What does זְרוֹעַ · עֹז mean in the Bible?
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Hebrew · H2220, H5797
זְרוֹעַ עֻזּוֹ
The arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg ; figuratively, force · strength in various applications ( force , security , majesty , praise )
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זְרוֹעַ H2220 the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg ; figuratively, force
Pronunciation zərôa‘
Arm as stretched out in action; God's זְרוֹעַ symbolizes active divine power and deliverance throughout Scripture.
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עֹז H5797 strength in various applications ( force , security , majesty , praise )
Pronunciation ‘ōz
Strength that radiates outward—from physical force to the majesty and security it conveys to others
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What does זְרוֹעַ עֻזּוֹ (zᵉrôaʿ ʿuzzô) mean in the Bible?
זְרוֹעַ · עֹז is a Hebrew phrase meaning "arm of strength, mighty arm.".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2220, H5797?
H2220, H5797 is connected to 183 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. arm of strength, mighty arm.
Strong's H2220, H5797
Lexical occurrences 183 verses Source Gloss
arm of strength, mighty arm.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
זְרוֹעַ עֻזּוֹ is built from this root:
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MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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