Strong’s H5794

עַז

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

`az

Pronunciation

ahz

Definition

Strong, mighty, fierce

Meaning

strong, vehement, harsh

Usage

The Hebrew word "az" is used to describe strength, might, or fierceness. It often conveys the idea of physical strength or power, but it can also refer to a strong or fierce disposition. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe both people and animals, as well as metaphorically to describe nations or armies.

Bible references

Genesis 49:3;Genesis 49:7;Exodus 14:21;Numbers 13:28;Numbers 21:24;Deuteronomy 28:50;Judges 14:14;Judges 14:18;2 Samuel 22:18;Nehemiah 9:11;Psalm 18:17;Psalm 59:3;Proverbs 18:23;Proverbs 21:14;Proverbs 30:25;Songs 8:6;Isaiah 19:4;Isaiah 25:3;Isaiah 26:1;Isaiah 43:16;Isaiah 56:11;Ezekiel 7:24;Daniel 8:23;Amos 5:9