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Original Word:עָזַז
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:`azaz
Pronunciation:ah-ZAZ
Phonetic Spelling:(aw-zaz')
KJV: harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong
NASB:prevail, became fixed, brazen, displays a bold, mighty, prevailed, show yourself strong
Word Origin:[a primitive root]

1. to be stout (literally or figuratively)

harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen self, be strong

A primitive root; to be stout (literally or figuratively) -- harden, impudent, prevail, strengthen (self), be strong.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be strong
NASB Translation
became fixed (1), brazen (1), displays a bold (1), mighty (1), prevail (2), prevailed (1), prevailed* (1), show yourself strong (1), strengthens (1), strong (1).

[] (Late Hebrewid., Hiph`il, especially in bad sense, and especially derivatives ; Phoenicianstrength, also in proper name Lzb³³⁸; Aramaicbe mighty, strong, compare Old Aramaic, Nabataean, Palmyrene proper name Lzb³³⁸ Cook⁹⁰; Arabicbe mighty, strong, Ethiopicid.; Assyrianezêzu,be furious,ezzu,fierce); —

Imperfect3masculine singularPsalm 9:20;Psalm 52:9,Daniel 11:12; 3feminine singularPsalm 89:14;Ecclesiastes 7:19,Judges 3:10;Judges 6:2;Imperative masculine singularPsalm 68:29 (but see below);Infinitive constructProverbs 8:28; —be strong, prevail,Judges 3:10and his hand prevailed against, soJudges 6:2;Psalm 9:20;Daniel 11:12; absolutePsalm 89:14 (of ); of apparently strength of wickedPsalm 52:9;Proverbs 8:28when the fountains of the deep grew strong, i.e. firm, fixed; but Oort Bi Toy readwhen he made firm, fixed fast ("" );Psalm 68:29 Che Bae and othersshew thyself strong, O God, who, etc., compare Kö^{i. 363}; <the might, O God, which, etc., Hup Du;Ecclesiastes 7:19wisdom is strong for the wise. —Isaiah 30:2 see .

Perfect3masculine singularProverbs 21:29a wicked man maketh firm (sheweth boldness)with his face; so 3 feminine singularProverbs 7:13 (Ges^{§ 67dd} Kö^{i. 372})she maketh bold her face.

Overview of Usage and Thematic Range

עָזַז appears twelve times, conveying the idea of becoming strong, prevailing, hardening, or acting with bold resolve. Scripture applies the verb both positively—celebrating God-given might and moral courage—and negatively—exposing brazen arrogance or obstinate sin.

Divine Empowerment and Military Victory

•Judges 3:10 presents עָזַז at the birth of Israel’s first judge: “The Spirit of the LORD came upon him… and his hand prevailed over Cushan-rishathaim.” The verb underscores that victory flows from the Spirit, not mere human prowess.
• In the Gideon cycle the sense is reversed: “the power of Midian prevailed against Israel” (Judges 6:2). Sin allowed enemy strength to dominate until God again raised a deliverer.

These contrasting narratives frame Israel’s history: covenant faith unleashes divine strength; unbelief hands strength to oppressors.

Psalms: Prayer and Praise Concerning Strength

•Psalm 9:19 entreats the LORD: “let not man prevail,” affirming that ultimate power rests with God alone.
•Psalm 52:7 warns against the self-made man who “strengthened himself by destruction.” Human schemes may look strong but are destined to fall before God’s steadfast love.
•Psalm 68:28 andPsalm 89:13 turn the spotlight on Yahweh: “You have a mighty arm; strong is Your hand.” Here עָזַז celebrates the invincible reliability of God’s covenant power, a bulwark for worship and hope.

Wisdom Literature: Moral Courage versus Brazen Sin

• The seductress ofProverbs 7:13 shows a “brazen” face, illustrating how עָזַז can describe unblushing shamelessness.
•Proverbs 21:29 contrasts the “hardened” face of the wicked with the stable path of the upright, warning that obstinate confidence can mask moral rot.
•Ecclesiastes 7:19 shifts to virtue: “Wisdom makes the wise stronger than ten rulers in a city.” Spiritual insight provides a durable strength unavailable to sheer force or numbers.
•Proverbs 8:28 poetically notes how the Creator “established the clouds,” picturing cosmic fountains that were “strengthened.” Even the architecture of the universe bears the stamp of God’s sustaining power.

Prophetic Rebuke of Misplaced Trust

Isaiah 30:2 condemns Judah for racing to Egypt “to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection,” literally “to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh.” Political alliances that bypass God exchange living trust for brittle props.Daniel 11:12 portrays the king of the South whose heart “will be exalted” after victory; his temporary triumph illustrates how pride-fueled strength quickly erodes in God’s unfolding plan.

Ministry Implications

1. Dependence on the Spirit: True prevailing power, whether in personal holiness or corporate mission, mirrors Othniel’s Spirit-endued strength, not Midian’s fleeting dominance.
2. Discernment of False Confidence: Believers must expose modern versions of brazen sin (Proverbs 7) and destructive self-reliance (Psalm 52), pointing people to the arm of the LORD.
3. Cultivating Wisdom:Ecclesiastes 7:19 encourages ministries to prioritize biblical wisdom that fortifies hearts better than political clout or social capital.
4. Worship and Assurance: Psalms 68 and 89 invite congregations to celebrate God’s inexhaustible might, fostering courage amid cultural opposition.
5. Prophetic Warning:Isaiah 30 andDaniel 11 caution against alliances or strategies that seem strong yet sidestep obedience, reminding leaders that all human power is provisional.

