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Strongs H2388

H2388

חָזַק (châzaq) v (khaw-zak')
Source: a primitive root;
Meaning: to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer
KJV: aid, amend, × calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand.

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

Type: root
חָזַק 291 vb. be or grow firm, strong, strengthenQalintrans. be or grow strongtransit. only strengthened him notPi.make strong (physically)strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain, encouragemake strong = bold, encouragemake firmmake rigid, hard, i.e. perverse, obstinate, hardenHiph.make strong, strengthenmake firm, the kingdomdisplay strengthmake severe, of battlesupport= repairprevailesp. take or keep hold of, seize, graspHithp.strengthen oneselfput forth strength, use one's strengthwithstandhold strongly with {304}

Displaying only every 10th verse out of 266:

CH2 23:1

OET-LV: 23and_in_year (the)_seventh Yəhōyādāˊ he_strengthened_himself and_he/it_took DOM the_commanders_of the_hundreds to_ˊAzaryāh the_son_of Yəroḩām/(Jeroham) and_to_Yishmāˊʼēl/(Ishmael) the_son_of Yəhōḩānān/(Jehohanan) and_to_ˊAzaryāh the_son_of ˊŌⱱēd and_DOM Maˊₐyāh the_son_of ˊAdāyāh and_DOM ʼElīshāfāţ the_son_of Zikrī with_him/it in_covenant.   (CH2_23:1)

OET-RV: 23The following year, the priest Yehoyada took courage and made an agreement with the commanders of units of one hundred soldiers: Azaryah (Yehoram’s son), Yishmael (Yehohanan’s son), another Azaryah (Oved’s son), Maaseyah (Adayah’s son), and Elishafat (Zikri’s son). (CH2 23:1)

DEU 31:23

OET-LV: 23And_he/it_commanded DOM Yəhōshūˊa/(Joshua) the_son_of Nūn and_he/it_said be_strong and_be_bold if/because you you_will_bring DOM the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) into the_earth/land which I_swore to/for_them and_I I_will_be with_you.   (DEU_31:23)

OET-RV: 23Then he instructed Nun’s son Yehoshua (Joshua), “Be strong and courageous; because you’ll be the one to take the Israelis into the land that I promised them, and I’ll be with you.” (DEU 31:23)

KI1 20:23

OET-LV: 23and_the_servants_of the_king_of ʼArām they_said to_him/it is_a_god_of mountains god_of_their therefore yes/correct/thus/so they_were_strong from_him/it and_but let_us_do_battle with_them on_ground if not we_will_be_strong more_than_them.   (KI1_20:23)

OET-RV: 23Meanwhile the servants of Aram’s king told him, “Their gods are the gods of the hills, so that’s why they were stronger than us. But let’s fight them on the plain instead then we’ll be sure to defeat them. (KI1 20:23)

DAN 10:19

OET-LV: 19And_he/it_said do_not fear Oh_man_of preciousness(es) peace to/for_you(fs) be_strong and_be_strong and_when_spoke_he with_me I_strengthened_myself and_I_said my_master let_him_speak if/because you_have_strengthened_me.   (DAN_10:19)

OET-RV: 19then he said, “Don’t be afraid, you human who’s greatly valued. May peace be to you! Be strong and be strong!”
¶ While he was speaking to me, I felt stronger and said, “Go ahead and speak, my master, because you’ve given me some energy again.” (DAN 10:19)

CH2 25:8

OET-LV: 8If/because (if) go you act be_strong for_battle he_will_overthrow_you the_ʼElohīm to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before the_enemy if/because there_is strength in_god to_help and_to_overthrow.   (CH2_25:8)

OET-RV: 8Even if you go and fight courageously in battle, God will cause you to be defeated by the enemy, because God has the power to help and the power to overthrow.” (CH2 25:8)

EZE 22:14

OET-LV: 14Will_it_stand heart_of_your or will_they_be_strong hands_of_your to_days when I will_be_dealing with_you I YHWH I_have_spoken and_I_will_act.   (EZE_22:14)

OET-RV: 14Will your heart keep beating when I personally deal with you? Will your hands be able to resist trembling? I, Yahweh, am declaring this, and I will do it. (EZE 22:14)

ISA 35:3

OET-LV: 3strengthen hands slack and_knees which_stumble make_firm.   (ISA_35:3)

OET-RV: 3Strengthen the limp hands,
 ⇔ ≈ and steady the stumbling knees. (ISA 35:3)

PRO 7:13

OET-LV: 13And_she_takes_hold in/on/over_him/it and_she_kisses for_him/it she_has_made_firm face_of_her and_she/it_said to_him/it.   (PRO_7:13)

