Psalms 71:7 — Word Study
WLCכְּ֭מוֹפֵת הָיִ֣יתִי לְרַבִּ֑ים וְ֝אַתָּ֗ה מַֽחֲסִי־ עֹֽז׃
BSAI have becomehâyâh■ [a wonder, a miracle, a sign] a portentmôwphêth [to all, a spectacle] to manyrab [people, individuals] but Youʼattâh [my mighty] are my strongʻôz [safe place, shelter, fortress] refugemachăçeh [my trust, my hope]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| כְּ֭מוֹפֵת | like a portent | Preposition, noun common masculine singular absolute |
| הָיִ֣יתִי | I have become | Verb, Qal, perfect first person common singular |
| לְרַבִּ֑ים | for many [people] | Preposition |
| וְ֝אַתָּ֗ה | and you | Conjunction, pronoun |
| מַֽחֲסִי־ | [are] refuge of my | Noun common masculine singular construct, suffix |
| עֹֽז׃ | strength | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
Every word in the verse. Click a row to open it in the panel on the left.
| BSB | I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge. |
| KJV | I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. |
| ASV | I am as a wonder unto many; But thou art my strong refuge. |
| YLT | As a wonder I have been to many, And Thou [art] my strong refuge. |
| WEB | I am a marvel to many, but you are my strong refuge. |
| BBE | I am a wonder to all; but you are my strong tower. |
The translations agree on the term מוֹפֵת — see How Translations Differ.
One main clause with a contrasting clause, illustrating the psalmist's role and God's support.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectאַתָּה
verbהָיָה
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 71:7
Sections marked generated are written from the data on this page rather than by a named author. Everything else — the lexicon entries, the cross references, the manuscript readings, the counts — is quoted from its source unchanged.
Context — A Prayer for Help in Old Agegenerated
Psalm 71:7 reflects the psalmist's deep reliance on God, portraying himself as a wonder to many while recognizing God as his refuge. This psalm is a heartfelt plea for continued support in the face of life's challenges, emphasizing God's enduring presence from birth to old age. The surrounding verses highlight the psalmist's gratitude and trust in God's faithfulness, making this a powerful declaration of faith amidst adversity.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 8:18 | Here am I, and the children the LORD has given me as signs and symbols in Israel from the LORD of Hosts, who dwells on Mount Zion. |
| 2 | Zechariah 3:6 | Then the angel of the LORD gave this charge to Joshua: |
| 3 | Luke 2:34 | Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, |
| 4 | Acts 4:13 | When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 4:9 | For it seems to me that God has displayed us apostles at the end of the procession, like prisoners appointed for death. We have become a spectacle to the whole world, to angels as well as to men. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 10 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — מוֹפֵת, Ke.mo.fetgenerated
The word מוֹפֵת (mowpheth) conveys the idea of a wonder or miracle, often associated with a display of God's power. It is derived from a root meaning to be conspicuous, suggesting a remarkable sign or token of divine intervention. In this context, it emphasizes the psalmist's unusual status as a spectacle to many, highlighting how his life serves as a testament to God's might.
This word is used in various contexts to denote something extraordinary that signifies God's action. The psalmist's use of מוֹפֵת shows his awareness of how his experiences reflect God's power, making him a point of interest or a sign to those around him.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb הָיִ֣יתִי (ha.Yi.ti, I have become) governs the entire verse, with a prepositional phrase describing the subject's state and a contrasting clause that introduces God as the refuge. The structure emphasizes the psalmist's transformation into a wonder and the reliance on God.
The sentence is constructed with a main clause and additional phrases that elaborate on the subject's role and God's character. This arrangement highlights the contrast between the psalmist's experience and God's unwavering support.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates מוֹפֵת as τέρας (teras), which also means a wonder or miracle. This choice reinforces the idea of the psalmist's life as a remarkable sign of God's power, aligning with the original Hebrew sense of the term.
