ΜΑΩΖΕΙΝ, μαωζειν
MAŌZEIN, maōzein
Sounds Like: mah-OH-zayn
Translations: to honor, to glorify, to strengthen, to make strong
From the root: ΜΑΩΖΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word is a transliteration from the Hebrew word 'ma'oz' (מָעוֹז), which means 'fortress' or 'stronghold'. In the Koine Greek Septuagint, it is used as a verb, meaning 'to honor' or 'to glorify', particularly in the context of honoring a god of fortresses or a strong god. It can also imply strengthening or making something strong. It is not a common Koine Greek verb but appears in specific contexts, such as in the book of Daniel.
Inflection: Present, Active, Infinitive
Instances
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Daniel (Theodotion) — 11:38
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΜΑΩΖΩ, appear in our texts.
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