חָזַק

Definition and meaning

chazaq (khaw-zak') v. 1. to fasten upon 2. (hence) to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate 3. to bind, restrain, conquer [a primitive root] KJV: aid, amend, X 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.