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Strong's Hebrew: 2388. חָזַק (chazaq) -- To be strong, to strengthen, to harden, to prevail, to take hold of. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chazaq" primarily conveys the idea of strength and power. It is used to describe physical strength, emotional fortitude, and spiritual resilience.
- Strong's Hebrew: 2392. חֹ֫זֶק (chozeq) -- Strength, power, might
Original Word: חֹזֶק. Part of Speech: Noun Masculine....
- Strong's Hebrew: 2392. חֹ֫זֶק (chozeq) -- Strength, power, might
Finally, the similar blessing חזק ואמץ (Chazak Ve Ematz) means "Be strong and brave", and it comes from the Torah: It is in Moses's blessing to Joshua in Devarim 31:7, and in many other places, in a similar meaning. Readers of Hebrew may find more information in the Hebrew Wikipedia article.
Meaning: strong. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb חָזַק (chazaq), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2478 (ischyros): Strong, mighty - G2904 (kratos): Strength, power, might. Usage: The Hebrew word "chazaq" is used to describe strength, power, and might. It often refers to physical ...
The Hamsa hand, an ancient symbol originating in the Middle East and North Africa, holds deep significance as a potent emblem of protection, blessings, and strength in love within Jewish culture.
This custom may be derived from the words of Joshua to the children of Israel, "chazak ve'ematz" (be strong and courageous) -- Joshua 1:6,7,9,18 . The Hebrew greeting Yasher Koach! means "May your strength be firm," and is often said to those who have had performed Torah reading aliyah at synagogue.
At the conclusion of each of the Five Books of Moses, the congregation stands and calls out “Chazak, chazak, venitchazek!” (“Be strong, be strong, and we will be strong!”).
Original Word: חֹזֶק. Part of Speech: Noun Masculine. Transliteration: chozeq. Pronunciation: kho'-zek. Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-zek) Definition: Strength, power, might. Meaning: power. Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזַק (chazaq), meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen."
