What does עֱזוּז mean in the Bible?
עֱזוּז is a Hebrew word meaning "forcibleness".
Hebrew · H5807
עֱזוּז
עֱזוּז is a Hebrew word meaning "forcibleness".
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עֱזוּזH5807
What does עֱזוּז mean in the Bible?
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How does the BSB render H5807?
The BSB source-word alignment has 3 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and His might (1), and the fierceness (1), the power (1).
Where does עֱזוּז appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Psalms 78:4. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (2), Isaiah (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand His might1×Psalms 78:4
and the fierceness1×Isaiah 42:25
the power1×Psalms 145:6
Show sample aligned rows
Psalms 78:4וֶעֱזוּז֥וֹtoand His mightConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singularPsalms 145:6וֶעֱז֣וּזtothe powerConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular constructIsaiah 42:25וֶעֱז֖וּזtoand the fiercenessConjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowPsalms 78:4
Aligned rows3
Books represented2
Psalms2Isaiah1
Source forms
וֶעֱז֣וּז1xwe·‘ĕ·zūzPsalms 145:6
וֶעֱז֖וּז1xwe·‘ĕ·zūzIsaiah 42:25
וֶעֱזוּז֥וֹ1xwe·‘ĕ·zū·zōwPsalms 78:4
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct2xPsalms 145:6, Isaiah 42:25
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular1xPsalms 78:4
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. forcibleness
Source Gloss
forcibleness
Extended definition
might, strength.