Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
be strong
Usage: 1) to be strong 1a) (Qal) to be strong, prevail 1b) (Hiphil) to make firm, strengthen
Strong's Number
H5810
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
12
Books
6
Strong's H5810 Quick Answer
Strong's H5810 עָזַז (`azaz) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. `azaz (aw-zaz') v. 1. to be stout (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root] It has 12 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include strengthened, prevailed, strengthen, prevail, and strong. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- `azaz (aw-zaz') v. 1. to be stout (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root]
- Usage
- 12 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- strengthened, prevailed, strengthen, prevail, and strong
Meaning and Definition
`azaz (aw-zaz') v. 1. to be stout (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root] KJV: harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong.
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H5810. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H5810 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render `azaz, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
strengthened
Psalms 52:7
3×
prevailed
Judges 3:10
2×
strengthen
Psalms 68:28
2×
hardeneth
Proverbs 21:29
impudent
Proverbs 7:13
prevail
Psalms 9:19
strengtheneth
Ecclesiastes 7:19
strong
Psalms 89:13
How Strong's H5810 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 12 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H5810 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H5810 in the Old Testament
12 indexed usages in Old Testament.
And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.
Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
Usage Excerpts
First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H5810.
And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds.
Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight.
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast wrought for us.
Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.
So she caught him, and kissed him, and with an impudent face said unto him,
When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
And when he hath taken away the multitude, his heart shall be lifted up; and he shall cast down many ten thousands: but he shall not be strengthened by it.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H5810, grouped by book.
Judges 2 usages, Old Testament
Psalms 4 usages, Old Testament
Proverbs 3 usages, Old Testament
Ecclesiastes 1 usage, Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H5810 FAQ
What does azaz (עָזַז) mean?
Azaz (Strong's H5810) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "harden". `azaz (aw-zaz') v. 1. to be stout (literally or figuratively) [a primitive root]
How many times is azaz (עָזַז) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's H5810 across 6 books.
Where can I study azaz (עָזַז) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H5810 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate azaz (עָזַז)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as strengthened, prevailed, strengthen, prevail, strong, and impudent. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.