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Lexicon :: Strong's H4581 - māʿôz

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מָעוֹז
Transliteration
māʿôz
Pronunciation
maw-oze'
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 1578a

Strong’s Definitions

מָעוֹז mâʻôwz, maw-oze'; (also מָעוּז mâʻûwz ); or מָעֹז mâʻôz (also מָעֻז mâʻuz; from H5810; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence:—force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), (× most) strong (hold).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 37x

The KJV translates Strong's H4581 in the following manner: strength (24x), strong (4x), fortress (3x), hold (2x), forces (1x), fort (1x), rock (1x), strengthen (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 37x
The KJV translates Strong's H4581 in the following manner: strength (24x), strong (4x), fortress (3x), hold (2x), forces (1x), fort (1x), rock (1x), strengthen (1x).

  1. place or means of safety, protection, refuge, stronghold

    1. place of safety, fastness, harbour, stronghold

    2. refuge (of God) (fig.)

    3. human protection (fig.)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
מָעוֹז mâʻôwz, maw-oze'; (also מָעוּז mâʻûwz ); or מָעֹז mâʻôz (also מָעֻז mâʻuz; from H5810; a fortified place; figuratively, a defence:—force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), (× most) strong (hold).
STRONGS H4581: Abbreviations
† מָעוֺז noun masculineJudges 6:26 place or means of safety, protection (MT suffixes as if from עזז, but probably erroneous, compare BuhlLex 13 Ges§ 85 k); — מ׳ absolute Judges 6:26 +, construct Isaiah 30:2 +; suffix מָעוּזִי 2 Samuel 22:33 (but read הַמְּאַזְּרֵנִי as || Psalm 18:33), מָעוּזִּי Psalm 31:3 +, מָעֻזִּי Isaiah 27:5 +, מָעוּזּוֺ Psalm 52:9 +, מָעֻזֹּה Daniel 11:10, etc. (read probably מְעוֺזִּי, etc.); plural מָעֻזִּים Daniel 11:38; Daniel 11:39, suffix מָעֻזְּנֶיהָ Isaiah 23:11, read מָעֻזֶּיהָ (Ges§ 20 o CheHeb. Hpt. and others; strike out dagesh forte in all, see above); —
1. literally place of safety Judges 6:26, hence (with the collateral idea of strength, as if from עזז = fastness Isaiah 23:11, 14 (in Isaiah 23:14 CheHeb. Hpt. proposes מְחוֺזְכֶם your city), Ezekiel 24:25; Ezekiel 30:15; Daniel 11:7, 10, 19, הַמִּקְדָּשׁ הַמּ׳ Daniel 11:31, מִבְצְרֵי מָעֻזִּים Daniel 11:39; הַיָּם מ׳ i.e. harbour Isaiah 23:4, but strike out Ol Du CheHpt.; מֵאוֺיֵב מ׳ Nahum 3:11; compare עָרֵי מ׳ Isaiah 17:9.
2.
a. figurative, of God (י׳) as refuge Nahum 1:7; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 31:5; Psalm 37:39; Psalm 52:9; Isaiah 25:4 (twice in verse); Joel 4:16 [Joel 3:16], עֻזִּי וּמָעֻזִּי וּמְנוּסִי י׳ Jeremiah 16:19, יְשׁוּעוֺת מְשִׁיחוֺ מ׳ Psalm 28:8 (|| עָזֿ); so צוּר מ׳ Isaiah 17:10; Psalm 31:3, אֱלֹהֵי מ׳ Psalm 43:2; also יַחֲזֵק בְּמָעֻזִּי Isaiah 27:5 let him lay hold of my refuge (me as refuge); compare הִיא מָעֻזְּכֶם חֶדְוַת י׳ Nehemiah 8:10, לַתֹּם דֶּרֶךְ י׳ מ׳ Proverbs 10:29.
b. of a heathen god, אֱלוֺהַּ מָעֻזִּים Daniel 11:38 (read מְחֹזִים cities CheIsaiah 23:1, Heb. Hpt.).
3. figurative of human protection, פַּרְעֹה מ׳ Isaiah 30:2, 3 (both || צֵּל מִצְרַיִם); ראֹשִׁי אֶפְרַיִם מ׳ Psalm 60:9 = Psalm 108:9, i.e. my helmet; also (of angel) Daniel 11:1 (|| מַחֲזִיק).
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Judges

6:26; 6:26; 6:26

2 Samuel

22:33

Nehemiah

8:10

Psalms

18:33; 27:1; 28:8; 31:3; 31:3; 31:5; 37:39; 43:2; 52:9; 52:9; 60:9; 108:9

Proverbs

10:29

Isaiah

17:9; 17:10; 23:1; 23:4; 23:11; 23:11; 23:14; 23:14; 25:4; 27:5; 27:5; 30:2; 30:2; 30:3

Jeremiah

16:19

Ezekiel

24:25; 30:15

Daniel

11:1; 11:7; 11:10; 11:10; 11:19; 11:31; 11:38; 11:38; 11:39; 11:39

Joel

3:16

Nahum

1:7; 3:11

H4581

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H4581 matches the Hebrew מָעוֹז (māʿôz),
which occurs 37 times in 35 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 6:26 - Then build an altar to the LORD your God here on this hilltop sanctuary, laying the stones carefully. Sacrifice the bull as a burnt offering on the altar, using as fuel the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:33

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:33 - God is my strong fortress,
and he makes my way perfect.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 8:10

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 8:10 - And Nehemiah[fn] continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the LORD is your strength!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:1 - A psalm of David.

