Strong's Lexicon ischus: Strength, might, power Original Word: ἰσχύς Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to have" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3581 (koach): Often translated as "strength" or "power," similar in meaning to "ischus." - H1369 (geburah): Meaning "might" or "strength," used in contexts of valor or heroic strength. Usage: The Greek word "ischus" refers to physical strength, power, or might. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the strength of God, the power of His might, or the strength that believers are encouraged to have in their spiritual lives. It emphasizes the ability to exert force or influence, often in a spiritual or moral context. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, physical strength and power were highly valued, often associated with heroes and gods in mythology. The New Testament writers, however, often reframe these concepts to emphasize spiritual strength and the power of God working through believers. The use of "ischus" in the New Testament reflects a shift from a purely physical understanding of strength to a more comprehensive view that includes moral and spiritual dimensions. HELPS Word-studies 2479 is NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition strength, might NASB Translation might (5), power (1), strength (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2479: ἰσχύςἰσχύς, ἰσχύος, ἡ (ἴσχω (allied with ἔσχον; to hold in check)) (from Hesiod down), the Sept. especially for כֹּחַ, חַיִל, עֹז, גְּבוּרָה; ability, force, strength, might: 2 Peter 2:11 (joined with δύναμις); Revelation 5:12; Revelation 7:12; τό κράτος τῆς ἰσχύος, power (over external things) afforded by strength, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10 (Isaiah 40:26); ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰσχύος (see δόξα, III. 3 b. α. at the end), 2 Thessalonians 1:9; κράζειν ἐν ἰσχύει, with strength, mightily, Revelation 18:2 Rec.; ἐξ ἰσχύος, of one's strength, to the extent of one's ability, 1 Peter 4:11; with ὅλης added, Mark 12:30, 33; Luke 10:27 (here L text T Tr WH read ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ ἰσχύι). (Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ability, might, power, strength. From a derivative of is (force; compare eschon, a form of echo); forcefulness (literally or figuratively) -- ability, might(-ily), power, strength. see GREEK echo Forms and Transliterations ισχυι ισχύι ισχύϊ ίσχύϊ ἰσχύι ἰσχύϊ ισχύϊι ισχυν ισχύν ἰσχὺν ισχυος ισχύος ἰσχύος ισχυς ισχύς ἰσχὺς ισχύσεσι ισχύων ischui ischun ischuos ischus ischýi ischýï ischyn ischỳn ischyos ischýos ischys ischỳsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Mark 12:30 N-GFSGRK: ὅλης τῆς ἰσχύος σου NAS: AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.' KJV: all thy strength: this [is] the first INT: all the strength of you Mark 12:33 N-GFS Luke 10:27 N-DFS Ephesians 1:19 N-GFS Ephesians 6:10 N-GFS 2 Thessalonians 1:9 N-GFS 1 Peter 4:11 N-GFS 2 Peter 2:11 N-DFS Revelation 5:12 N-AFS Revelation 7:12 N-NFS Strong's Greek 2479 |
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