Hebrew · H2389, H3966 · unreviewed

חָזָק מְאֹד

Strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard , bold , violent ) · properly, vehemence , i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently ; by implication, wholly , speedily , etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)

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חָזָק H2389 strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard , bold , violent )
Pronunciation ḥāzāq
Strength marked by resistance, hardness, or violence; often connotes stubborn opposition rather than positive power.
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מְאֹד H3966 properly, vehemence , i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently ; by implication, wholly , speedily , etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlative; especially when repeated)
Pronunciation mĕʾōd
Intensifier expressing vehemence or force; amplifies adjacent words to superlative degree, especially when repeated.
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What does חָזָק מְאֹד (chazaq me'od) mean in the Bible?

חָזָק · מְאֹד is a Hebrew word meaning "strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard , bold , violent )". strong (usu.

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Meaning

strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard , bold , violent )
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