עָזַז
a.zaz
“be strong”
Definition
to be stout (literally or figuratively)
a primitive root;
- to be strong 1a) (Qal) to be strong, prevail 1b) (Hiphil) to make firm, strengthen
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Grammar & Morphology
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Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
עָזַז appears 7 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
When 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.
Wisdom makes the wise manstronger than ten rulers in a city.
The 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.
and the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of the Midianites, the Israelites prepared shelters for themselves in the mountains, caves, and strongholds.
A wicked man hardens his face,but the upright man makes his way sure.
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