חָזַק
châzaq · H2388 · Hebrew · 290 occurrences
Meanings
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to be strong, to prevail, to overcome, to overpower
State in which humans or deities are strong in a physical, political, or military sense, or simply in their ability to convince others with words
ExamplesDeuteronomy 11:8 “You shall therefore keep every commandment which I am commanding you today, so that you may be strong and go in and take possession of the land into which you are about to cross to possess it;
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to strengthen, to give strength, to fortify, to repair, to let prevail
Causative action by which humans or deities cause humans and objects to be strong in a physical, political, or military sense
ExamplesJudges 16:28 Then Samson called to the LORD and said, “Lord GOD, please remember me and please strengthen me just this time, O God, that I may at once take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes.”
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to be strong, to be intense, to be firm, to be harsh
State or process by which a certain condition or action happens with intensity
ExamplesGenesis 41:56 When the famine was spread over the entire face of the earth, then Joseph opened all the storehouses and sold grain to the Egyptians; and the famine was severe in the land of Egypt.
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to fasten, to hold in place, to seize, to hold, to take hold, to grasp, to handle
To securely fasten objects in place, or to forcefully grasp and maintain a tight hold on people, possessions, or convictions
ExamplesIsaiah 54:2 “Enlarge the place of your tent; Stretch out the curtains of your dwellings, do not spare them; Lengthen your ropes And strengthen your pegs.
Genesis 19:16 But he hesitated. So the men grasped his hand and the hand of his wife and the hands of his two daughters, because the compassion of the LORD was upon him; and they brought him out and put him outside the city.
Job 2:3 The LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds firm to his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.”
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To demonstrate unwavering mental resolve, either through brave determination when facing danger, or through stubborn inflexibility and refusal to listen (to be strong (mentally), to be courageous, to stand firm, to be resolute, to take courage)
ExamplesDeuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or in dread of them, for the LORD your God is the One who is going with you. He will not desert you or abandon you.”
1 Samuel 30:6 Also, David was in great distress because the people spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of his sons and his daughters. But David felt strengthened in the LORD his God.
Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.
How it’s used In 12 roles
Every occurrence, grouped by the words it is grammatically related to.
the word studied the word it goes with
Who or what does itSubject
286 occurrences in 81 groups
- Not stated: he, she or it 45
- Not stated: you (one person) 40
- Not stated: they 22
- Not stated (infinitive) 18
- Not stated: you (more than one) 15
- Not stated: I 13
- Other words · 61 groups that occur once or twice (76) 76
What it acts on, or what is saidObject
98 occurrences in 44 groups
- יָדhand, power 12
- לֵבheart, mind 9
- מִדָּהmeasure, size 7
- וֹhim 7
- בַּיִתhouse, household 6
- הֶםthem 6
- Other words · 33 groups that occur once or twice (37) 37
Second objectAs in “call him Lord”
1 occurrences in 1 groups
- אַבְנֵטsash 1
With prepositionsPrepositional phrases
152 occurrences in 102 groups
- אַחַרafter, behind+ וֹhim 14
- עַלon, upon, over, against+ יָדhand, power 13
- בin/on/with+ יָדhand, power 9
- בin/on/with+ וֹhim 8
- בin/on/with+ הָher 4
- עַלon, upon, over, against+ וֹhim 3
- Other words · 95 groups that occur once or twice (116) 116
With adverbsAdverbs
20 occurrences in 8 groups
- לֹאnot 10
- עוֹדstill, again, yet 3
- רַקonly, but 3
- בַּלnot 1
- אַחַרafter, behind 1
- אַיִןthere is no, not 1
Whose, or of whatGenitive or possessive
2 occurrences in 1 groups
- בֶּדֶקbreach 2
Named alongside itApposition
3 occurrences in 3 groups
- בֵּןson 1
- יְהֹוָהthe LORD, YHWH 1
- רֹאשׁhead, top, chief 1
What it doesIt is the subject
3 occurrences in 3 groups
- הָיָהto be, to become 1
- כָּרַתto cut off, to make (a covenant) 1
- נָתַןto give, to put, to set 1
What is done to itIt is the object
4 occurrences in 3 groups
- הָיָהto be, to become 2
- רָאָהto see 1
- שָׁמַעto hear, to listen, to obey 1
What it is said to bePredicate
1 occurrences in 1 groups
- אַיִןthere is no, not 1
What is said to be itIt is the predicate
1 occurrences in 1 groups
- עָבַרto pass 1
After prepositionsPrepositional phrases
15 occurrences in 2 groups
- לto/for 13
- כlike/as 2
When two words share a role, as in “Paul and Barnabas said”, the verse appears under each, so a section’s counts can add up to more than the number of occurrences.
