Proverbs 4:13

Lexical meaning

Definition

to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV renderings

aid, amend, [idiom] calker, catch, cleave, confirm, be constant, constrain, continue, be of good (take) courage(-ous, -ly), encourage (self), be established, fasten, force, fortify, make hard, harden, help, (lay) hold (fast), lean, maintain, play the man, mend, become (wax) mighty, prevail, be recovered, repair, retain, seize, be (wax) sore, strengthen (self), be stout, be (make, shew, wax) strong(-er), be sure, take (hold), be urgent, behave self valiantly, withstand.

Grammar

• הַחֲזֵ֣ק — verb Hiphil, imperative, 2nd person, masculine, singular

Code HVhv2ms

Usage

Occurs 290 times in the Hebrew Bible.Genesis 19:16Genesis 21:18Genesis 41:56Genesis 41:57Genesis 47:20

Theological interpretation (AI)

The card on the left shows lexical data from published sources. Interpretation is separate: ask the Companion to explain how traditions read חָזַק here.