עוּז ʻûwz

Meaning

to be strong; causatively, to stregthen, i.e. (figuratively) to save (by flight)

In the King James Version: gather (self, self to flee), retire.

Derivation: a primitive root;

Where it is used

• Exodus 9:19 So give orders now to shelter your livestock and everything you have in the field. Every man or beast that remains in the field and is not brought inside will die when the hail comes down upon them.’”
• Isaiah 10:31 Madmenah flees; the people of Gebim take refuge.
• Isaiah 30:2 They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.
• Jeremiah 4:6 Raise a signal flag toward Zion. Seek refuge! Do not delay! For I am bringing disaster from the north, and terrible destruction.
• Jeremiah 6:1 “Run for cover, O sons of Benjamin; flee from Jerusalem! Sound the ram’s horn in Tekoa; send up a signal over Beth-haccherem, for disaster looms from the north, even great destruction.