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עֱזוּז

𐤏𐤆𐤅𐤆

ʻĕzûwz

H5807 noun

SILEX Entry

Root עזק to be strong, to be powerful, to prevail

Definition

A quality or state of physical or metaphorical might, force, or power, most frequently describing overwhelming strength, vigor, or potency when attributed to warriors, armies, or divine agents. Less commonly, denotes the effect of forceful action or dominion.

Semantic Range

might, strength, force, power, vigor, (forceful) majesty, dynamic or conspicuous strength

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root ע.ז.ז (ʿ-z-z), which means 'to be strong, to be powerful, to prevail.' עֱזוּז is an abstract noun form in the pattern of ־וּז, reflecting the state or quality of might or strength rather than an agent or act. The core sense at the root level is strength, with this noun expressing the abstract idea of vigor or force.

Historical & Contextual Notes

עֱזוּז appears a handful of times in the Hebrew Bible, almost always denoting strength in a context of overwhelming force—whether human, military, or divine. For example, in Psalmic poetry it is used of the impressive or awe-inspiring might of the deity, especially as demonstrated in acts of creation or deliverance. It often conveys more than physical power, incorporating the sense of majesty, excellence, or intensity that commands respect or awe. Unlike עֹז (ʿoz), which can convey 'strength' in a general or enduring sense, עֱזוּז especially emphasizes dynamic, forceful displays of power. Later biblical and post-biblical usage sometimes carries forward the nuance of splendid or conspicuous might rather than mere brute strength. English translations tend to flatten these nuances to generic 'strength' or 'might,' but the original term often suggests active, visible power, sometimes bordering on majesty or radiance, especially when ascribed to the deity. עֱזוּז is notably rarer than עֹז and often appears in highly poetic contexts.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from עָזַז; forcibleness; might, strength.

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Root Family

עזז (ʿ-z-z) — to be strong, to be powerful, to prevail

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H4581 מָעוֹז in a stronghold of
H4590 מַעַזְיָה to Yah-is-Refuge
H5794 עַז strong
H5795 עֵז in the goats
H5797 עֹז my strength

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H5807-01 וֶ/עֱז֖וּז veezuz HC/Ncmsc and-fierceness/strength might-of 2
H5807-02 וֶ/עֱזוּז֥/וֹ veezuzo HC/Ncmsc/Sp3ms and his might and his prevailing might 1

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5807-01 Isaiah 42:25 וֶ/עֱז֖וּז veezuz HC/Ncmsc and-fierceness/strength might-of
H5807-02 Psalms 78:4 וֶ/עֱזוּז֥/וֹ veezuzo HC/Ncmsc/Sp3ms and his might and his prevailing might
H5807-01 Psalms 145:6 וֶ/עֱז֣וּז veezuz HC/Ncmsc of the might might-of
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