H2388חָזַקbe or grow firm, strong, strengthen
Qal .
I . intrans. be or grow strong
II . transit. only strengthened him not
Pi .
1 . make strong (physically)
2 . strengthen the hands (acc.) of anyone, sustain, encourage
3 . make strong = bold, encourage
4 . make firm
5 . make rigid, hard, i.e. perverse, obstinate, harden
Hiph .
1 .
a . make strong, strengthen
b . make firm, the kingdom
c . display strength
2 . make severe, of battle
3 . support
4 . = repair
5 . prevail
6 . esp. take or keep hold of, seize, grasp
Hithp .
1 . strengthen oneself
2 . put forth strength, use one's strength
3 . withstand
4 . hold strongly with