עֹ֥ז
𐤏𐤆
ʻôz
strength
Physical, political, or moral strength; the capacity for exertion or endurance; power, might, or force—used of both human and divine subjects. Frequently denotes ability to prevail or to accomplish something, but also encompasses the concepts of security, fortitude, and sometimes majesty. In poetic and liturgical contexts, also connotes an attribute worthy of praise, sometimes functioning metonymically for 'praise' itself.
Psalms 30:8 · Word #5
Lexicon H5797
| Lemma | עֹז |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤆 |
| Transliteration | ʻôz |
| Strong's | H5797 |
| Definition | Physical, political, or moral strength; the capacity for exertion or endurance; power, might, or force—used of both human and divine subjects. Frequently denotes ability to prevail or to accomplish something, but also encompasses the concepts of security, fortitude, and sometimes majesty. In poetic and liturgical contexts, also connotes an attribute worthy of praise, sometimes functioning metonymically for 'praise' itself. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | strength |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5797-07
strength
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עֹז derives from the root עזז, expressing the quality or state of being strong or prevailing. As a masculine singular absolute noun, "strength" faithfully captures the abstract quality of firmness and prevailing power inherent in the root. |
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