Lexicon
עֱזוּז
e.zuz
H5807
H:N-M Hebrew

strength

3
Occurrences
2
Books
Hebrew
Language

e.zuz denotes displayed might, whether in battle or in deeds and wonders attributed to the LORD.

The attested use describes effective might: in Isaiah 42:25 it is joined to battle, while Psalm 145:6 and Psalm 78:4 place it among the LORD's fearsome deeds, greatness, praises, and wonders.

Senses in use

  1. Displayed might in battle and divine deeds · dominant

    All three occurrences are masculine singular construct nouns. In Isaiah 42:25 the form stands in the clause about the rage of anger and battle; the APB renders the phrase "the strength of battle." In Psalm 145:6 and Psalm 78:4, the form occurs in speech recounting the LORD's fearsome deeds, greatness, praises, and wonders; the APB renders "the strength" in both verses.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with "strength" in each occurrence, specifying "the strength of battle" in Isaiah 42:25 and placing it among the LORD's deeds and wonders in the Psalms. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than establish a finer distinction.

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