Strong's H4581 · Hebrew
מָעוֹז
mâʻôwz · /maw-oze'/
Definition
a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
KJV: force, fort(-ress), rock, strength(-en), ([idiom] most) strong (hold).
Root / derivation: (also מָעוּז ); or מָעֹז (also מָעֻז; from H5810 (עָזַז);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מָעוֹז across 13 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
13 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel1 verse
Psalms9 verses
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 28:8The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. their: or, his saving: Heb. strength of salvations
Psalms 31:2Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an house of defence to save me. my: Heb. to me for a rock of strength
Psalms 31:4Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength.
Psalms 37:39But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
Psalms 43:2For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
Psalms 52:7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. wickedness: or, substance
Psalms 60:7Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
Psalms 108:8Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H4581 (mâʻôwz) mean?
a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
How many times does H4581 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H4581 (מָעוֹז) appears in 13 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “strength.”
How is mâʻôwz translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H4581 is rendered as “strength” (11×), “rock” (1×), “strong” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מָעוֹז come from?
(also מָעוּז ); or מָעֹז (also מָעֻז; from H5810 (עָזַז);