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Near synonyms 1 word
- עָצָר ʻâtsâr · H6113 · to slow down, to stop, to detain
- Both lexemes genuinely share overlapping senses of restraint, holding, and keeping in place. חָזַק (châzaq, H2388) "be constant, constrain, continue, hold" and עָצָר (ʻâtsâr, H6113) "detain, keep, restrain, retain, shut up, stay" both cover restricting movement or maintaining state.
In the other Testament 9 words
- κρατέω kratéō · G2902 · to hold on to, to retain in the hand, to seize
- Greek κρατέω emphasizes the physical act of seizing/grasping with strength, whereas Hebrew חָזַק encompasses a broader semantic range including strengthening, encouraging, and maintaining firmness beyond merely physical holding.
- ἐνισχύω enischýō · G1765 · to strengthen again, to cause strength to return, to regain strength
- Greek ἐνισχύω (enischyō) serves as a direct translation equivalent emphasizing the strengthening/invigoration aspect of Hebrew חָזַק (chazaq), particularly in contexts of encouraging or empowering action.
- ἐπιλαμβάνομαι epilambánomai · G1949 · to take hold of, to grasp, to seize
- Greek ἐπιλαμβάνομαι focuses on the physical or metaphorical act of seizing/grasping (for help, support, or apprehension), while Hebrew חָזַק emphasizes strengthening, making firm, or holding fast—the two overlap in contexts of taking hold for support or aid, but חָזַק has broader semantic range including moral/structural strengthening where no seizure is involved.
- ἰσχύω ischýō · G2480 · to be able to, to have the strength to, to be very capable of
- חָזַק (châzaq, H2388) emphasizes strengthening, making firm, or holding fast (often with physical or moral fortification connotations), while ἰσχύω (ischýō, G2480) emphasizes having or exercising strength/force (capacity or power in action).
- κατισχύω katischýō · G2729 · to be completely able, to be fully able, to be strong enough to
- κατισχύω represents the prevailing/overpowering aspect of חָזַק (châzaq, H2388)'s strength semantic range, whereas חָזַק encompasses a broader spectrum including fortification, encouragement, and persistent strength beyond just overpowering.
- κραταιόω krataióō · G2901 · to become strong, to become powerful
- חָזַק (châzaq, H2388) encompasses a broader semantic range including physical strengthening, moral encouragement, structural repair, and relational binding, while κραταιόω (krataióō, G2901) specifically denotes empowerment and increase in vigor or strength, representing the Greek translation's focus on the dynamic strengthening aspect of the Hebrew root's multifaceted meaning.
- ἀνδρίζομαι andrízomai · G407 · to be brave, to be courageous
- ἀνδρίζομαι (andrízomai, G407) ἀνδρίζομαι specifically denotes acting with manly courage or bravery, representing the courage/strength semantic domain within חָזַק (châzaq, H2388) חָזַק's broader range of meanings (aid, strengthen, encourage, be courageous); the Greek term narrows to the 'be of good courage' sense rather than חָזַק (châzaq, H2388)'s wider extension to physical strengthening, repair, or constancy.
- ἀντέχομαι antéchomai · G472 · to adhere to, to hold fast to, to cling to
- Greek ἀντέχομαι emphasizes holding fast/clinging to something (often metaphorical loyalty or devotion), while Hebrew חָזַק has a broader semantic range including physical strengthening, fortifying, and encouraging; they overlap specifically in contexts of steadfast adherence or maintaining resolve.
- ἀντιλαμβάνομαι antilambánomai · G482 · to help, to devote oneself to, to give oneself to
- ἀντιλαμβάνομαι (antilambánomai, G482) specifically denotes taking hold of or supporting someone (succor/help), representing a specialized application of חָזַק's broader semantic range of strengthening, aiding, and supporting — the Greek term narrows to the relational/assistive sense rather than encompassing physical reinforcement or moral encouragement.