The LORD is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 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 Box Psa 31:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:2 - Turn your ear to listen to me;
rescue me quickly.
Be my rock of protection,
a fortress where I will be safe.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:4 - Pull me from the trap my enemies set for me,
for I find protection in you alone.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:39

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:39 - The LORD rescues the godly;
he is their fortress in times of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 43:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 43:2 - For you are God, my only safe haven.
Why have you tossed me aside?
Why must I wander around in grief,
oppressed by my enemies?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 52:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 52:7 - “Look what happens to mighty warriors
who do not trust in God.
They trust their wealth instead
and grow more and more bold in their wickedness.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 60:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:7 - Gilead is mine,
and Manasseh, too.
Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors,
and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:8 - Gilead is mine,
and Manasseh, too.
Ephraim, my helmet, will produce my warriors,
and Judah, my scepter, will produce my kings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 10:29

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 10:29 - The way of the LORD is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 17:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 17:9 - Their largest cities will be like a deserted forest,
like the land the Hivites and Amorites abandoned[fn]
when the Israelites came here so long ago.
It will be utterly desolate.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 17:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 17:10 - Why? Because you have turned from the God who can save you.
You have forgotten the Rock who can hide you.
So you may plant the finest grapevines
and import the most expensive seedlings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 23:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:4 - But now you are put to shame, city of Sidon,
for Tyre, the fortress of the sea, says,
“Now I am childless;
I have no sons or daughters.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 23:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:11 - The LORD held out his hand over the sea
and shook the kingdoms of the earth.
He has spoken out against Phoenicia,[fn]
ordering that her fortresses be destroyed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 23:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:14 - Wail, O ships of Tarshish,
for your harbor is destroyed!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 25:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:4 - But you are a tower of refuge to the poor, O LORD,
a tower of refuge to the needy in distress.
You are a refuge from the storm
and a shelter from the heat.
For the oppressive acts of ruthless people
are like a storm beating against a wall,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 27:5

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 27:5 - unless they turn to me for help.
Let them make peace with me;
yes, let them make peace with me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:2 - For without consulting me,
you have gone down to Egypt for help.
You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection.
You have tried to hide in his shade.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:3 - But by trusting Pharaoh, you will be humiliated,
and by depending on him, you will be disgraced.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 16:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 16:19 - LORD, you are my strength and fortress,
my refuge in the day of trouble!
Nations from around the world
will come to you and say,
“Our ancestors left us a foolish heritage,
for they worshiped worthless idols.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 24:25

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 24:25 - Then the LORD said to me, “Son of man, on the day I take away their stronghold—their joy and glory, their heart’s desire, their dearest treasure—I will also take away their sons and daughters.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 30:15

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 30:15 - I will pour out my fury on Pelusium,[fn]
the strongest fortress of Egypt,
and I will stamp out
the hordes of Thebes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:1 - I have been standing beside Michael[fn] to support and strengthen him since the first year of the reign of Darius the Mede.)[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 11:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:7 - But when one of her relatives[fn] becomes king of the south, he will raise an army and enter the fortress of the king of the north and defeat him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 11:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:10 - However, the sons of the king of the north will assemble a mighty army that will advance like a flood and carry the battle as far as the enemy’s fortress.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 11:19

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:19 - He will take refuge in his own fortresses but will stumble and fall and be seen no more.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 11:31

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:31 - “His army will take over the Temple fortress, pollute the sanctuary, put a stop to the daily sacrifices, and set up the sacrilegious object that causes desecration.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 11:38

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:38 - Instead of these, he will worship the god of fortresses—a god his ancestors never knew—and lavish on him gold, silver, precious stones, and expensive gifts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Dan 11:39

Unchecked Copy BoxDan 11:39 - Claiming this foreign god’s help, he will attack the strongest fortresses. He will honor those who submit to him, appointing them to positions of authority and dividing the land among them as their reward.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Joe 3:16

Unchecked Copy BoxJoe 3:16 - The LORD’s voice will roar from Zion
and thunder from Jerusalem,
and the heavens and the earth will shake.
But the LORD will be a refuge for his people,
a strong fortress for the people of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Nah 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 1:7 - The LORD is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Nah 3:11

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 3:11 - And you, Nineveh, will also stagger like a drunkard.
You will hide for fear of the attacking enemy.
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