The use of τέρας in the Septuagint suggests a consistent understanding of the psalmist's role as a spectacle, emphasizing the miraculous nature of his existence as a testimony to God's strength.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 71:7 expresses that the psalmist has become a wonder to many people, while affirming that God is his strong refuge. This verse highlights the psalmist's reliance on God for strength and safety, portraying his life as a sign of divine intervention.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Being a portent means that the psalmist's life serves as a remarkable sign or wonder to others, reflecting God's power and presence.
The psalmist describes God as his strong refuge, indicating a place of safety and trust amidst life's challenges.
The concept of refuge is crucial as it symbolizes safety and protection, emphasizing the psalmist's dependence on God for strength and support throughout life.
We learn the importance of recognizing God's role as our refuge and the significance of our lives as testimonies to His power and faithfulness.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I seen God's power reflected in my life, as the psalmist describes?
- How can I rely on God as my refuge in times of trouble?
- What does it mean for my life to serve as a sign or wonder to others?
- How can I express my gratitude for God's support throughout my life?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentators, such as Augustine of Hippo, reflect on the significance of the psalmist's declaration, emphasizing the wonder of his life as a testimony to God's power.
"As it were a monster I have become unto many" [Psalms 71:7]. Here in time of hope, in time of groaning, in time of humiliation, in time of sorrow, in time of infirmity,Early Church Fathers on Psalms 71 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 71:7 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleI am as a wonder unto many,.... To the multitude, to the populace, or "to the great" (u) and mighty; and indeed to both: which respects not his wonderful preservation from the womb, he had before
Read John Gill on Psalms 71 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryFor thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. -The prayer in Psalms 71:4 is followed, first, by the basis on which it rests (Psalms 71:5-8); then by an expanded form of it (Psalms 71:9-13). Verse 5.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 71 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleA wonder, or prodigy; either, 1. Of mercy, for the wonderful protections and deliverances which God hath given me. Or rather, 2. Of judgment, for my many and sore calamities, as appears from the next words. They wondered both at the calamities themselves which befell me; which were great, and various, and strange; and that they should befall me, one who have made it the chief care and business of my life to please, and serve, and glorify God; and one whom God hath owned in so eminent a degree, and crowned with such a constant succession of blessings and deliverances from time to time. That such a man should be forsaken by so gracious a God; and persecuted even to death by his own son, whom…
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 71 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 71:7 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou [art] my strong refuge.Ver. 7. I am a wonder unto many] Or, unto the great ones, a monster to the mighty, quia credo quod non video, as Austin glosseth, because I believe what I yet see not, viz. that this storm shall blow over, and I be resettled in my throne.
Read John Trapp on Psalms 71 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(7) A wonder—i.e., not a miracle of preservation, but a monster. Though men point at him as something to be avoided or mocked, God is his refuge.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 71 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 7. I am as a wonder unto many] I am כמופת kemopheth, "as a portent," or "type:" I am a typical person; and many of the things that happen to me are to be considered in reference to him of whom I am a type. But he may mean I am a continual prodigy. My low estate, my slaying the lion and the bear, conquering the Philistine, escaping the fury of Saul, and being raised to the throne of Israel, are all so many wonders of thy providence, and effects of thy power and grace.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 71 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges7. I am &c.] Or, I have been as a wonder. Many of those who saw my sufferings regarded me as a typical example of divine chastisement, but my faith has remained unshaken throughout. Cp. Isaiah 52:14; and Deuteronomy 28:46, where the punishment of Israel for its sins is spoken of as “a sign and a wonder.” In a somewhat different sense Ezekiel was a ‘wonder’ to his contemporaries (Ezekiel 12:6; Ezekiel 12:11; Ezekiel 24:24; Ezekiel 24:27). The explanation ‘I have been a sign and example of God’s protecting care’ is less natural. ‘Monster’ in P.B.V. is an archaism for ‘portent,’ or, ‘prodigy,’ from Lat. monstrum. my strong refuge] Cp. Psalms 71:1, and Jeremiah 17:17, R.V.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 71 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleI am as a wonder unto many - The word here rendered “wonder” - מופת môphêth - means properly a miracle, a prodigy; then things that are suited to excite wonder or admiration; then, a sign, a token. See the notes at Isaiah 8:18.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 71 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
I am a marvel to many, but you are my strong refuge.