Semantic domains 12 entries
- Strong002001001063
- The verb's basic sense is to be or become strong, the physical vigor underlying every one of its extended uses.
- Non-Move002002001013
- The verb describes a severe famine that grew "severe" and settled heavily over the land, an intensifying condition that presses down and does not lift (Genesis 41:56-57).
- Confident002001002003
- The verb is the standard term for taking courage, the repeated exhortation to "be strong and courageous" given to Joshua and others facing a daunting task (Joshua 1:6-9).
- Unwilling002001002031
- The verb describes a hardened, obstinate resolve, as Pharaoh's heart is repeatedly "hardened" against letting Israel go (Exodus 7:13, 7:22).
- Intense002001003011
- The verb marks an intensifying of severity or degree, as the famine grows ever more severe across the land (Genesis 41:56-57).
- Hold002003001009
- The verb describes grasping or taking firm hold of something, as the angels "grasped" Lot's hand and the hands of his wife and daughters to lead them from Sodom (Genesis 19:16).
- Control002003002007
- The verb can describe gaining mastery or control over a person or situation, an extension of its sense of exerting a firm, unyielding grip.
- Contain002002001003
- The verb is used of repairing or making a structure sound and secure, its gloss "be constant" or "caulker" referring to sealing and strengthening a vessel's frame to hold together.
- Associate002003002002
- The verb describes cleaving or clinging firmly to another, an attachment as strong and unyielding as its literal sense of taking hold.
- Engage002003003011
- The verb describes committing oneself firmly to a course of action, an unwavering engagement in a task or resolve.
- Serve002003002023
- The verb describes lending aid or support to another, its gloss "aid," strengthening someone else's hand for a task.
- Urge002003003023
- The verb describes urging or constraining someone toward a course of action, an exertion of pressing, firm insistence.
Word family 7 words
Words formed from the same root. They share a form, not always a meaning.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon H2388. chazaq חָזַק291 verb be or grow firm, strong, strengthen (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic…
חָזַק291 verb be or grow firm, strong, strengthen (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic חֲזַק bind on or about, gird on, compare Arabic bind, squeeze) —
Qal Perfect ׳ח Gen 41:57 Gen 41:4t.; חָזָק֑2Ch 26:15; suffix חֲזָקוֺ2Ch 28:20, etc.; Imperfect יֶהֱז֑ק2Ch 28:7 (Baer) + 2 t.; וַיֶּחֱזַק Gen 41:56 +; יֶחֶזְקוּ 2Sa 10:11 2Sa 10:2t.; יֶחְזְקוּ Isa 28:22; Imperative חֲזַק Deu 12:23 +; חִזְקוּ Deu 31:6 +; Infinitive construct לְחָזְקָה 2Ki 12:13; suffix לְחָזְקָהּ Eze 30:21; Participle חָזֵק Exo 19:19; 2Sa 3:1, etc.; — I. intransitive be or grow strong: —
1. a. of physical strength of hands Jdg 7:11; 2Sa 2:7; 2Sa 16:21; Eze 22:14; Zec 8:9, Zec 8:13 (on Eze 3:14 see below); of arm, followed by infinitive Eze 30:21; used of recovery from illness Isa 39:1; followed by מִן of comparison over power 1Sa 17:50 (with בְּ instrumental), 2Sa 13:14.
b. of people, army Deu 11:8; Jos 17:13 (JE), = Jdg 1:28; Ezr 9:12; followed by מִן comparative be stronger than, too strong for, prevail against 2Sa 10:11 (twice in verse) = 1Ch 19:12 (twice in verse); 1Ki 20:23, 1Ki 20:25; id., followed by accusative 1Ki 16:22, compare of ׳י as prevailing over man Jer 20:7 (|| יָכֹל); followed by על2Ch 8:3; 2Ch 27:5.
c. of royal power וְהָזֵק הֹלֵךְ וְדָוִד 2Sa 3:1 (opposed to וְדַלִּים הֹלְכִים); compare 2Ch 26:15 (|| חֶזְקָה 2Ch 26:16), Dan 11:5a.
d. prevail over, upon, of word of king 2Sa 24:4 (followed by אֶלֿ) = 1Ch 21:4 (followed by עַל).
e. of bonds Isa 28:22.
f. of sound of trumpet מְאֹד וְהָזֵק הוֺלֵךְ Exo 19:19 (E, compare חָזָק Exo 19:16) it grew much louder and louder.
