מָעוֹז

ma.ozNoun (Masculine)H4581

security

From: (also מָעוּז ); or מָעֹז (also מָעֻז; from H5810 (עָזַז);

Short Definition

a fortified place; figuratively, a defence

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold 1a) place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold 1b) refuge (of God) (fig.) 1c) human protection (fig.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

29 times

Appears 29 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Isaiah
9
Daniel
7
Psalms
4
Ezk
2
Nam
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 22:33
  • Daniel 11:31
  • Isaiah 17:9
  • Isaiah 25:4
  • Jeremiah 16:19

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