I have become a portent to many, but You are my strong refuge.
Many are appalled when they see me, but you are my secure shelter.
Tyndale line
I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
I am as a wonder unto many; But thou art my strong refuge.
I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
I am as a wonder to many; but thou art my strong refuge.
I am become as it were a monster vnto many: but thou art my sure trust.
Strictly literal
I have been as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
As a wonder I have been to many, And Thou [art] my strong refuge.
I have been as a wonder to many, || And You [are] my strong refuge.
As a wonderful token have I been unto many; but thou art my strong refuge.
I am an example to many people; you are my strong refuge.
From the Latin
In his days shall justice spring up, and abundance of peace, till the moon be taken sway.
Simplified
My life has been like a miracle to many people, for you have been my powerful protector.
I am a wonder to all; but you are my strong tower.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text reads, "כְּ֭מוֹפֵת הָיִ֣יתִי לְרַבִּ֑ים וְ֝אַתָּ֗ה מַֽחֲסִי־ עֹֽז׃" The Septuagint aligns closely with the Masoretic Text, matching all six words, although the order and articles differ due to its translation style. The Dead Sea Scrolls (4Q83) also agree with the Masoretic Text, preserving the same wording: "כמופת הייתי לרבים ואתה מחס׳י עוז." This consistency among the witnesses indicates a strong textual tradition for this verse.
כְּ֭מוֹפֵת הָיִ֣יתִי לְרַבִּ֑ים וְ֝אַתָּ֗ה מַֽחֲסִי־ עֹֽז׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
כמופת הייתי לרבים ואתה מחס׳י עוז
6 words on the leather.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 71:7
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
מוֹפֵת (mowpheth) refers to a wonder, sign, or portent, often associated with a display of God's power. It is derived from the concept of conspicuousness and can imply a miracle or token of a future event. The term captures the idea of something remarkable that signifies divine intervention.
מוֹפֵת n.m. wonder, sign, portent
wonder, as special display of God’s power
sign or token of future event
base
H4159 מוֹפֵת wonder, sign, portent
4159 mowpheth mo-faith'
or mopheth {mo-faith'}; from 3302 in the sense of
conspicuousness; a miracle; by implication, a token or
omen:--miracle, sign, wonder(-ed at).
see HEBREW for 03302
מוֹפֵת (mo.phet) — wonder.
1) wonder, sign, miracle, portent
1a) wonder (as a special display of God's power)
1b) sign, token (of future event)
Prep | N-ms — Preposition · noun common masculine singular absoluteHR/Ncmsa
The Hebrew word הָיָה (hayah) is a primitive root meaning to exist or become, and it encompasses a range of meanings including to happen, occur, and come to pass. It is often used in narrative contexts, particularly in phrases like "and it came to pass." The word can also denote a state of being or existence, and it appears frequently in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
הָיָה 3570 vb. fall out, come to pass, become, be
Qal
Fall out, happen
occur, take place, come about, come to pass
esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass
וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
Come into being, become
abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
sq. prep.
become
sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
sq. pred. adj.
become like
sq. pred. לְ pers.
sq. לְ pred.
oft. c. לְ pred. לְ pers.
with עַל and לְ
sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming)
exist, be in existence
abide, remain, continue
with word of locality, be in or at a place, be situated, stand, lie
as copula, joining subj. & pred.
H1961 הָיָה fall out, come to pass, become, be .. . . Fall out, happen
. occur, take place, come about, come to pass
. esp. & very oft., come about, come to pass . . וַיְהִי and it came to pass that, most often (c. 292 t.)
. rarely also Pf. c. וְ conj. וְהָיָה
. less oft. וְהָיָה Pf. consec. and it shall come to pass, or frequentat. came to pass (repeatedly, etc.)
. Come into being, become . . abs., in lively narrative, arise, appear, come
. sq. prep.