2 be firm, fast: —
a. literally be caught fast, of Absalom's head 2Sa 18:9 (followed by בְּ).
b. be firm, secure, of a kingdom 2Ki 14:5 ( + בְּיָדוֺ) = 2Ch 25:3 ( + עָלָיו). Oftener
c. be firm = courageous, confident, especially Imperative, usually || אמץ (q. v.), Deu 31:6-7, Deu 31:23; Jos 1:6-7, Jos 1:9, Jos 1:18; Jos 10:25; Jos 23:6 (all D), 2Sa 10:12; 2Sa 13:28; 1Ki 2:2; 1Ch 19:13 (|| התחזק), 1Ch 22:13; 1Ch 28:10, 1Ch 28:20; 2Ch 15:7; 2Ch 19:11; 2Ch 32:7; Ezr 10:4; Psa 27:14; Psalm 31:25; Isa 35:4; Isa 41:6; Hag 2:4 (3 t. in verse); Dan 10:19 (twice in verse); followed byלַמִּלְחָמָה2Ch 25:8.
d. hold firmly to, devote oneself to, followed by בְּ2Ch 31:4.
e. followed by Infinitive be firm not to eat blood, i.e. firmly refrain from it Deu 12:23, compare 1Ch 28:7.
3 press, be urgent, followed by עַל + Infinitive Exo 12:33 (E); followed by עַל of hand of ׳י in prophetic ecstasy Eze 3:14 (ᵐ5 Co read חֲזָקָה, adjective, see חָזָק).
4 in bad sense:
a. grow stout, rigid, hard, with idea of perversity, of Pharaoh's heart Exo 7:13, Exo 7:22; Exo 8:15 (all P), Exo 9:35 (R); compare דבריכם עָלַי חזקו Mal 3:13.
b. be severe, grievous, of battle 2Ki 3:26; of famine Gen 41:56-57, (E), Gen 47:20 (J; followed by על), 2Ki 25:3 = Jer 52:6.
II. transitive only חֲזֶקוֺ לֹא2Ch 28:20 strengthened him not, but text very dubious (|| לוֺ וַיָצַר).
Pi`el Perfect חִזַּק Psa 147:13 +, etc.; Imperfect וַיְחַזֵּק Exo 9:12 Exo 9:10t., etc.; Imperative חַזֵּק Neh 6:9 Neh 6:2t.; feminine singular חַזְּקִי Nah 3:14; חַזֵּ֑קִי Isa 54:2 etc.; Infinitive construct חַזֵּק 2Ki 12:9 2Ki 12:12t.; Participle מְחַזֵּק Exo 14:17; מְחַזְּקִים 2Ki 12:9; —
1 make strong (physically):
a. followed by accusative of person Jdg 16:28; followed by על Jdg 3:12; followed by מָתְנַיִם Nah 2:2 (|| כֹּחַ אַמֵּץ; of personified people).
b. = restore to strength Dan 10:18-19, to health Eze 34:4, Eze 34:16; with לְ give strength to 1Ch 29:12; so, followed by זְרוֺעֹתָם, Hos 7:15; Eze 30:24 (and Eze 30:25 Co, see Hiph`il)
c. followed by accusative of thing Isa 41:7; Jer 10:4 (both with בְּ instrumental; of manufacture of idols); of strengthening tent-pegs, in metaphor Isa 54:4, compare Isa 33:23; followed by bars of gates Psa 147:13; often of making strong, fortifying a town, etc. Nah 3:14; 2Ch 11:11-12, 2Ch 26:9; 2Ch 32:5; = repair (wall, object not expressed) Neh 3:19 see Hiph`il; with accusative of temple 2Ki 12:6; 2Ki 12:7; 2Ki 12:15; 2Ki 22:6; 2Ch 24:5, 2Ch 24:12; 2Ch 29:3; 2Ch 34:8, compare 2Ch 34:10 (|| לִבְדּוֺק); followed by י ׳לְבית 1Ch 26:27; object breaches (accusative) 2Ki 12:8; 2Ki 12:9; 2Ki 12:13; 2Ki 22:5.
d. of establishing kingdom2Ch 11:17.
