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חֵזֶק

𐤇𐤆𐤒

chêzeq

H2391 noun

SILEX Entry

Root חזק to be strong, to strengthen, to harden

Definition

Substantive denoting physical or figurative strength, power, or firmness. In the few occurrences, specifically refers to force, might, or a display of strength—often in contexts of exerted power or the quality of being strong.

Semantic Range

strength, might, force, firmness, demonstration of power or strength

Root / Etymology

Derived from the root חזק (ḥ-z-q), which fundamentally means 'to be strong, to strengthen, to harden.' חֵזֶק is the nominal (noun) form built on this root, signifying the state or quality of being strong, or the act/manifestation of strength.

Historical & Contextual Notes

חֵזֶק appears rarely in the Hebrew Bible, notably in Ezekiel, where it refers to a demonstration of power or force (Ezekiel 3:8, 3:9). The term emphasizes strength as an exerted or active force, distinguishing it from other nouns from the same root, such as עֹז (ʿōz, might, strength) or כֹּחַ (kōaḥ, capacity, ability). The word does not carry a specific connotation of 'help' as in assisting someone, but rather refers to the display or possession of strength. In translation, 'strength' or 'might' appropriately captures the term, but may flatten its nuance of active, possibly confrontational, display of power. Its usage in prophetic literature aligns with themes of steadfastness and the ability to withstand opposition or pressure. In post-biblical Hebrew, forms from the same root have a wider semantic field, but חֵזֶק itself remains rare.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from חָזַק; help; strength.

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Root Family

חזק (ḥ-z-q) — to be strong, to strengthen, to harden

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H2388 חָזַק I will strengthen
H2389 חָזָק with firmness
H2390 חָזֵק and strong
H2392 חֹזֶק with strength
H2393 חֶזְקָה according to the forceful-control of

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H2391-01 חִזְקִֽ/י chizeqi HNcmsc/Sp1cs my strength my strength 1

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H2391-01 Psalms 18:2 חִזְקִֽ/י chizeqi HNcmsc/Sp1cs my strength my strength
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