Strong's Lexicon krataios: Strong, mighty, powerful Original Word: κραταιός Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root "κράτος" (kratos), meaning "strength" or "might." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "krataios" is "עָצוּם" (atzum), meaning "mighty" or "strong," as seen in passages like Deuteronomy 4:38, which speaks of God driving out nations "greater and mightier" than Israel. Usage: The term "krataios" is used to describe something or someone possessing great strength or power. In the context of the New Testament, it often refers to the might and power of God, His works, or His attributes. It can also describe the strength of individuals or nations, emphasizing their ability to exert influence or control. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, strength and power were highly valued attributes, often associated with gods, rulers, and heroes. The concept of "kratos" (strength) was integral to Greek philosophy and mythology, where it was personified as a deity. In the biblical context, "krataios" underscores the omnipotence of God, contrasting human frailty with divine strength. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2900 krataiós (from 2904 /krátos) – dominating (manifested) power, referring to God's supreme mastery (unrivaled dominion). 2900 (krataiós) is only used in 1 Pet 5:6. See 2904 (kratos). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kratos Definition strong NASB Translation mighty (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2900: κραταιόςκραταιός, κραταιᾷ, κραταιόν (κράτος), the Sept. mostly for חָזָק, mighty: ἡ κραταιός χείρ τοῦ Θεοῦ, i. e. the power of God, 1 Peter 5:6; τοῦ κυρίου, Baruch 2:11; 1 Esdr. 8:46 (47), 60 (61), and often in the Sept. (In earlier Greek only poetic (Homer, others) for the more common κρατερός; but later, used in prose also (Plutarch, others).) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mighty. From kratos; powerful -- mighty. see GREEK kratos Forms and Transliterations κραταιά κραταιαν κραταιάν κραταιὰν κραταιάς κραταιοί κραταιόν κραταιός κραταίος κραταιότερον κραταιότητι κραταιού κραταιούς κραταιώ κραταιών krataian krataiànLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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