2 strengthen the hands (accusative) of any one, i.e. sustain, encourage (opposed to רִמָּה) Jdg 9:24; Jer 23:14; Eze 13:22; Isa 35:3; Job 4:3; Ezr 6:22; Neh 2:18; Neh 6:9; 2Ch 29:34; ׳וַיְח בֵּאלהים ידו 1Sa 23:16; followed by בְּ Ezr 1:6 ( + בְּ instrumental)
3 make strong = bold, encourage, with accusative Deu 1:38; Deu 3:28; 2Sa 11:5; Isa 41:7; with accusative of person + י בֵּית ׳לַעֲבֹדַת2Ch 35:2.
4 make firm: —
a. with 2 accusative אֲחַוְּקֶנּוּ וְאַבְנֵטְךָ Isa 22:21 and with thy sash (of office) will I make him firm, i.e. bind it firmly about him (|| הלבישׁ).
b. make firm or fixed, = definitely adopt רָע דָּבָר לָמוֺ ֿ׳יח Psa 64:6.
5 make rigid, hard, i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden (the heart of any one) Exo 4:21; Exo 10:20, Exo 10:27 (all E), Exo 9:12; Exo 11:10; Exo 14:4, Exo 14:8, Exo 14:17 (all P), Jos 11:20 (D); see also ׳ח מִסֶּלַע פניהם Jer 5:3 .
Hiph`il118 Perfect הֶחֱזִיק Jdg 7:8 +; 3 feminine singular הֶחֱזִ֫יקָה Jer 49:24 +; suffix הֶחֱזִקָ֑תְנִי Jer 8:21; הֶחֱזַ֫קָתִּי Neh 5:16 Neh 5:3t.; וְהַחֲזַקְתִּ֫י Eze 30:23, etc.; Imperfect יַחֲזִיק Job 8:15 Job 8:2t.; 1 singular וְאַחְזֵק Isa 42:6; יַחֲזִיקוּ Jer 6:23 Jer 6:2t.; יַחֲזִקוּ Dan 11:32, etc.; Imperative הַחֲזֵק 2Sa 11:25 2Sa 11:2t., etc.; Infinitive construct הַחֲזִיק 2Ki 15:19; Isa 64:6; suffix הֶחֱזִיקִי Jer 31:32 (׳הַח Manuscript Petrop. see RSJPh xvi, 1888, 73); Participle מַחֲזִיק Exo 9:2 Exo 9:9t.; suffix מַחֲזִקָהּ Dan 11:6; feminine singular מַחֲזֶקֶת Neh 4:11; plural מַחֲזִיקִים Neh 4:10 Neh 4:5t.; construct מַחֲוִיקֵי Eze 27:9, Eze 27:27; —
1. a. make strong, strengthen Jer 51:12.
b. make firm, the kingdom 2Ki 15:19 ( + בְּיָדוֺ).
c. display strength (late) 2Ch 26:8 (|| וגו עַד שְׁמוֺ ׳וַיֵלֶךְ), Dan 11:32 (|| וְעָשׂוּ).
2 make severe, of battle 2Sa 11:25.
3 followed by יד = support Eze 16:49; followed by זְרוֺעוֺת Eze 30:25 (subject ׳י; but Co reads
Pi`el as Eze 30:24) .
4 = repair, walls of Jerusalem, Neh 3:4 (3 t. in verse) + 31 t. Nehemiah 3; compare (in General) participle used substantively בדקף מחזיקי Eze 27:9, Eze 27:27 of Tyre and her ships (|| מַלָּחִים, etc.)
5 prevail, absolute Dan 11:7; followed by עַל Job 18:9; prevail upon to ׳הח לֶאֱכֹל בּוֺ 2Ki 4:8.
