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Lexicon :: Strong's H5797 - ʿōz

Aa
עֹז
Transliteration
ʿōz
Pronunciation
oze
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1596b

Strong’s Definitions

עֹז ʻôz, oze; or (fully) עוֹז ʻôwz; from H5810; strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise):—boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 93x

The KJV translates Strong's H5797 in the following manner: strength (60x), strong (17x), power (11x), might (2x), boldness (1x), loud (1x), mighty (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 93x
The KJV translates Strong's H5797 in the following manner: strength (60x), strong (17x), power (11x), might (2x), boldness (1x), loud (1x), mighty (1x).

  1. might, strength

    1. material or physical

    2. personal or social or political

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
עֹז ʻôz, oze; or (fully) עוֹז ʻôwz; from H5810; strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise):—boldness, loud, might, power, strength, strong.
STRONGS H5797: Abbreviations
† עֹז, and (rarely) עוֺז noun masculine strength, might; — absolute ע׳ Judges 9:51 +, עוֺז Psalm 84:6 +, עָזֿ Isaiah 26:1, once עָ֑ז Genesis 49:3; construct עֹז Micah 5:3 +, עָזֿ Psalm 28:8; suffix עָזִּי Exodus 15:2 + 2 times, עֻזִּי Psalm 28:7 +; עָזְּךָ Psalm 21:2 + 2 times, עֻזְּךָ Psalm 66:3 +; suffix 1st person plural עוּזֵנוּ Psalm 81:2; 3rd person masculine plural עֻזָּמוּ Psalm 89:18, etc.; — strength, might (usually in poetry, + 44 times Psalms):
1. material and physical, מִגְדַּלעֹֿז Judges 9:51, and figurative (of י׳), Psalm 61:4; Proverbs 18:10, מַחֲסִיעֹֿז Psalm 71:7, compare עִיר עָזלָֿנוּ Isaiah 26:1, קִרְיַתעֹֿז Proverbs 18:19 (simile), Proverbs 10:15 = Proverbs 18:11 (figurative); עֹז מִבְטֶחָ֑ה Proverbs 21:22 (of a city, read possibly מעוז Toy); צוּר עֻזִּי Psalm 62:8 (figurative); מְרוֺם עֻזָּהּ Jeremiah 51:53 (of Babylonian), מַצְּבוֺת עֻזֵּךְ Ezekiel 26:11 (of Tyre), compare Psalm 30:8 (reading לְהַרְרֵיעֹֿז Targum Hup Che Kau We; but no object for verb; Gie in Bae proposes הָעֳמַדְתִּי for הֶעֱמַדְתָּה); רְקִיעַ עֻזּוֺ Psalm 150:1his mighty firmament (De Hup Kau and others; Ki AV RV Che the f. of his power, where his power dwells); בְּכָלעֹֿז with all one's might 2 Samuel 6:14 = 1 Chronicles 13:8, + 2 Chronicles 30:21 (where so read, for MT כְּלֵי עֹז, Kau Kit compare Be Oettli); בְּעוֺז Proverbs 31:17, 25; abstract for concrete Judges 5:21 si vera