Definition
a primitive root; to be strong; causatively, to strengthen, i.e. (figuratively) to save (by flight)
Traditional renderings: gather (self, self to flee), retire.
Traditional renderings: gather (self, self to flee), retire.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עוּז:
- παρακαλέωparakaleō“to plead/comfort”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Exodus 9:19הָעֵז֙ · to shelterSo give orders now to shelter your livestock and everything you have in the field. Every man or beast that remains in the field and is not brought inside will die when the hail comes down upon them.’”
- Isaiah 10:31הֵעִֽיזוּ׃ · take refugeMadmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.
- Isaiah 30:2לָעוֹז֙ · to seek shelterThey set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.
- Jeremiah 4:6הָעִ֖יזוּ · Seek refugeRaise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.
- Jeremiah 6:1הָעִ֣זוּ׀ · Run for cover“Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.