Literally, “of inflexible countenance,” from the verb root “to be strong,”“to be mighty,”“to be formidable.” The same word is used in Dan. 8:23 of the Roman power. This word is translated “fierce” (Gen. 49:7), “strong” (Num. 13:28), “mighty” (Ps. 59:3), “roughly” (Prov. 18:23), “greedy” (Isa. 56:11).