lectio, but probably corrupt, compare GFM Bu; of crocodile Job 41:14; קוֺל עֹז Psalm 68:34 a might voice; זְרוֺעַ עֻזּוֺ = his mighty arm (figurative of י׳) Isaiah 62:8, compare Isaiah 51:9; Psalm 89:11; Job 26:2, גֶּשֶׁם מִטְרוֺת עֻזּוֺ Job 37:6; מַטֵּהעֹֿז, figurative of political power Jeremiah 48:17 (|| מַקֵּל תִּפְאָרָה), Ezekiel 19:11, 12, 14 (vine-branches, in figure), Psalm 110:2.
2. personal, social, and political:
a. Amos 3:11, גְּאוֺן ע׳ Leviticus 26:19 (H), Ezekiel 24:21; Ezekiel 30:6, 18; Ezekiel 33:28.
b. bestowed by י׳, 1 Samuel 2:10 (song), Psalm 29:11; Psalm 68:36; Psalm 86:16; Psalm 138:3, עוֺזלֿוֺ בָ֑ךְ Psalm 84:6; Psalm 138:3; so (implicit) of Zion Isaiah 52:1.
c. of י׳ as strength of his servants Micah 5:3; Isaiah 49:5; Psalm 81:2; Psalm 84:6, also Exodus 15:2 (|| יְשׁוּעָה) = Isaiah 12:2 = Psalm 118:14, compare Isaiah 45:24, עֹז יְשׁוּעָתִי Psalm 140:8, תִּפְאֶרֶת עֻזָּמוֺ Psalm 89:18; sometimes as their stronghold, for defence Jeremiah 16:19 (+ מָעֻזִּי), Psalm 28:7 (+ מָגִנִּי), Psalm 28:8 (|| מָעוֺז), Psalm 46:2 (+ מַחֲסֶה), Psalm 59:10 (reading עֻזִּי, see Commentaries and Ginsbmargin; || מִשְׂגַּבִּי), Psalm 59:18 (|| id.), compare Proverbs 14:26 (|| מַחְסֶה); see also below 1. — Proverbs 24:5 see עַז.
3. might of י׳ (especially Psalms):
a. as essential attribute Habakkuk 3:4; Job 12:16; Psalm 62:12; Psalm 63:3; Psalm 68:35; Psalm 93:1; Psalm 96:6 = 1 Chronicles 16:27; עֹז מֶלֶךְ Psalm 99:4 (title of י׳).
b. theme of ascription in praise Psalm 29:1 (with יָהַב) = Psalm 96:7 = 1 Chronicles 16:28; Psalm 59:17 (with שִׁיר), Psalm 68:35 (with נָתַן).
c. exerted for his people and against his foes Exodus 15:13 (song), Psalm 21:2 (|| יְשׁוּעָה), Psalm 21:14; Psalm 66:3; Psalm 68:29 + Psalm 68:29 (reading עוֺז for עוּזָּה, see עזז), Psalm 74:13; Psalm 77:15; Psalm 78:26; Psalm 105:4 = 1 Chronicles 16:11; Ezra 8:22 (+ אַפּוֹ), compare אַפֶּ֑ךָ עֹז Psalm 90:11.
d. manifested in connection with the ark, אֲרוֺן עֻזֶּ֑ךָ 2 Chronicles 6:41= Psalm 132:8, עֹז = ark Psalm 78:61.
4. פָּנָיו עֹז = boldness, impudence Ecclesiastes 8:1, changed by wisdom, De Wild and others; < read עַז פ׳ he who is impudent Greek Version of the LXX Siegf (compare עזז Hiph.).
5. = stronghold (compare 2c): Psalm 8:3 out of the mouth of babes... thou hast founded strength, or a stronghold (for thy defence, Psalm 8:3b), so Ew De Hup Kau Sch Che Dr, compare Du; > praise Vrss Bae. — מָעוֺז see עוז.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

