עָֽז
𐤏𐤆
ʻaz
in power
Having strength or might; exhibiting intensity or forcefulness in character or action. Often used to describe individuals, animals, or phenomena possessing conspicuous physical, moral, or social power and fortitude. In some contexts, denotes fierce or harsh qualities, emphasizing intensity or severity rather than simple strength. Can be used of both positive traits (valor, strength of character) and negative ones (fierceness, severity, greed).
Genesis 49:3 · Word #10
Lexicon H5794
| Lemma | עַז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤆 |
| Transliteration | ʻaz |
| Strong's | H5794 |
| Definition | Having strength or might; exhibiting intensity or forcefulness in character or action. Often used to describe individuals, animals, or phenomena possessing conspicuous physical, moral, or social power and fortitude. In some contexts, denotes fierce or harsh qualities, emphasizing intensity or severity rather than simple strength. Can be used of both positive traits (valor, strength of character) and negative ones (fierceness, severity, greed). |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | in power |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5794-01
strong
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute form from the root עזז. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form עַז is a masculine singular adjective derived from the root עזז, expressing the quality of strength or intensity. "Strong" preserves the core sense of firmness and might inherent in the root without importing contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
power
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Adjusted to 'power' to match the poetic sense of strong, might, or force, as per the SILEX definition and context. |