עָזַז
a.zaz
be strong
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "aza"z" (Strong's H5810, transliterated as a.zaz) primarily means "to be strong". In the context of the body and health, it conveys a physical sense of power or potency. This strength can be physical, as in the strength of one's muscles or overall physical abilities, or it can imply a lack of illness or weakness. The word is used 11 times in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its moderate level of occurrence. When examining the uses of this word, we find that it can be used to describe various forms of physical strength or resilience. Given its definition and usage, "aza"z" is more about possessing or being characterized by physical vigor, rather than a general notion of emotional or spiritual strength. Considering "aza"z's definition and usage, it suggests that physical strength and health are highly valued in ancient Hebrew culture. The word's repeated use in different contexts highlights the importance of maintaining and demonstrating physical prowess in various life situations, from everyday tasks to more significant events or interactions.
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Occurrences in Scripture
11 total occurrences across the text
Arise, Yahweh! Don’t let man prevail. Let the nations be judged in your sight.
Psalms 52:7“Behold, this is the man who didn’t make God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.”
Psalms 68:28Your God has commanded your strength. Strengthen, God, that which you have done for us.
Psalms 89:13You have a mighty arm. Your hand is strong, and your right hand is exalted.
Proverbs 7:13So she caught him, and kissed him. With an impudent face she said to him:
Proverbs 8:28when he established the clouds above, when the springs of the deep became strong,
Proverbs 21:29A wicked man hardens his face; but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.
Ecclesiastes 7:19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Daniel 11:12The multitude will be lifted up, and his heart will be exalted. He will cast down tens of thousands, but he won’t prevail.
Judges 3:10Yahweh’s Spirit came on him, and he judged Israel; and he went out to war, and Yahweh delivered Cushan Rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand. His hand prevailed against Cushan Rishathaim.
Judges 6:2The hand of Midian prevailed against Israel; and because of Midian the children of Israel made themselves the dens which are in the mountains, the caves, and the strongholds.