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
Definitionto make hot, heat
NASB Translationheat (1), heated (1), made...hot (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[] (
id. [rare]; compare Arabic
kindle, burn); —
Infinitive (§ 11, 3 b))Daniel 3:19 ( accusative), suffixDaniel 3:19;Passive participle (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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