Berean Strong's Lexicon tazaz: To be strong, to prevail, to harden Original Word: תַּזַּז Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts includes "κραταιόω" (krataioō), meaning to strengthen or make strong. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tazaz" primarily conveys the idea of strength and resilience. It is used to describe the act of prevailing or becoming strong, often in the context of overcoming obstacles or adversaries. The term can also imply the hardening of one's resolve or heart, suggesting a firmness or steadfastness in purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, strength and the ability to prevail were highly valued traits, often associated with leadership and divine favor. The concept of hardening one's heart can also be found in various ancient texts, where it signifies a determined resistance to change or influence. In the biblical narrative, strength is frequently linked to God's empowerment of individuals to fulfill His purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to strike away NASB Translation cut away (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תָּזַז] verb Hiph`il strike away (ᵑ7 נְתַז (rare) spring forth; Late Hebrew נִתֵּז spring, spurt, out; Hiph`il, Aph`el cut off (head, etc.)); — Perfect3masculine singular אֶתהַֿנְּטִישׁוֺת הֵמִיר הֵתַ֑ז Isaiah 18:5. תַּזְנוּת see זנה. [תַּחְבֻּלָה] see I. חבל. תֹּחוּ see תּוֺחַ. תַּחְכְמֹנִי. תַּחֲלֻאִים see I. חלא. תְּחִלָּה see II. חלל p. 321. תֹּחֶ֫לֶת see תּוֺחֶלֶת below יחל. תַּחְמָס see חמם. תַּ֫חַן see חנה. I, II. תְּחִנָּה see I. חק. תַּחֲנוּן see חנן. [תַּתֲנְה], תַּחֲנִי see חנה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance darts A primitive root; to lop off -- cut down. Forms and Transliterations הֵתַֽז׃ התז׃ hê·ṯaz heTaz hêṯazLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 18:5 HEB: הַנְּטִישׁ֖וֹת הֵסִ֥יר הֵתַֽז׃ NAS: And remove [and] cut away the spreading branches. KJV: and take away [and] cut down the branches. INT: the spreading and remove cut |
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