strength
che.zeq denotes strength named as a personal possession in a declaration of refuge.
The sole attested use names strength as a personal possession within a declaration that identifies the LORD as rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, and high refuge in Psalm 18:2.
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Strength claimed in a refuge declaration · dominant
In Psalm 18:2, the construct masculine singular noun occurs in the opening declaration about the LORD; the surrounding clause names the LORD as rock, fortress, and deliverer. The APB renders the verse with a sequence of refuge images, including “my rock,” “my fortress,” and “my shield,” enough to isolate a specific English rendering for this noun.
In the Anselm Project Bible: In Psalm 18:2, the APB presents the surrounding declaration through “my rock,” “my fortress,” “my shield,” and “my high refuge.” Its specific rendering of the noun cannot be isolated with confidence.