Summary

עָזַז traces a theological arc from Spirit-given victory, through the folly of arrogant strength, to the eternal reliability of God’s own power. Its occurrences press every generation to renounce self-made hardness and to rest in the Lord whose “hand is strong” and whose purposes prevail forever.

בַּ֝עֲז֗וֹז בעזוז הֵעֵ֥זָה הֵעֵ֬ז העז העזה וַתָּ֣עָז וַתָּ֥עָז ותעז יָ֝עֹ֗ז יָעֹ֣ז יָעֽוֹז׃ יעוז׃ יעז לָעוֹז֙ לעוז עוּזָּ֥ה עוזה תָּעֹ֣ז תָּעֹ֥ז תעז ‘ūz·zāh ‘ūzzāh ba‘ăzōwz ba·‘ă·zō·wz baaZoz hê‘êz hê‘êzāh hê·‘ê·zāh hê·‘êz heEz heEzah lā‘ōwz lā·‘ō·wz laOz tā‘ōz tā·‘ōz taOz uzZah vatTaoz wat·tā·‘āz wattā‘āz yā‘ōwz yā‘ōz yā·‘ō·wz yā·‘ōz yaOzInterlinear Greek •Interlinear Hebrew •Strong's Numbers •Englishman's Greek Concordance •Englishman's Hebrew Concordance •Parallel Texts

Judges 3:10
HEB:מֶ֣לֶךְ אֲרָ֑ם וַתָּ֣עָז יָד֔וֹ עַ֖ל
NAS: into his hand,so that he prevailed over
KJV: and his handprevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
INT: king Aramprevailed his hand over

Judges 6:2
HEB: וַתָּ֥עָז יַד־ מִדְיָ֖ן
NAS: of Midianprevailed against
KJV: of Midianprevailed against Israel:
INT:prevailed the power of Midian

Psalm 9:19
HEB:יְ֭הוָה אַל־ יָעֹ֣ז אֱנ֑וֹשׁ יִשָּׁפְט֥וּ
NAS: do not let manprevail; Let the nations
KJV: let not manprevail: let the heathen
INT: God nayprevail he be judged

Psalm 52:7
HEB:בְּרֹ֣ב עָשְׁר֑וֹ יָ֝עֹ֗ז בְּהַוָּתֽוֹ׃
NAS: of his riches[And] was strong in his [evil] desire.
KJV: of his riches,[and] strengthened himself in his wickedness.
INT: the abundance of his richeswas strong his desire

Psalm 68:28
HEB:אֱלֹהֶ֗יךָ עֻ֫זֶּ֥ךָ עוּזָּ֥ה אֱלֹהִ֑ים ז֝֗וּ
NAS: your strength;Show Yourself strong, O God,
KJV: thy strength:strengthen, O God,
INT: your God your strengthShow God who

Psalm 89:13
HEB:עִם־ גְּבוּרָ֑ה תָּעֹ֥ז יָ֝דְךָ֗ תָּר֥וּם
NAS: Your handis mighty, Your right hand
KJV: arm:strong is thy hand,
INT: have a strongis mighty your hand is exalted

Proverbs 7:13
HEB:וְנָ֣שְׁקָה־ לּ֑וֹ הֵעֵ֥זָה פָ֝נֶ֗יהָ וַתֹּ֣אמַר
NAS: him and kisseshim And with a brazen face
KJV: him, and kissedhim, [and] with an impudent face
INT: seizes and kissesA brazen face says

Proverbs 8:28
HEB:שְׁחָקִ֣ים מִמָּ֑עַל בַּ֝עֲז֗וֹז עִינ֥וֹת תְּהוֹם׃
NAS: of the deepbecame fixed,
KJV: above:when he strengthened the fountains
INT: the skies abovebecame the fountains of the deep

Proverbs 21:29
HEB: הֵעֵ֬ז אִ֣ישׁ רָשָׁ֣ע
NAS: mandisplays a bold face,
KJV: manhardeneth his face:
INT:displays man A wicked

Ecclesiastes 7:19
HEB: הַֽחָכְמָ֖ה תָּעֹ֣ז לֶחָכָ֑ם מֵֽעֲשָׂרָה֙
NAS: Wisdomstrengthens a wise man
KJV: Wisdomstrengtheneth the wise
INT: Wisdomstrengthens A wise ten

Isaiah 30:2
HEB:לֹ֣א שָׁאָ֑לוּ לָעוֹז֙ בְּמָע֣וֹז פַּרְעֹ֔ה
KJV: at my mouth;to strengthen themselves in the strength
INT: Without consultingto strengthen the safety of Pharaoh

Daniel 11:12
HEB:רִבֹּא֖וֹת וְלֹ֥א יָעֽוֹז׃
NAS: to fall;yet he will not prevail.
KJV: [many] ten thousands:but he shall not be strengthened [by it].
INT: tens he will notprevail

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5810
12 Occurrences

ba·‘ă·zō·wz — 1 Occ.
hê·‘êz — 1 Occ.
hê·‘ê·zāh — 1 Occ.
lā·‘ō·wz — 1 Occ.
tā·‘ōz — 2 Occ.
‘ūz·zāh — 1 Occ.
wat·tā·‘āz — 2 Occ.
yā·‘ōz — 3 Occ.