OET-RV: 13Then she grabbed him and kissed him.
 ⇔ She looks serious and tells him, (PRO 7:13)

NUM 13:20

OET-LV: 20And_what the_earth/land fertile is_it or lean is_there in_it wood or not and_you_will_show_yourselves_strong and_you(pl)_will_take from_the_fruit the_earth/land and_the_days were_the_days_of the_first-fruits_of grapes.   (NUM_13:20)

OET-RV: 20Find out whether the soil is fertile or not, whether or not there’s trees there. Be courageous and bring back some of the produce from that land.” (He said that because it was the time of the year when grapes were starting to ripen.) (NUM 13:20)

CH2 13:21

OET-LV: 21and_ ʼAⱱiyyāh _he_strengthened_himself and_he_took to_him/it wives four- teen and_he/it_fathered twenty and_two sons and_six- teen daughters.   (CH2_13:21)

OET-RV: 21Meanwhile, Aviyah became more powerful. He took fourteen wives for himself, and had twenty-two sons and sixteen daughters. (CH2 13:21)

EZR 10:4

OET-LV: 4Arise if/because is_on_you the_matter and_we will_be_with_you be_strong and_act.   (EZR_10:4)

OET-RV: 4So take action because this is now in your hands, but we’re with you. Lead strongly and make a clear decision.” (EZR 10:4)

CH1 19:13

OET-LV: 13Be_strong and_let_us_show_ourselves_strong for people_of_our and_for the_cities_of our_god_of_our and_YHWH the_good in_eyes_of_his he_will_do.   (CH1_19:13)

OET-RV: 13We must be strong and fight hard to defend our people and our cities that belong to our god. Yahweh will do what he considers to be good.” (CH1 19:13)

EXO 14:8

OET-LV: 8And_ YHWH _he_made_strong DOM the_heart_of Parˊoh the_king_of Miʦrayim and_he_pursued after the_people_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) and_the_sons of_Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) were_going_out with_a_hand raised.   (EXO_14:8)

OET-RV: 8Yahweh strengthened the Egyptian king’s resolve and so Far’oh pursued after the Israelis after they had confidently marched out of Egypt. (EXO 14:8)

CH2 19:11

OET-LV: 11And_BEHOLD/LO/SEE ʼAmaryāh the_priest_of the_head will_be_over_you(pl) to_all/each/any/every (the)_matter_of YHWH and_Zəⱱadyāh the_son_of Yishmāˊʼēl/(Ishmael) the_leader of_the_house_of of_Yəhūdāh/(Judah) to_all/each/any/every (the)_matter_of the_king and_will_be_officials the_Lēviyyiy before_you(pl) be_strong and_act and_let_it_be YHWH with the_good.   (CH2_19:11)

OET-RV: 11And listen, the chief priest Amaryah is over you all in any religious matter, and Yishmael’s son Zevady is the leader of Yehudah for any civil matter concerning the king. Also you have the Levite officials to assist you all. Act with courage and let Yahweh assist those doing what’s right.” (CH2 19:11)

EZE 3:14

OET-LV: 14And_spirit it_lifted_me_up and_it_took_me and_I_went bitter in_the_rage_of my_breath/wind/spirit and_the_hand_of YHWH on_me it_was_strong.   (EZE_3:14)

OET-RV: 14Then the spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went with bitterness and rage in my spirit, because Yahweh’s hand was pressing down firmly on me. (EZE 3:14)

SA1 30:6

OET-LV: 6And_it_was_distress to_Dāvid exceedingly if/because they_said the_people to_stone_him if/because the_soul_of it_was_bitter of_all_of the_people everyone on sons_of_his and_on daughters_of_his and_ Dāvid _he_strengthened_himself in_YHWH his/its_god.   (SA1_30:6)

OET-RV: 6David was in a tight spot because the men were considering throwing rocks at him to kill him, because they were very upset about their children, but he found strength in his god Yahweh. (SA1 30:6)

PSA 35:2

OET-LV: 2Take_hold_of shield and_body_shield and_arise (in)_help_of_my.   (PSA_35:2)

OET-RV: 2Take hold of your shield and your arm protector,
 ⇔ and come to help me. (PSA 35:2)

CH2 29:3

OET-LV: 3He in_year (the)_first of_reigning_his in_month (the)_first he_opened DOM the_doors_of the_house_of YHWH and_he_repaired_them.   (CH2_29:3)

OET-RV: 3In the very first month of his reign, he unlocked the temple doors and repaired them. (CH2 29:3)

