וְ/לֶ/אֱחֹ֣ז
𐤅/𐤋/𐤀𐤇𐤆
veleechoz
a primitive root; to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession); [phrase] be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay, take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get, have or take) possess(-ion).
Ecclesiastes 2:3 · Word #10
Lexicon H270
| Lemma | אָחַז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤇𐤆 |
| Transliteration | ʼâchaz |
| Strong's | H270 |
Morphology HC/R/Vqc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | c — Infinitive Construct — The verbal noun ("to ...") |
SIBI-P1 H270-44
and to grasp hold
| Root | אחז (ʾ-ḥ-z) |
| Core Meanings | to seize, to grasp, to take hold, to hold fast, to possess |
| Semantic Range | to seize physically, to grasp firmly, to take possession, to hold fast, to restrain, to overtake (emotionally or circumstantially), to fasten onto |
| Conceptual Significance | The root often conveys decisive action—taking hold either physically or metaphorically (such as fear seizing someone). It can signify possession, control, or sudden overpowering, reflecting moments of forceful engagement in both physical and spiritual contexts. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, infinitive construct (Vqc) with prefixed conjunction וְ and preposition לְ. No person, gender, or number marking due to infinitive form. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a Qal infinitive construct of אָחַז with prefixed conjunction וְ ("and") and preposition לְ ("to"), yielding "and to grasp hold." The rendering preserves the core root sense of physical or figurative seizing while accurately reflecting the infinitive construct form and its prefixed elements. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אחז (to seize, to grasp, to take hold, to hold fast, to possess)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H2372-01 |
achaz | Grip-holder (masculine singular proper name) |
H270-01 |
achaz | he has seized |
H271-01 |
achaz | He-Grasps (masculine singular proper name) |
Word Usage (68 occurrences of H270)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 22:13 | נֶאֱחַ֥ז | neechaz | caught |
| Genesis 25:26 | אֹחֶ֨זֶת֙ | ochezet | was grasping |
| Genesis 34:10 | וְ/הֵֽאָחֲז֖וּ | veheachazu | and acquire |