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עִזּוּז

𐤏𐤆𐤅𐤆

ʻizzûwz

H5808 adjective

SILEX Entry

Root עזז to be strong, to prevail, to make firm

Definition

A collective noun denoting strength or military force, typically referring to a powerful group such as a host, army, or force in the context of combat or confrontation. The term can also refer, more generally, to the quality or manifestation of force or power, whether in a military or abstract sense.

Semantic Range

martial force, military strength, host or army, powerful force, might, strength

Root / Etymology

Root: עזז (ʻzz), meaning 'to be strong, prevail, be courageous.' עִזּוּז (ʻizzûz) is a derivative noun form constructed with a doubling of the zayin, creating a sense of intensification and collectivity. The noun connotes a gathering or condition marked by strength or might.

Historical & Contextual Notes

עִזּוּז occurs infrequently in the Hebrew Bible (notably in Psalm 24:8 and Psalm 78:26), always in poetic or elevated diction. In Psalm 24:8 it is used in parallel with terms for valor and might, describing a powerful force capable of achieving victory. The usage does not denote a formal military unit in the administrative sense but refers broadly to martial strength or a forceful host. The term overlaps in meaning with חַיִל (ḥayil, 'might, army') but is less commonly used and usually appears in contexts emphasizing overwhelming or conquering power. In later periods, more technical terms for armies or hosts were employed. English translations often render the term as 'might,' 'strength,' or 'army,' but these may obscure the collective force implied by the Hebrew. Unlike the related root עָז (ʻaz, 'strong'), עִזּוּז emphasizes cumulative or collective power rather than the strength of an individual. There is no evidence that בעִזּוּז refers to a religious group or formal institution; its usage is restricted to poetic descriptions of force.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from עָזַז; forcible; collectively and concretely, an army; power, strong.

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Root Family

עזז (ʿ-z-z) — strength, prevailing, firmness

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
H5808-01 עִזּ֣וּז izuz HAamsa strong mighty force 1
H5808-02 וְ/עִזּ֑וּז veizuz HC/Aamsa and-power and mighty force 1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H5808-02 Isaiah 43:17 וְ/עִזּ֑וּז veizuz HC/Aamsa and-power and mighty force
H5808-01 Psalms 24:8 עִזּ֣וּז izuz HAamsa strong mighty force
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