Lexical Definition
עוּז ʻûwz (ooz) to seek refuge H:V
a primitive root
gather (self, self to flee), retire.
- to be strong
- causatively, to stregthen, i.e. (figuratively) to save (by flight)
1) (Hiphil) to take refuge, bring to refuge, seek refuge
See Greek: βοηθέω · ἐνισχύω · συνάγω
Usage: 5 forms in 5 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[עוּז], עוֺז verb take or seek refuge (Arabic ,
take refuge, seek protection,
a refuge); —
Qal Infinitive construct לָעוֺז בְּמָעוֺז Isa 30:2 (|| לַחְסוֺת בְּ). Hiph`il bring into safety, Perfect 3 masculine plural הֵעִ֫יזוּ Isa 10:31, object omitted, and so Imperative masculine plural הָעִ֫יזוּ Jer 4:6, הָעִ֫זוּ מִקֶּרֶב Jer 6:1 with accusative, masculine singular הָעֵז Exod 9:19.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Exodus | 9:19 |
| Isaiah | 10:31 · 30:2 |
| Jeremiah | 4:6 · 6:1 |