חֲזַק וֶאֱמַץ
To fasten upon; hence, to seize , be strong (figuratively, courageous , causatively strengthen , cure , help , repair , fortify ), obstinate ; to bind , restrain , conquer · to be alert , physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
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חָזַק H2388 to fasten upon; hence, to seize , be strong (figuratively, courageous , causatively strengthen , cure , help , repair , fortify ), obstinate ; to bind , restrain , conquer
אָמַץ H553 to be alert , physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
What does חֲזַק וֶאֱמַץ (chazaq ve-emats) mean in the Bible?
חָזַק · אָמַץ is a Hebrew word meaning "Be strong and courageous — the succession commissioning formula".
Full entry for חֲזַק וֶאֱמַץ (H2388, H553) · Browse the biblical lexicon
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