228. aza
Strong's Lexicon
aza: To be strong, to prevail, to be firm

Original Word: אֲזָא
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: aza'
Pronunciation: ah-zah
Phonetic Spelling: (az-zaw')
Definition: To be strong, to prevail, to be firm
Meaning: to kindle, to heat

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2479 (ischys): Strength, might

- G2904 (kratos): Power, dominion

Usage: The Hebrew verb "aza" conveys the idea of strength, firmness, and the ability to prevail. It is often used in contexts where physical, moral, or spiritual strength is emphasized. The term can describe the strength of individuals, nations, or even God Himself. It is associated with the concept of being resolute and unwavering in the face of challenges.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, strength was a highly valued trait, often associated with leadership and divine favor. The ability to prevail in battle, maintain moral integrity, or uphold justice was seen as a reflection of one's strength. The concept of strength was not limited to physical prowess but extended to include mental and spiritual fortitude. In the biblical narrative, strength is frequently attributed to God, who empowers His people to overcome adversities.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) a prim. root
Definition
to make hot, heat
NASB Translation
heat (1), heated (1), made...hot (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[אֲזָא] verb make hot, heat (ᵑ7 id. [rare]; compare Arabic kindle, burn); —

Pe`al Infinitive לְמֵזֵא (§ 11, 3 b)) Daniel 3:19 (ל accusative), suffix לְמֵזְיֵהּ Daniel 3:19; Passive participle אֵוֵה (K§ 15 e) Daniel 3:22.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
heat, hot

(Aramaic) or iazah (Aramaic) {az-aw'}; to kindle; (by implication) to heat -- heat, hot.

Forms and Transliterations
אֵזֵ֣ה אזה לְמֵזְיֵֽהּ׃ לְמֵזֵ֣א למזא למזיה׃ ’ê·zêh ’êzêh eZeh lə·mê·zê lə·mê·zə·yêh lemeZe ləmêzê lemezeYeh ləmêzəyêh
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 3:19
HEB: עָנֵ֤ה וְאָמַר֙ לְמֵזֵ֣א לְאַתּוּנָ֔א חַ֨ד־
NAS: by giving orders to heat the furnace
KJV: and commanded that they should heat the furnace
INT: answered giving to heat the furnace times

Daniel 3:19
HEB: דִּ֥י חֲזֵ֖ה לְמֵזְיֵֽהּ׃
NAS: more than it was usually heated.
KJV: than it was wont to be heated.
INT: than usually heated

Daniel 3:22
HEB: מַחְצְפָ֔ה וְאַתּוּנָ֖א אֵזֵ֣ה יַתִּ֑ירָא גֻּבְרַיָּ֣א
NAS: and the furnace had been made extremely
KJV: exceeding hot, the flame
INT: urgent and the furnace had been made extremely men

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 228
3 Occurrences


’ê·zêh — 1 Occ.
lə·mê·zê — 1 Occ.
lə·mê·zə·yêh — 1 Occ.















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