◄ 2391. chezeq ►
Lexicon chezeq: Strength, power, firmness Original Word: חֵזֶק Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chezeq Pronunciation: KHEH-zek Phonetic Spelling: (khay'-zek) Definition: Strength, power, firmness Meaning: help Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strength From chazaq; help -- strength. see HEBREW chazaq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chazaq Definition strength NASB Translation strength (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֵ֫זֶק] noun [masculine] strength, only חִזְקִי ׳י Psalm 18:2 (omitted by error "" 2 Samuel 22:2 where ᵐ5L ἰσχύς μου). (De and others derive from חֹזֶק, but [חֶזְקָה] favours חֵזֶק). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), which means "to be strong" or "to strengthen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between חֵזֶק and a specific Greek word in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of help or support can be related to several Greek terms that convey similar meanings, such as: - G997 (βοήθεια, boētheia) • help, aid - G998 (βοηθέω, boētheō) • to help, to come to the aid of These Greek terms capture the essence of providing assistance and support, akin to the Hebrew חֵזֶק, within the context of the New Testament. Usage: The word חֵזֶק is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of providing help or support, particularly in situations requiring strength or reinforcement. It is not frequently used, but when it appears, it emphasizes the act of strengthening or aiding someone in need. Context: The Hebrew word חֵזֶק (chezeq) is a noun that stems from the root חָזַק (chazaq), which is commonly associated with strength and fortitude. In the biblical context, חֵזֶק is used to describe the act of providing help or support, often in a manner that involves strengthening or reinforcing someone or something. This concept is integral to the biblical narrative, where divine and human assistance is frequently depicted as a source of strength and encouragement. In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of help or support is a recurring theme, reflecting the biblical understanding of God as a source of strength and aid for His people. The use of חֵזֶק in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of community and divine intervention in providing the necessary support to overcome challenges and adversities. The word is not extensively used in the Hebrew Bible, but its presence highlights the significance of mutual support and the reliance on divine strength. The notion of חֵזֶק aligns with the broader biblical themes of God's providence and the call for believers to support one another in faith and action. Forms and Transliterations חִזְקִֽי׃ חזקי׃ chizKi ḥiz·qî ḥizqî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 18:1 HEB: אֶרְחָמְךָ֖ יְהוָ֣ה חִזְקִֽי׃ NAS: You, O LORD, my strength. KJV: I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. INT: love LORD my strength 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2391 1 Occurrence ḥiz·qî — 1 Occ.