. become . sq. pred. noun (to be viewed as implicit accus.)
. sq. pred. adj.
. become like
. sq. pred. + לְ pers.
. sq. לְ pred.
. oft. c. לְ pred. + לְ pers.
. with עַל and לְ
. sts. c. לְ pers. only = became the property of, come into the possession of
. Be (often with subbordinate idea of becoming) . exist, be in existence
. abide, remain, continue
1961 hayah haw-yaw
a primitive root (compare 1933); to exist, i.e. be or become,
come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or
auxiliary):--beacon, X altogether, be(-come), accomplished,
committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint,
fall, + follow, happen, X have, last, pertain, quit
(one-)self, require, X use.
see HEBREW for 01933
הָיָה (ha.yah) — to be.
1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out
1a) (Qal)
1a1) ---
1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass
1a1b) to come about, come to pass
1a2) to come into being, become
1a2a) to arise, appear, come
1a2b) to become
1a2b1) to become
1a2b2) to become like
1a2b3) to be instituted, be established
1a3) to be
1a3a) to exist, be in existence
1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time)
1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality)
1a3d) to accompany, be with
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about
1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
V-Qal-Perf-1cs — Verb · Qal · perfect first person common singularHVqp1cs
be-kum':
(1) Greek ginomai, used in New Testament for a change of state, corresponding to Hebrew hayah of Old Testament. Compare Mt 18:3 with De 27:9.
(2) For what is fitting, suitable, proper, in New Testament: "prepei" (Mt 3:15; Eph 5:3; 1Ti 2:10); in Old Testament, na'awah, na'ah, Ps 93:5: "Holiness becometh thy house." in this sense, the adverb "becomingly" must be interpreted: "Walk becomingly toward them that are without" (1Th 4:12), i.e. in a way that is consistent with your profession.
רַב (rav) means much, many, or great, often used in contrast to מְעַט (me'at). It can describe abundance in quantity or rank and is also used as a noun for chief or captain. The word conveys a range of meanings from numerous to exceedingly, and it can function as both an adjective and a noun.
רַב 429 adj. much, many, great
(oft. opp. מְעַט)
much: of substances
esp. of collectives, numerous
pl. many
רַב as subst. coll. pers.
cstr. = abounding in
מִן comp. = more numerous than
רַב = abundant, enough
as adv. much, exceedingly
less oft. great
base
רַב 49 n.m. chief
base
H7227a רַב much, many, great . (oft. opp. מְעַט) . . much: of substances
. esp. of collectives, numerous
. pl. many
. רַב as subst. coll. pers.
. cstr. = abounding in
. + מִן comp. = more numerous than
. רַב = abundant, enough
. as adv. much, exceedingly
. less oft. great
H7227b רַב chief
7227 rab rab
by contracted from 7231; abundant (in quantity, size, age,
number, rank, quality):--(in) abound(-undance, -ant, -antly),
captain, elder, enough, exceedingly, full, great(-ly, man,
one), increase, long (enough, (time)), (do, have) many(-ifold,
things, a time), ((ship-))master, mighty, more, (too, very)
much, multiply(-tude), officer, often(-times), plenteous,
populous, prince, process (of time), suffice(-lent).
see HEBREW for 07231
רַב (rav) — many.
adj
1) much, many, great
1a) much
1b) many
1c) abounding in
1d) more numerous than
1e) abundant, enough
1f) great
1g) strong
1h) greater than
adv
1i) much, exceedingly
רַב (rav) — chief.
captain, chief
Aramaic equivalent: rav.re.van (רַבְרְבָן "noble" H7261)
רַב (rav) — (Sidon) the Great.
