Strong's Hebrew: 2392. חֹ֫זֶק (chozeq) -- Strength, power, might
Strong's Lexicon
chozeq: Strength, power, might
Original Word: חֹזֶק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chozeq
Pronunciation: kho'-zek
Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-zek)
Definition: Strength, power, might
Meaning: power
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2479 (ischus) – strength, might
- G1411 (dunamis) – power, ability
Usage: The Hebrew word "chozeq" primarily denotes strength or power, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It is used to describe the might or force of an individual, a group, or even a concept. In the biblical context, it can refer to the strength of a warrior, the power of God, or the fortitude of a person's character.
Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength was a highly valued trait, often associated with leadership and divine favor. Physical strength was essential for survival in a world where warfare and manual labor were common. However, the biblical narrative frequently emphasizes that true strength comes from reliance on God rather than mere human ability. This perspective is rooted in the covenant relationship between God and Israel, where God is seen as the ultimate source of power and protection.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chazaq
Definition
strength
NASB Translation
power (1), powerful (3), strength (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חֹ֫זֶק noun masculine strength; — ׳ח construct Exodus 13:3 3t.; חָזְקֵנוּ Amos 6:13; —
1 of ׳י, יַד ׳ח Exodus 13:3,14,16 (all J E).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
strength
From chazaq; power -- strength.
see HEBREW chazaq
Forms and Transliterations
בְּחֹ֣זֶק בְחָזְקֵ֔נוּ בחזק בחזקנו חֹ֖זֶק חזק ḇə·ḥā·zə·qê·nū bə·ḥō·zeq beChozek ḇəḥāzəqênū bəḥōzeq Chozek ḥō·zeq ḥōzeq vechazeKenu
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 13:3
HEB: עֲבָדִ֔ים כִּ֚י בְּחֹ֣זֶק יָ֔ד הוֹצִ֧יא
NAS: of slavery; for by a powerful hand
KJV: of bondage; for by strength of hand
INT: of slavery by A powerful hand brought
Exodus 13:14
HEB: וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ אֵלָ֔יו בְּחֹ֣זֶק יָ֗ד הוֹצִיאָ֧נוּ
NAS: then you shall say to him, 'With a powerful hand
KJV: What [is] this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand
INT: saying to him A powerful hand brought
Exodus 13:16
HEB: עֵינֶ֑יךָ כִּ֚י בְּחֹ֣זֶק יָ֔ד הוֹצִיאָ֥נוּ
NAS: on your forehead, for with a powerful hand
KJV: between thine eyes: for by strength of hand
INT: eyes with A powerful hand brought
Amos 6:13
HEB: הָאֹ֣מְרִ֔ים הֲל֣וֹא בְחָזְקֵ֔נוּ לָקַ֥חְנוּ לָ֖נוּ
NAS: And say, Have we not by our [own] strength taken
KJV: to us horns by our own strength?
INT: and say by our strength taken horns
Haggai 2:22
HEB: מַמְלָכ֔וֹת וְהִ֨שְׁמַדְתִּ֔י חֹ֖זֶק מַמְלְכ֣וֹת הַגּוֹיִ֑ם
NAS: and destroy the power of the kingdoms
KJV: and I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms
INT: of kingdoms and destroy the power of the kingdoms of the nations