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Lexicon :: Strong's H5797 - ʿōz

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עֹז
Transliteration
ʿōz
Pronunciation
oze
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
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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.
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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 1 / 2 (Exo 15:2–Psa 90:11)

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:2 - “The LORD is my strength and my defense[fn]; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 15:13

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 15:13 - In your unfailing love you will lead the people you have redeemed. In your strength you will guide them to your holy dwelling.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:19 - I will break down your stubborn pride and make the sky above you like iron and the ground beneath you like bronze.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:21 - The river Kishon swept them away, the age-old river, the river Kishon. March on, my soul; be strong!

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 9:51 - Inside the city, however, was a strong tower, to which all the men and women—all the people of the city—had fled. They had locked themselves in and climbed up on the tower roof.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 2:10 - those who oppose the LORD will be broken. The Most High will thunder from heaven; the LORD will judge the ends of the earth. “He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 6:14 - Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the LORD with all his might,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 13:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 13:8 - David and all the Israelites were celebrating with all their might before God, with songs and with harps, lyres, timbrels, cymbals and trumpets.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:11 - Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:27 - Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy are in his dwelling place.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:28 - Ascribe to the LORD, all you families of nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 6:41

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 6:41 - “Now arise, LORD God, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might. May your priests, LORD God, be clothed with salvation, may your faithful people rejoice in your goodness.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 30:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 30:21 - The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Festival of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great rejoicing, while the Levites and priests praised the LORD every day with resounding instruments dedicated to the LORD.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 8:22 - I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, but his great anger is against all who forsake him.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:16 - To him belong strength and insight; both deceived and deceiver are his.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 26:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 26:2 - “How you have helped the powerless! How you have saved the arm that is feeble!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 37:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 37:6 - He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the rain shower, ‘Be a mighty downpour.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 41:22 - Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:2 - Through the praise of children and infants you have established a stronghold against your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 21:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:1 - [fn]For the director of music. A psalm of David. The king rejoices in your strength, LORD. How great is his joy in the victories you give!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 21:13 - Be exalted in your strength, LORD; we will sing and praise your might.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:7 - The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 28:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 28:8 - The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 29:1 - A psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 29:11

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 30:7 - LORD, when you favored me, you made my royal mountain[fn] stand firm; but when you hid your face, I was dismayed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 46:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 46:1 - [fn]For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth.[fn] A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:9 - You are my strength, I watch for you; you, God, are my fortress,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:16 - But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 59:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 59:17 - You are my strength, I sing praise to you; you, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:3 - For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:7 - My salvation and my honor depend on God[fn]; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 62:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 62:11 - One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard: “Power belongs to you, God,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 63:2

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 66:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 66:3 - Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:28 - Summon your power, God[fn]; show us your strength, our God, as you have done before.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:33

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:33 - to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:34

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:34 - Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 68:35

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 68:35 - You, God, are awesome in your 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 - I have become a sign to many; you are my strong refuge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:13 - It was you who split open the sea by your power; you broke the heads of the monster in the waters.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:14 - You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:26 - He let loose the east wind from the heavens and by his power made the south wind blow.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:61 - He sent the ark of his might into captivity, his splendor into the hands of the enemy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:1 - [fn]For the director of music. According to gittith.[fn] Of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 84:5 - Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 86:16 - Turn to me and have mercy on me; show your strength in behalf of your servant; save me, because I serve you just as my mother did.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:10 - You crushed Rahab like one of the slain; with your strong arm you scattered your enemies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:17 - For you are their glory and strength, and by your favor you exalt our horn.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 90:11 - If only we knew the power of your anger! Your wrath is as great as the fear that is your due.

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