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חָזֵק H2390

H2390 is the Hebrew word חָזֵק, transliterated châzêq and said khaw-zake'. The King James Version most often renders it stronger.

Word: חָזֵקTransliteration: châzêqSaid: khaw-zake'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

powerful.

Where it comes from

from H2388 (חָזַק).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

stronger 2×waxed louder 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: [idiom] wax louder, stronger.

Verses using חָזֵק

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Exodus 19:19 · KJV

And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.

2 Samuel 3:1 · KJV

Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2390 mean?

H2390 is the Hebrew word חָזֵק (châzêq), meaning powerful.

How is H2390 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it stronger (2 times), waxed louder (1 time).

How many times does H2390 appear in the Bible?

חָזֵק (châzêq) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2390 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2388 (חָזַק).

Nearby entries

H2387 · חֵזִיר — Chezir, the name of two Israelites H2388 · חָזַק — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong…H2389 · חָזָק — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)H2391 · חֵזֶק — help H2392 · חֹזֶק — power H2393 · חֶזְקָה — prevailing power

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