SA2 13:28

OET-LV: 28and_ ʼAⱱīshālōm _he/it_commanded DOM servants_of_his to_say look please just_as_is_good the_heart_of ʼAmnōn with_wine and_I_will_say to_you(pl) strike_down DOM ʼAmnōn and_you(pl)_will_kill DOM_him/it do_not be_afraid am_not (cmp) I I_have_commanded you(pl) be_strong and_become (into)_sons_of strength.   (SA2_13:28)

OET-RV: 28Then Abshalom prepared his young men, “Listen now, when Amnon gets a bit drunk from the wine and I tell you all, ‘Strike Amnon!’ then you’ll kill him. You all don’t need to be afraid because I myself am the one commanding you. Be courageous warriors.” (SA2 13:28)

SA2 1:11

OET-LV: 11And_he_took_hold Dāvid on_garments_of_his and_he_tore_them and_also all_of the_men who with_him/it.   (SA2_1:11)

OET-RV: 11Then David pulled at his clothes with his hands and tore them, and all the men with him did the same, (SA2 1:11)

JDG 7:8

OET-LV: 8And_they_took DOM provision[s] the_people in_hand_of_their and_DOM trumpets_of_their and_DOM every_of (the)_man_of Yisrāʼēl/(Israel) he_sent_away each to_tents_of_his and_on_three hundred(s) the_man he_kept_hold and_the_camp_of Midyān it_was to_him/it from_under in_valley.   (JDG_7:8)

OET-RV: 8Then the three-hundred warriors collected the food and ram’s horns from the others before Gideon sent the others back to their own homes.
¶ The Midian camp was below them down in the valley (JDG 7:8)

CH2 13:8

OET-LV: 8And_now you(pl) are_saying to_show_yourselves_strong to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before the_kingdom_of YHWH in_the_hand_of the_descendants_of Dāvid and_you(pl) are_a_multitude great and_are_with_you(pl) calves_of gold which he_made to/for_you(pl) Yārāⱱəˊām/(Jeroboam) to_gods.   (CH2_13:8)

OET-RV: 8So now you’re all saying that you’ll stand against the kingdom that Yahweh established through David’s descendants. There are certainly many of you, and you have the gold calves that Yaraveam made as gods for you all. (CH2 13:8)

NEH 3:30

OET-LV: 30after_him Ḩₐnanyāh he_repaired the_son_of Shelemyāh and_Ḩānūn the_son_of Tsālāf/(Zalaph) the_sixth a_measured_portion second after_him Məshullām he_repaired the_son_of Berekyāh before room_of_his_own.   (NEH_3:30)

OET-RV: 30After him was Shelemyah’s son Hananyah with Zalaf’s sixth son Hanun working on a second section, then Berekyah’s sib Meshullam repairing a section in front of his quarters. (NEH 3:30)

CH2 27:6

OET-LV: 6And_ Yōtām/(Jotham) _he_strengthened_himself if/because he_had_directed ways_of_his to_(the)_face_of/in_front_of/before YHWH his/its_god.   (CH2_27:6)

OET-RV: 6Yotham became more powerful because he’d established a pattern of obeying his god Yahweh. (CH2 27:6)

ISA 56:2

OET-LV: 2How_blessed is_the_person who_he_does this and_the_child_of humankind who_he_takes_hold on_it who_keeps the_sabbath from_profaning_it and_who_keeps his/its_hand from_doing any_of evil.   (ISA_56:2)

OET-RV: 2Everyone who does that will be blessed,
 ⇔ and humanity’s child who takes hold of it,
 ⇔ who observes the rest day—not defiling it,
 ⇔ and who stays away from doing anything evil. (ISA 56:2)

CH2 31:4

OET-LV: 4And_he/it_said to_people to_the_inhabitants_of Yərūshālam/(Jerusalem) to_give the_portion_of the_priests and_the_Lēviyyiy so_that they_may_be_strong in_the_law_of YHWH.   (CH2_31:4)

OET-RV: 4He told that people living in Yerushalem to give the prescribed portions to the priests and Levites, so that they could focus on serving Yahweh, (CH2 31:4)

CH2 4:5

OET-LV: 5And_thickness_of_its was_a_hand_breadth and_lip_of_its was_like_the_work_of the_lip_of a_cup the_blossom_of a_lily it_was_holding baths three_of thousand(s) it_contained.   (CH2_4:5)

OET-RV: 5The sides of the tank were eight centimeters thick. The tank’s brim was fashioned like the brim of a cup, resembling a lily blossom. The tank held sixty-six thousand litres of water. (CH2 4:5)

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