Lexicon azaq: To bind, to enclose, to restrain Original Word: עָזַק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fence about A primitive root; to grub over -- fence about. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to dig about NASB Translation dug it all around (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָזַק] verb dig about (Late Hebrew id., also surround, enclose; Aramaic עִזְקְתָא,  ,  ring; Arabic  cleave or furrow the earth with implement  ; Ethiopic  well, cistern); — Pi`el Imperfect3masculine singular suffix וַיְעַזְּקֵהוּ Isaiah 5:2 (intensive) and he dug it carefully about. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4060 (περιτίθημι, peritithēmi): To put around, to surround, often used in the context of placing or setting something around another object. Usage: The verb עָזַק (ʿāzaq) is used in the context of agricultural activities, specifically referring to the act of grubbing over or hoeing, which involves breaking up the soil around plants to promote growth and remove weeds. Context: The Hebrew verb עָזַק (ʿāzaq) appears in the context of agricultural practices in ancient Israel. It is a term that describes the manual labor involved in preparing and maintaining the soil for planting and growth. This activity was crucial in a predominantly agrarian society, where the productivity of the land was directly linked to the community's sustenance and prosperity. The act of grubbing over or hoeing would have been a common task for farmers, ensuring that the soil remained fertile and free from weeds that could hinder the growth of crops. The use of עָזַק (ʿāzaq) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of diligent labor and care in cultivating the land, reflecting broader themes of stewardship and responsibility. Forms and Transliterations וַֽיְעַזְּקֵ֣הוּ ויעזקהו vayazzeKehu way‘azzəqêhū way·‘az·zə·qê·hūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 5:2 HEB: וַֽיְעַזְּקֵ֣הוּ וַֽיְסַקְּלֵ֗הוּ וַיִּטָּעֵ֙הוּ֙ NAS: He dug it all around, removed its stones, KJV: And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones INT: dug removed and planted 1 Occurrence |
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