳י); of apparently strength of wicked Psalm 52:9; בַּעֲזוֺז עִינוֺת תְּהוֺם Proverbs 8:28 when the fountains of the deep grew strong, i.e. firm, fixed; but Oort Bi Toy read בְּעַזְּזוֺ when he made firm, fixed fast ("" בְּאַמְּצוֺ); עוּוָּה אֱלֹהִים Psalm 68:29 Che Bae and others shew thyself strong, O God, who, etc., compare Köi. 363; < ׳עוֺז הָא the might, O God, which, etc., Hup Du; הַחָכְמָה תָּעֹז לֶחָכָם Ecclesiastes 7:19 wisdom is strong for the wise. — לָעוֺז Isaiah 30:2 see עוּז. Hiph`il Perfect3masculine singular חֵעֵז אִישׁ רָשָׁע בְּפָנָיו Proverbs 21:29 a wicked man maketh firm (sheweth boldness) with his face; so 3 feminine singular הֵעֵ֫זָה פָנֶיהָ Proverbs 7:13 (Ges§ 67dd Köi. 372) she maketh bold her face. Topical Lexicon Overview of Usage and Thematic Range עָזַז appears twelve times, conveying the idea of becoming strong, prevailing, hardening, or acting with bold resolve. Scripture applies the verb both positively—celebrating God-given might and moral courage—and negatively—exposing brazen arrogance or obstinate sin. Divine Empowerment and Military Victory • Judges 3:10 presents עָזַז at the birth of Israel’s first judge: “The Spirit of the LORD came upon him… and his hand prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim.” The verb underscores that victory flows from the Spirit, not mere human prowess. These contrasting narratives frame Israel’s history: covenant faith unleashes divine strength; unbelief hands strength to oppressors. Psalms: Prayer and Praise Concerning Strength • Psalm 9:19 entreats the LORD: “let not man prevail,” affirming that ultimate power rests with God alone. Wisdom Literature: Moral Courage versus Brazen Sin • The seductress of Proverbs 7:13 shows a “brazen” face, illustrating how עָזַז can describe unblushing shamelessness. Prophetic Rebuke of Misplaced Trust Isaiah 30:2 condemns Judah for racing to Egypt “to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection,” literally “to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh.” Political alliances that bypass God exchange living trust for brittle props. Daniel 11:12 portrays the king of the South whose heart “will be exalted” after victory; his temporary triumph illustrates how pride-fueled strength quickly erodes in God’s unfolding plan. Ministry Implications 1. Dependence on the Spirit: True prevailing power, whether in personal holiness or corporate mission, mirrors Othniel’s Spirit-endued strength, not Midian’s fleeting dominance. Summary עָזַז traces a theological arc from Spirit-given victory, through the folly of arrogant strength, to the eternal reliability of God’s own power. Its occurrences press every generation to renounce self-made hardness and to rest in the Lord whose “hand is strong” and whose purposes prevail forever. Forms and Transliterations בַּ֝עֲז֗וֹז בעזוז הֵעֵ֥זָה הֵעֵ֬ז העז העזה וַתָּ֣עָז וַתָּ֥עָז ותעז יָ֝עֹ֗ז יָעֹ֣ז יָעֽוֹז׃ יעוז׃ יעז לָעוֹז֙ לעוז עוּזָּ֥ה עוזה תָּעֹ֣ז תָּעֹ֥ז תעז ‘ūz·zāh ‘ūzzāh ba‘ăzōwz ba·‘ă·zō·wz baaZoz hê‘êz hê‘êzāh hê·‘ê·zāh hê·‘êz heEz heEzah lā‘ōwz lā·‘ō·wz laOz tā‘ōz tā·‘ōz taOz uzZah vatTaoz wat·tā·‘āz wattā‘āz yā‘ōwz yā‘ōz yā·‘ō·wz yā·‘ōz yaOzLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 3:10 HEB: מֶ֣לֶךְ אֲרָ֑ם וַתָּ֣עָז יָד֔וֹ עַ֖ל NAS: into his hand, so that he prevailed over KJV: and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim. INT: king Aram prevailed his hand over Judges 6:2 Psalm 9:19 Psalm 52:7 Psalm 68:28 Psalm 89:13 Proverbs 7:13 Proverbs 8:28 Proverbs 21:29 Ecclesiastes 7:19 Isaiah 30:2 Daniel 11:12 12 Occurrences |
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