49:3

Exodus

15:2; 15:2; 15:13

Leviticus

26:19

Judges

5:21; 9:51; 9:51

1 Samuel

2:10

2 Samuel

6:14

1 Chronicles

13:8; 16:11; 16:27; 16:28

2 Chronicles

6:41; 30:21

Ezra

8:22

Job

12:16; 26:2; 37:6; 41:14

Psalms

8:3; 8:3; 21:2; 21:2; 28:7; 28:7; 28:8; 28:8; 29:1; 29:11; 30:8; 46:2; 59:10; 59:17; 61:4; 62:8; 62:12; 63:3; 66:3; 66:3; 68:29; 68:29; 68:34; 68:35; 68:35; 71:7; 74:13; 77:15; 78:26; 78:61; 81:2; 81:2; 84:6; 84:6; 84:6; 86:16; 89:11; 89:18; 89:18; 90:11; 93:1; 96:6; 96:7; 99:4; 105:4; 110:2; 118:14; 132:8; 138:3; 138:3; 140:8; 150:1

Proverbs

10:15; 14:26; 18:10; 18:11; 18:19; 21:22; 24:5; 31:17; 31:25

Ecclesiastes

8:1

Isaiah

12:2; 26:1; 26:1; 45:24; 49:5; 51:9; 52:1; 62:8

Jeremiah

16:19; 48:17; 51:53

Ezekiel

19:11; 19:12; 19:14; 24:21; 26:11; 30:6; 30:18; 33:28

Amos

3:11

Micah

5:3; 5:3

Habakkuk

3:4

H5797

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Strong's Number H5797 matches the Hebrew עֹז (ʿōz),
which occurs 92 times in 91 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 2 / 2 (Psa 93:1–Hab 3:4)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 93:1 - The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and armed with strength; indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:6 - Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 96:7 - Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 99:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 99:4 - The King is mighty, he loves justice— you have established equity; in Jacob you have done what is just and right.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:4 - Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 110:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 110:2 - The LORD will extend your mighty scepter from Zion, saying, “Rule in the midst of your enemies!”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:14 - The LORD is my strength and my defense[fn]; he has become my salvation.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 132:8 - ‘Arise, LORD, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:3 - When I called, you answered me; you greatly emboldened me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:7 - Sovereign LORD, my strong deliverer, you shield my head in the day of battle.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 150:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 150:1 - Praise the LORD.[fn] Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:15 - The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:26 - Whoever fears the LORD has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:10 - The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:11 - The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:19 - A brother wronged is more unyielding than a fortified city; disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 21:22 - One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5 - The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:17 - She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:25

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:25 - She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 8:1 - Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things? A person’s wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 12:2 - Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense[fn]; he has become my salvation.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 45:24 - They will say of me, ‘In the LORD alone are deliverance and strength.’ ” All who have raged against him will come to him and be put to shame.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 49:5 - And now the LORD says— he who formed me in the womb to be his servant to bring Jacob back to him and gather Israel to himself, for I am[fn] honored in the eyes of the LORD and my God has been my strength—

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:9 - Awake, awake, arm of the LORD, clothe yourself with strength! Awake, as in days gone by, as in generations of old. Was it not you who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced that monster through?

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 52:1

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 52:1 - Awake, awake, Zion, clothe yourself with strength! Put on your garments of splendor, Jerusalem, the holy city. The uncircumcised and defiled will not enter you again.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 62:8 - The LORD has sworn by his right hand and by his mighty arm: “Never again will I give your grain as food for your enemies, and never again will foreigners drink the new wine for which you have toiled;

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 16:19 - LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress, to you the nations will come from the ends of the earth and say, “Our ancestors possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 48:17 - Mourn for her, all who live around her, all who know her fame; say, ‘How broken is the mighty scepter, how broken the glorious staff!’

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Unchecked Copy BoxJer 51:53 - Even if Babylon ascends to the heavens and fortifies her lofty stronghold, I will send destroyers against her,”

declares the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:11 - Its branches were strong, fit for a ruler’s scepter. It towered high above the thick foliage, conspicuous for its height and for its many branches.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:12

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:12 - But it was uprooted in fury and thrown to the ground. The east wind made it shrivel, it was stripped of its fruit; its strong branches withered and fire consumed them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 19:14 - Fire spread from one of its main[fn] branches and consumed its fruit. No strong branch is left on it fit for a ruler’s scepter.’ “This is a lament and is to be used as a lament.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 24:21

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 24:21 - Say to the people of Israel, ‘This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I am about to desecrate my sanctuary—the stronghold in which you take pride, the delight of your eyes, the object of your affection. The sons and daughters you left behind will fall by the sword.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 26:11

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 26:11 - The hooves of his horses will trample all your streets; he will kill your people with the sword, and your strong pillars will fall to the ground.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 30:6

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 30:6 - “ ‘This is what the LORD says: “ ‘The allies of Egypt will fall and her proud strength will fail. From Migdol to Aswan they will fall by the sword within her,

declares the Sovereign LORD.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 30:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 30:18 - Dark will be the day at Tahpanhes when I break the yoke of Egypt; there her proud strength will come to an end. She will be covered with clouds, and her villages will go into captivity.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEze 33:28

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 33:28 - I will make the land a desolate waste, and her proud strength will come to an end, and the mountains of Israel will become desolate so that no one will cross them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 3:11 - Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: “An enemy will overrun your land, pull down your strongholds and plunder your fortresses.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxMic 5:4 - He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 3:4 - His splendor was like the sunrise; rays flashed from his hand, where his power was hidden.

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