Strong's Lexicon atsum: Mighty, numerous, powerful Original Word: עָצוּם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָצַם (atsam), which means "to be mighty" or "to be numerous." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence, the Greek word δυνατός (dunatos) can carry similar meanings of power and might, as seen in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "atsum" is used to describe something that is strong, powerful, or numerous. It often conveys the idea of might or strength in numbers, whether referring to people, nations, or other entities. The term can be used both in a literal sense, such as describing a large group of people, and in a metaphorical sense, such as describing the strength or power of a nation or an individual. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, strength and power were often associated with numbers, whether in terms of population, military might, or wealth. The concept of being "mighty" was highly valued, as it often determined a nation's ability to defend itself, expand its territory, and exert influence over others. In the biblical narrative, the might of a nation or a group is frequently contrasted with the power of God, who is depicted as the ultimate source of strength and authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsom Definition mighty, numerous NASB Translation great (1), large number (1), mightier (6), mighty (14), mighty men (1), mighty ones (1), numerous (1), strong (5), stronger (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָצוּם31 adjective mighty, numerous; — ׳ע Genesis 18:18 +, plural עֲצוּמִים Isaiah 8:7 +, עֲצֻמִים Micah 4:3 +; suffix עֲצוּמָיו Psalm 10:10; — 1 mighty, especially of people, strong in numbers (often "" רַב, גָּדוֺל) Genesis 18:18; Exodus 1:9 3t. J E; Deuteronomy 4:38 6t. D, Micah 4:3,7; Zechariah 8:22; Isaiah 60:22 (opposed to צָעִיר), of locusts Joel 1:6; Joel 2:2,5, compare Joel 2:11; so of חַיִל Daniel 11:25; עַם לאֹ עָצוּם, i.e. feeble Proverbs 30:26 (of the שָׁפָן); less often of individual ׳מְלָכִים ע Psalm 135:10; of waters Isaiah 8:7; ׳ע alone Proverbs 18:18 the mighty, Daniel 8:24; Psalm 10:10 his mighty ones i.e. claws, of lion, so Ew De Che Bae and others). 2 numerous, countless (all "" רַב): Amos 5:12; Psalm 35:18; as substantive = many Isaiah 53:12; Proverbs 7:26. — Isaiah 41:21 see עֲצֻמָה below III. עצם. below III. עצם (√ of following, si vera lectio; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance feeble, great, mighty, must, strong Or matsum {aw-tsoom'}; passive participle of atsam; powerful (specifically, a paw); by implication, numerous -- + feeble, great, mighty, must, strong. see HEBREW atsam Forms and Transliterations בַּ֝עֲצוּמָ֗יו בעצומיו הָעֲצוּמִים֙ העצומים וְעָצ֑וּם וְעָצ֔וּם וְעָצ֖וּם וַ֝עֲצֻמִ֗ים וַעֲצֻמִ֖ים וַעֲצֻמִ֛ים וַעֲצוּמִ֑ים וַעֲצוּמִ֖ים ועצום ועצומים ועצמים עֲצֻמִ֖ים עֲצוּמִ֔ים עֲצוּמִ֖ים עֲצוּמִ֣ים עֲצוּמִֽים׃ עֲצוּמִים֮ עָצ֑וּם עָצ֔וּם עָצ֖וּם עָצ֣וּם עָצ֥וּם עצום עצומים עצומים׃ עצמים ‘ă·ṣu·mîm ‘ă·ṣū·mîm ‘ā·ṣūm ‘āṣūm ‘ăṣumîm ‘ăṣūmîm aTzum atzuMim ba‘ăṣūmāw ba·‘ă·ṣū·māw baatzuMav hā‘ăṣūmîm hā·‘ă·ṣū·mîm haatzuMim vaatzuMim veaTzum wa‘ăṣumîm wa‘ăṣūmîm wa·‘ă·ṣu·mîm wa·‘ă·ṣū·mîm wə‘āṣūm wə·‘ā·ṣūmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 18:18 HEB: לְג֥וֹי גָּד֖וֹל וְעָצ֑וּם וְנִ֨בְרְכוּ ב֔וֹ NAS: a great and mighty nation, KJV: shall surely become a great and mighty nation, INT: nation A great and mighty shall be blessed all Exodus 1:9 Numbers 14:12 Numbers 22:6 Numbers 32:1 Deuteronomy 4:38 Deuteronomy 7:1 Deuteronomy 9:1 Deuteronomy 9:14 Deuteronomy 11:23 Deuteronomy 26:5 Joshua 23:9 Psalm 10:10 Psalm 35:18 Psalm 135:10 Proverbs 7:26 Proverbs 18:18 Proverbs 30:26 Isaiah 8:7 Isaiah 53:12 Isaiah 60:22 Daniel 8:24 Daniel 11:25 Joel 1:6 Joel 2:2 31 Occurrences |
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defence, see Du and compare Thes; > De Di and others your mighty things strong arguments (from עָצוּם, below I. עצם, which following perhaps imitates in vocalization)). 
