Definition
a primitive root; to be stout (literally or figuratively)
Traditional renderings: harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong.
Traditional renderings: harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders עָזַז:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
11 total
- Judges 3:10וַתָּ֣עָז · who prevailedThe Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him.
- Judges 6:2וַתָּ֥עָז · prevailed…and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.
- Psalm 9:19יָעֹ֣ז · prevailRise up, O LORD, do not let man prevail; let the nations be judged in Your presence.
- Psalm 52:7יָ֝עֹ֗ז · [and] strengthened himself“Look at the man who did not make God his refuge, but trusted in the abundance of his wealth and strengthened himself by destruction.”
- Psalm 68:28עוּזָּ֥ה · show Your strengthSummon Your power, O God; show Your strength, O God, which You have exerted on our behalf.
- Psalm 89:13תָּעֹ֥ז · strong isMighty is Your arm; strong is Your hand. Your right hand is exalted.
- Proverbs 7:13הֵעֵ֥זָה · she brazenlyShe seizes him and kisses him; she brazenly says to him:
- Proverbs 8:28בַּ֝עֲז֗וֹז · gushed forth…when He established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep gushed forth,
- Proverbs 21:29הֵעֵ֬ז · hardensA wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
- Ecclesiastes 7:19תָּעֹ֣ז · stronger thanWisdom makes the wise man stronger than ten rulers in a city.
- Daniel 11:12יָעֽוֹז׃ · triumphWhen the army is carried off, the king of the South will be proud in heart and will cast down tens of thousands, but he will not triumph.