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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)
Dictionary Aids

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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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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

Page 1 / 2 (Exo 15:2–Psa 90:11)

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:2

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:2 - The LORD is my strength and my song;
he has given me victory.
This is my God, and I will praise him—
my father’s God, and I will exalt him!

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:13

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:13 - “With your unfailing love you lead
the people you have redeemed.
In your might, you guide them
to your sacred home.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:19

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:19 - I will break your proud spirit by making the skies as unyielding as iron and the earth as hard as bronze.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:21

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:21 - The Kishon River swept them away—
that ancient torrent, the Kishon.
March on with courage, my soul!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 9:51

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 9:51 - But there was a strong tower inside the town, and all the men and women—the entire population—fled to it. They barricaded themselves in and climbed up to the roof of the tower.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:10 - Those who fight against the LORD will be shattered.
He thunders against them from heaven;
the LORD judges throughout the earth.
He gives power to his king;
he increases the strength[fn] of his anointed one.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 6:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 6:14 - And David danced before the LORD with all his might, wearing a priestly garment.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 13:8 - David and all Israel were celebrating before God with all their might, singing songs and playing all kinds of musical instruments—lyres, harps, tambourines, cymbals, and trumpets.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:11 - Search for the LORD and for his strength;
continually seek him.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:27 - Honor and majesty surround him;
strength and joy fill his dwelling.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:28 - O nations of the world, recognize the LORD,
recognize that the LORD is glorious and strong.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:41

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:41 - “And now arise, O LORD God, and enter your resting place, along with the Ark, the symbol of your power. May your priests, O LORD God, be clothed with salvation; may your loyal servants rejoice in your goodness.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:21 - So the people of Israel who were present in Jerusalem joyously celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days. Each day the Levites and priests sang to the LORD, accompanied by loud instruments.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 8:22

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 8:22 - For I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen[fn] to accompany us and protect us from enemies along the way. After all, we had told the king, “Our God’s hand of protection is on all who worship him, but his fierce anger rages against those who abandon him.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16 - Yes, strength and wisdom are his;
deceivers and deceived are both in his power.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:2 - “How you have helped the powerless!
How you have saved the weak!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:6 - “He directs the snow to fall on the earth
and tells the rain to pour down.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:22 - “The tremendous strength in Leviathan’s neck
strikes terror wherever it goes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:2 - You have taught children and infants
to tell of your strength,[fn]
silencing your enemies
and all who oppose you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1 -

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

How the king rejoices in your strength, O LORD!
He shouts with joy because you give him victory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Rise up, O LORD, in all your power.
With music and singing we celebrate your mighty acts.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:8 - The LORD gives his people strength.
He is a safe fortress for his anointed king.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 29:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 29:1 -

A psalm of David.

Honor the LORD, you heavenly beings[fn];
honor the LORD for his glory and strength.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 29:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 29:11 - The LORD gives his people strength.
The LORD blesses them with peace.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:7 - Your favor, O LORD, made me as secure as a mountain.
Then you turned away from me, and I was shattered.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:1 -

For the choir director: A song of the descendants of Korah, to be sung by soprano voices.[fn]

God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:9 - You are my strength; I wait for you to rescue me,
for you, O God, are my fortress.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:16 - But as for me, I will sing about your power.
Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love.
For you have been my refuge,
a place of safety when I am in distress.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - O my Strength, to you I sing praises,
for you, O God, are my refuge,
the God who shows me unfailing love.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:3 - for you are my safe refuge,
a fortress where my enemies cannot reach me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:7 - My victory and honor come from God alone.
He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:11 - God has spoken plainly,
and I have heard it many times:
Power, O God, belongs to you;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 63:2 - I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:3 - Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds!
Your enemies cringe before your mighty power.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:28 - Summon your might, O God.[fn]
Display your power, O God, as you have in the past.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33 - Sing to the one who rides across the ancient heavens,
his mighty voice thundering from the sky.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:34 - Tell everyone about God’s power.
His majesty shines down on Israel;
his strength is mighty in the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:35 - God is awesome in his sanctuary.
The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.
Praise be to God!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:7 - My life is an example to many,
because you have been my strength and protection.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:13 - You split the sea by your strength
and smashed the heads of the sea monsters.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:14 - You are the God of great wonders!
You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:26 - He released the east wind in the heavens
and guided the south wind by his mighty power.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:61

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:61 - He allowed the Ark of his might to be captured;
he surrendered his glory into enemy hands.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:1 -

For the choir director: A psalm of Asaph, to be accompanied by a stringed instrument.[fn]

Sing praises to God, our strength.
Sing to the God of Jacob.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:5 - What joy for those whose strength comes from the LORD,
who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:16 - Look down and have mercy on me.
Give your strength to your servant;
save me, the son of your servant.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:10 - You crushed the great sea monster.[fn]
You scattered your enemies with your mighty arm.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:17 - You are their glorious strength.
It pleases you to make us strong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 90:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 90:11 - Who can comprehend the power of your anger?
Your wrath is as awesome as the fear you deserve.

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