H2388H–חָזַק–cha.zaq

And it cometh to pass, when the kingdom hath been strong in his hand, that he smiteth his servants, those smiting the king his father,

חָזְקָ֥ה cha.ze.Kah “it was secure”

And its thickness `is' a handbreadth, and its lip as the work of the lip of a cup flowered with lilies; taking hold -- baths three thousand it containeth.

מַחֲזִ֣יק ma.cha.Zik “holding”

and they have said, Because that they have forsaken Jehovah, God of their fathers, who brought them out from the land of Egypt, and lay hold on other gods, and bow themselves to them, and serve them, therefore He hath brought upon them all this evil.'

וַֽיַּחֲזִ֙יקוּ֙ (יַּחֲזִ֙יקוּ֙) i.ya.cha.Zi.ku “they took hold”

And it cometh to pass, when the kingdom hath been strong upon him, that he slayeth his servants, those smiting the king his father,

חָזְקָ֥ה cha.ze.Kah “it was secure”

and the men who have been expressed by name rise and take hold on the captives, and all their naked ones they have clothed from the spoil, yea, they clothe them, and shoe them, and cause them to eat and drink, and anoint them, and lead them on asses, even every feeble one, and bring them in to Jericho, the city of palms, near their brethren, and turn back to Samaria.

וַיַּחֲזִ֣יקוּ (יַּחֲזִ֣יקוּ) i.ya.cha.Zi.ku “they took hold”

yea, it cometh to pass, from that day, half of my servants are working in the business, and half of them are keeping hold of both the spears, the shields, and the bows, and the coats of mail; and the heads `are' behind all the house of Judah.

מַחֲזִיקִים֙ ma.cha.zi.Kim “[were] holding”

The builders on the wall, and the bearers of the burden, those lading, `each' with one of his hands is working in the business, and one is laying hold of the missile.

מַחֲזֶ֥קֶת ma.cha.Ze.ket “[was] holding”

And we are working in the business, and half of them are keeping hold of the spears, from the going up of the dawn till the coming forth of the stars.

מַחֲזִיקִים֙ ma.cha.zi.Kim “[were] keeping hold”

And Jehovah saith unto the Adversary, `Hast thou set thy heart unto My servant Job because there is none like him in the land, a man perfect and upright, fearing God and turning aside from evil? and still he is keeping hold on his integrity, and thou dost move Me against him to swallow him up for nought!'

מַחֲזִ֣יק ma.cha.Zik “[is] keeping hold”

And his wife saith to him, `Still thou art keeping hold on thine integrity: bless God and die.'

מַחֲזִ֣יק ma.cha.Zik “keeping hold”

He leaneth on his house -- and it standeth not: He taketh hold on it -- and it abideth not.

יַחֲזִ֥יק ya.cha.Zik “he takes hold”

Lo, God doth not reject the perfect, Nor taketh hold on the hand of evil doers.

יַ֝חֲזִ֗יק ya.cha.Zik “he takes hold”

Seize on the heel doth a gin, Prevail over him do the designing.

יַחֲזֵ֖ק ya.cha.Zek “it takes hold”

On my righteousness I have laid hold, And I do not let it go, My heart doth not reproach me while I live.

הֶ֭חֱזַקְתִּי He.che.zak.ti “I have kept hold”

Take hold of shield and buckler, and rise for my help,

הַחֲזֵ֣ק ha.cha.Zek “take hold of”

They strengthen for themselves an evil thing, They recount of the hiding of snares, They have said, `Who doth look at it?'

יְחַזְּקוּ־ ye.cha.ze.ku- “they strengthen”

A tree of life she `is' to those laying hold on her, And whoso is retaining her `is' happy.

לַמַּחֲזִיקִ֣ים (מַּחֲזִיקִ֣ים) ma.cha.zi.Kim “[those who] take hold”

Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she `is' thy life.

הַחֲזֵ֣ק ha.cha.Zek “take hold”

And she laid hold on him, and kissed him, She hath hardened her face, and saith to him,

וְהֶחֱזִ֣יקָה (הֶחֱזִ֣יקָה) he.che.Zi.kah “she takes hold”

Laying hold on the ears of a dog, `Is' a passer-by making himself wrath for strife not his own.

מַחֲזִ֥יק ma.cha.Zik “[one who] takes hold”

And taken hold have seven women on one man, In that day, saying, `Our own bread we do eat, And our own raiment we put on, Only, let thy name be called over us, Remove thou our reproach.'

וְהֶחֱזִיקוּ֩ (הֶחֱזִיקוּ֩) he.che.zi.Ku “they will take hold”

Or -- he doth take hold on My strength, He doth make peace with Me, Peace he doth make with Me.

יַחֲזֵ֣ק ya.cha.Zek “let anyone take hold”

Left have been thy ropes, They strengthen not rightly their mast, They have not spread out a sail, Then apportioned hath been a prey of much spoil, The lame have taken spoil.

יְחַזְּק֤וּ ye.cha.ze.Ku “they make firm”

For I, Jehovah thy God, Am strengthening thy right hand, He who is saying to thee, `Fear not, I have helped thee.'

מַחֲזִ֣יק ma.cha.Zik “[who] takes hold of”

I, Jehovah, did call thee in righteousness, And I lay hold on thy hand, and keep thee, And I give thee for a covenant of a people, And a light of nations.

וְאַחְזֵ֣ק (אַחְזֵ֣ק) 'ach.Zek “I may take hold”