Strong's Lexicon
G2479 — ἰσχύς
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | G2479 |
|---|---|
| Word: | ἰσχύς |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Etymology: | from a derivative of is (force) |
| Language: | Greek |
| Occurrences: | 10 |
| Transliteration: | ischus |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | is-khoos' |
| Meaning: | 1. strength, forcefulness {literally or figuratively} |
| KJV Renderings: | ability, might(-ily), power, strength |
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἰσχύς, ἰσχύος, ἡ (ἴσχω (allied with ἔσχον; to hold in check)) (from Hesiod down), the Sept. especially for ëÉÌçÇ, çÇéÄì, òÉæ, âÀÌáåÌøÈä; ability, force, strength, might: 2Pe 2:11 (joined with δύναμις); Rev 5:12; Rev 7:12; τό κράτος τῆς ἰσχύος, power (over external things) afforded by strength, Eph 1:19; Eph 6:10 (Isa 40:26); ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰσχύος (see δόξα, III. 3 b. α. at the end), 2Th 1:9; κράζειν ἐν ἰσχύει, with strength, mightily, Rev 18:2 Rec.; ἐξ ἰσχύος, of one’s strength, to the extent of one’s ability, 1Pe 4:11; with ὅλης added, Mar 12:30; Mar 12:33; Luk 10:27 (here L text T Tr WH read ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ ἰσχύι). (Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἰσχύς (ability)
Mark 12:30
- KJV: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind and with all thy strength this the first commandment
- GK: και αγαπήσεις κύριον τον θεόν σου εξ όλης της καρδίας σου και εξ όλης της ψυχής σου και εξ όλης της διανοίας σου και εξ όλης της ισχύος σου αύτη πρώτη εντολή
Mark 12:33
- KJV: And to love him with all the heart and with all the understanding and with all the soul and with all the strength and to love neighbour as himself is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices
- GK: και το αγαπάν αυτόν εξ όλης της καρδίας και εξ όλης της συνέσεως και εξ όλης της ψυχής και εξ όλης της ισχύος και το αγαπάν τον πλησίον ως εαυτόν πλείόν εστι πάντων των ολοκαυτωμάτων και των θυσίων
Luke 10:27
- KJV: And he answering said Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy strength and with all thy mind and thy neighbour as thyself
- GK: ο δε αποκριθείς είπεν αγαπήσεις κύριον τον θεόν σου εξ όλης της καρδίας σου και εξ όλης της ψυχής σου και εξ όλης της ισχύος σου και εξ όλης της διανοίας σου και τον πλησίον σου ως σεαυτόν
Ephesians 1:19
- KJV: And what the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe according to the working of his mighty power
- GK: και τι το υπερβάλλον μέγεθος της δυνάμεως αυτού εις ημάς τους πιστεύοντας κατά την ενέργειαν του κράτους της ισχύος
Ephesians 6:10
- KJV: Finally my brethren be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might
- GK: το λοιπόν αδελφοί μου ενδυναμούσθε εν κυρίω και εν τω κράτει της ισχύος αυτού
2 Thessalonians 1:9
- KJV: Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of his power
- GK: οίτινες δίκην τίσουσιν όλεθρον αιώνιον από προσώπου του κυρίου και από της δόξης της ισχύος αυτού
1 Peter 4:11
- KJV: If any man speak as the oracles of God if any man minister as of the ability which God giveth that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever Amen
- GK: ει λαλεί ως λόγια θεού ει διακονεί ως εξ ισχύος ης χορηγεί ο θεός ίνα εν πάσι δοξάζηται ο θεός διά Ιησού χριστού ω εστίν η δόξα και το κράτος εις τους αιώνας των αιώνων αμήν
2 Peter 2:11
- KJV: Whereas angels which are greater in power and might bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord
- GK: όπου άγγελοι ισχύϊ και δυνάμει μείζονες όντες ου φέρουσι κατ΄ αυτών παρά κυρίω βλάσφημον κρίσιν
Revelation 5:12
- KJV: Saying with a loud voice Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing
- GK: λέγοντες φωνή μεγάλη άξιόν εστι το αρνίον το εσφαγμένον λαβείν την δύναμιν και πλούτον και σοφίαν και ισχύν και τιμήν και δόξαν και ευλογίαν