6 especially take or keep hold of, seize, grasp:
a. take hold of, seize, catch, followed by בְּ Gen 19:4(J), Gen 21:18(E), Exo 4:4 (J; || אחז), Jdg 7:20; 1Sa 15:27; 2Sa 1:11; 1Ki 1:50; 1Ki 2:28; 2Ki 2:12; 2Ki 4:27; Isa 4:1; Zec 8:23 (twice in verse); Pro 7:13; Pro 26:17, compare also Jdg 19:25, Jdg 19:29; 2Ch 28:15; with violence Deu 22:25; Deu 25:11; 1Sa 17:35 (perhaps of consecutive frequently, see Dr), 2Sa 2:16; 2Sa 13:11; followed by לְ 2Sa 15:5; figurative take hold in order to lead one (subject ׳י) followed by בְּ Jer 31:32, c accusative Isa 41:9, Isa 41:13; compare Isa 51:18 (בְּ; || נֵהֵל); followed by accusative Nah 3:14 take hold of the brick-mould, Jer 6:23 = Jer 50:42, Zec 14:13 (with violence), Psa 35:2; Neh 4:10; Neh 4:11, seize the kingdom Dan 11:21; in metaphor Mic 4:9 (חִיל הֶחֱזִיקֵךְ), Jer 6:24; Jer 8:21; Jer 49:24 (see Gie), Jer 50:43; of pious laying hold of ׳י, followed by בְּ Isa 64:6; compare Isa 27:5; Isa 56:2, Isa 56:4, Isa 56:6; of other gods 1Ki 9:9 2Ch 7:22; laying hold of wisdom Pro 3:18, compare Pro 4:13; Job 2:3, Job 2:9; Job 27:6; Jer 8:5.
b. have or keep hold of, followed by בְּ Jdg 16:26; 2Sa 3:29; Jer 50:33; Neh 4:15.
c. hold up, followed by בְּ, figurative = sustain, support Lev 25:35; of ׳י holding his servants Isa 42:6; Isa 45:1, compare Job 8:20; see also participle used substantively Dan 11:1 (|| מָעוֺז), Dan 11:6 (|| יֹלֵד מֵבִיא,); of Nehemiah holding fast to his (בְּ) his work Neh 5:16; compare of wicked, holding to his house Job 8:15; cleave or cling to (על) one's brethren Neh 10:30. hence
c. keep, retain, followed by בְּ Exo 9:2 (J), Jdg 7:8; Jdg 19:4; so Eze 7:13 Sm Co (ᵑ0 Hithpa`el); followed by anger (accusative) Mic 7:18.
d. hence also hold, contain, followed by accusative 2Ch 4:5.
Hithpa`el (especially Chronicles) Perfect הִתְחַזַּק2Ch 13:7 2Ch 13:3t., etc., Imperfect וַיִּתְחַוֵּק Gen 48:2 Gen 48:7t.; וַיִּתְחַזַּק2Ch 21:4; 2Ch 32:5; יִתְחַזָּ֑קוּ Eze 7:13 (but Sm Co read Hiph`il), etc.; Imperative הִתְחַוַּק 1Ki 20:22; הִתְחַזְּקוּ 1Sa 4:9; Infinitive construct לְהִתְחַזֵּק2Ch 13:8; 2Ch 16:9; Participle מִתְחַזֵּק 2Sa 3:6; Dan 10:21; plural מִתְחַזְּקִים 1Ch 11:10; —
1 strengthen oneself 2Sa 3:6; 1Ki 20:22; 2Ch 1:1; 2Ch 12:13; 2Ch 13:21; 2Ch 21:4; 2Ch 23:1; 2Ch 25:11; 2Ch 27:6; followed by עַל against2Ch 17:1; gain strength Ezr 7:28; Dan 10:19, compare ׳הִתְח ביהוה 1Sa 30:6; figurative= take courage2Ch 15:8.
2 put forth strength, use one's strength Gen 48:2 (i.e. he exerted himself, he sat up by a great effort), Num 13:20 Jdg 20:22; 1Sa 4:9; 2Sa 10:12; 1Ch 19:13; 2Ch 32:5.
3 followed by לִפְנֵי withstand2Ch 13:7-8,.
4 followed by עִם hold strongly with 1Ch 11:10; Dan 10:21, compare of ׳להתח אֵלָיו שָׁלֵם לְבָבָם עִם ׳י,2Ch 16:9. — For יִתְחַזָּ֑קו Eze 7:13 read Hiph`il, see Sm Co Da.
Brown, Driver and Briggs, A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament (1906), public domain
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