Hebrew · H5971, H5794

עַם־עָז

A people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants ; figuratively, a flock · strong , vehement , harsh

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עַםH5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants ; figuratively, a flock

Pronunciationam

Collective body unified by kinship or covenant; Israel's foundational term for God's chosen people as organic whole.

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עַזH5794strong , vehement , harsh

Pronunciationʿaz

Describes forceful intensity—whether fierce anger, harsh treatment, or greedy appetite—rooted in raw strength

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What does עַם־עָז (ʿam-ʿāz) mean in the Bible?

עַם · עַז is a Hebrew phrase meaning "strong people, fierce people".

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What does עַם · עַז mean in the Bible?

עַם · עַז is a Hebrew phrase meaning "strong people, fierce people".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5971, H5794?

H5971, H5794 is connected to 1,894 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. strong people, fierce people

Strong'sH5971, H5794

Lexical occurrences1,894 verses

Source Gloss

strong people, fierce people

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