חֶזְקָה
chez.qahstrengthHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences3 books4 verses
Definition
feminine of H2391; prevailing power
Traditional renderings: strength(-en self), (was) strong.
Traditional renderings: strength(-en self), (was) strong.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חֶזְקָה:
- ἰσχυρόςischuros“strong”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- 2 Chronicles 12:1וּכְחֶזְקָת֔וֹ · and royal powerAfter Rehoboam had established his sovereignty and royal power, he and all Israel with him forsook the Law of the LORD.
- 2 Chronicles 26:16וּכְחֶזְקָת֗וֹ · But when [Uzziah] became powerfulBut when Uzziah became powerful, his arrogance led to his own destruction. He was unfaithful to the LORD his God, for he entered the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.
- Isaiah 8:11כְּחֶזְקַ֣ת · with a strongFor this is what the LORD has spoken to me with a strong hand, instructing me not to walk in the way of this people:
- Daniel 11:2וּכְחֶזְקָת֣וֹ · By the powerNow then, I will tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. By the power of his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.