Combined with tsi.don (צִידוֹן "Sidon" H6721H)
§ captain, chief
Prep | Adj — PrepositionHR/Aampa
pe'-p'-l: In English Versions of the Bible represents something over a dozen Hebrew and Greek words. Of these, in the Old Testament, `am, is overwhelmingly the most common (about 2,000 times), with le'om, and goy, next in order; but the various Hebrew words are used with very little or no difference in force (e.g. Pr 14:28; but, on the other hand, in Ps 44 contrast verses 12 and 14). Of the changes introduced by the Revised Version (British and American) the only one of significance (cited explicitly in the Preface to the English Revised Version) is the frequent use of the plural "peoples" (strangely avoided in the King James Version except Re 10:11; 17:15), where other nations than Israel are in question. So, for instance, in Ps…
אַתָּ֫ה (attah) is a second-person pronoun in Hebrew, used to address someone directly. It has masculine and feminine forms: אַתָּה for singular masculine, אַתְּ for singular feminine, אַתֶּם for plural masculine, and אַתֵּן for plural feminine. The entries indicate variations in form and usage, reflecting the pronoun's grammatical complexity.
אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou
base
אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.)
base
אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.)
base
אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.)
base
אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
base
H859a אַתָּ֫ה, אָ֑תָּה pron. 2 s. m. thou H859b אתי, i.e. אתִּי, the older & more original form of אַתְּ thou (fem.) H859c אַתְּ, אָ֑תְּ pron. 2 s. f. thou (fem.) H859d אַתֶּם pron. 2 m. pl. you (masc.) H859e אַתֵּן pron. 2 f. pl. you (fem.)
859 'attah at-taw'
or (shortened); aatta {at-taw'}; or wath {ath}; feminine
(irregular) sometimes nattiy {at-tee'}; plural masculine attem
{at- tem'}; feminine atten {at-ten'}; or oattenah
{at-tay'naw}; or fattennah {at-tane'-naw}; a primitive pronoun
of the second person; thou and thee, or (plural) ye and
you:--thee, thou, ye, you.
אַתָּ֫ה (at.tah) — you(m.s.).
you (second pers. sing. masc.)
אתִּי (ti) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתְּ (at.te) — you(f.s.).
you (second pers. sing. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
אַתֶּם (at.tem) — you(m.p.).
you (second pers. pl. masc.)
Aramaic equivalent: an.tun (אַנְתּוּן "you" H0608)
אַתֵּן (at.ten) — you(f.p.).
you (second pers. pl. fem.)
A grammatical form of at.tah (אַתָּ֫ה "you(m.s.)" H0859A)
Conj | Pron — Conjunction · pronounHC/Pp2ms
מַחְסֶּה (machaceh) refers to a refuge or shelter, both literally and figuratively. It conveys meanings of protection from danger or storms, and can also imply a place of trust or hope. The word is derived from a root meaning to cover or protect, and is used in contexts that emphasize safety.
מַחְסֶּה n.m. refuge, shelter
base
H4268 מַחְסֶּה refuge, shelter
4268 machaceh makh-as-eh'
or machceh {makh-seh'}; from 2620; a shelter (literally or
figuratively):--hope, (place of) refuge, shelter, trust.
see HEBREW for 02620
מַחְסֶּה (ma.cha.seh) — refuge.
1) refuge, shelter
1a) from rain or storm, from danger
1b) of falsehood
N-ms | Suff — Noun common masculine singular construct · suffixHNcmsc/Sp1bs
עֹז (oz) refers to strength or might, encompassing material, physical, personal, social, and political dimensions. It can denote boldness or impudence and is associated with the might of God. The word is built from the root related to strength and power, with various applications noted in the entries.
עֹז, and (rarely) עוֹז n.m. strength, might
material and physical
personal, social, and political
might of י׳
= boldness, impudence
= stronghold
base
H5797 עֹז, and (rarely) עוֹז strength, might . material and physical
. personal, social, and political
. might of י׳
. = boldness, impudence
. = stronghold
5797 `oz oze
or (fully) rowz {oze}; from 5810; strength in various
applications (force, security, majesty, praise):--boldness,
loud, might, power, strength, strong.
see HEBREW for 05810
עֹז (oz) — strength.
1) might, strength
1a) material or physical
1b) personal or social or political
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
→ A title given to Jehovah 1Sa 15:29