◄ 2904. kratos ►
Strong's Lexicon kratos: Power, might, dominion, strength Original Word: κράτος Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kratos Pronunciation: KRAH-tos Phonetic Spelling: (krat'-os) Definition: dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Meaning: • Strength, power, might. • Dominion, authority, sovereignty. Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb κρατέω (krateo), meaning "to seize" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "κράτος," similar concepts of power and might can be found in Hebrew words such as: • חָזָק (chazaq) • Strong's Hebrew 2388, meaning "to be strong" or "to strengthen." • גְּבוּרָה (geburah) • Strong's Hebrew 1369, meaning "might" or "strength." • מֶמְשָׁלָה (memshalah) • Strong's Hebrew 4475, meaning "dominion" or "rule." These Hebrew terms convey similar ideas of strength, power, and dominion, reflecting the overarching biblical theme of God's supreme authority and might. Usage: • The term "κράτος" is used in the New Testament to denote the concept of power or might, often in the context of God's sovereign power or the strength of His kingdom. It can also refer to human or earthly power, though less frequently. Context: • The Greek word "κράτος" appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the might and dominion of God. It is often associated with divine power and authority, highlighting God's supreme control over all creation. For instance, in Ephesians 1:19-21, Paul speaks of the "immeasurable greatness of His power" (κράτος) towards believers, which is demonstrated in the resurrection and exaltation of Christ. This passage underscores the belief in God's ultimate authority and the manifestation of His power in the world. • In 1 Peter 5:11, the term is used in a doxology: "To Him be the power (κράτος) forever and ever. Amen." This reflects the acknowledgment of God's eternal dominion and the rightful ascription of all power to Him. • The word is also found in Jude 1:25, where it is part of a benediction: "to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen." Here, "κράτος" is translated as "dominion," emphasizing God's unending rule and authority. • In Revelation 1:6, believers are described as a kingdom and priests to God, and it is declared, "to Him be the glory and the dominion (κράτος) forever and ever. Amen." This highlights the eternal nature of God's kingdom and His unchallenged sovereignty. • The use of "κράτος" in these contexts serves to remind believers of the omnipotence of God and the assurance of His control over all things, encouraging faith and trust in His divine plan. HELPS Word-studies 2904 krátos (from a root meaning "to perfect, complete," so Curtius, Thayer) – properly, dominion, exerted power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition strength, might NASB Translation dominion (6), might (1), mightily (1), mighty deeds (1), power (1), strength (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2904: κράτος κράτος, κρατεος (κράτους) (from a root meaning 'to perfect, complete' (Curtius, § 72); from Homer down), τό, Hebrew עֹז; 1. force, strength. 2. power, might: τό κράτος τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ, the might of his strength, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10; τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ, Colossians 1:11; κατά κράτος, mightily, with great power, ηὔξανε, Acts 19:20; metonymy, a mighty deed, a work of power: ποιεῖν κράτος (cf. ποιεῖν δυνάμεις), Luke 1:51. 3. dominion: in the doxologies, 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Peter 5:11; Jude 1:25; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:13; τίνος (the genitive of object), Hebrews 2:14 (τό Περσεων κράτος ἔχοντα, Herodotus 3, 69). (Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dominion, power, strength. Perhaps a primary word; vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively) -- dominion, might(-ily), power, strength. Forms and Transliterations κρατει κράτει κράτη κρατος κράτος κρατους κράτους kratei krátei kratos krátos kratous krátous Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:51 N-ANS GRK: Ἐποίησεν κράτος ἐν βραχίονι NAS: He has done mighty deeds with His arm; KJV: He hath shewed strength with his INT: He has shown strength with the arm Acts 19:20 N-ANS GRK: Οὕτως κατὰ κράτος τοῦ κυρίου NAS: was growing mightily and prevailing. INT: Thus with might the Lord Ephesians 1:19 N-GNS GRK: ἐνέργειαν τοῦ κράτους τῆς ἰσχύος NAS: with the working of the strength of His might KJV: of his mighty power, INT: working of the might of the strength Ephesians 6:10 N-DNS GRK: ἐν τῷ κράτει τῆς ἰσχύος NAS: in the Lord and in the strength of His might. KJV: and in the power of his might. INT: in the strength of the might Colossians 1:11 N-ANS GRK: κατὰ τὸ κράτος τῆς δόξης NAS: to His glorious might, for the attaining of all KJV: his glorious power, unto all INT: according to the might glorious 1 Timothy 6:16 N-NNS GRK: τιμὴ καὶ κράτος αἰώνιον ἀμήν NAS: and eternal dominion! Amen. KJV: and power everlasting. INT: honor and might eternal Amen Hebrews 2:14 N-ANS GRK: τὸν τὸ κράτος ἔχοντα τοῦ NAS: him who had the power of death, KJV: him that had the power of death, INT: him who the power has 1 Peter 4:11 N-NNS GRK: καὶ τὸ κράτος εἰς τοὺς NAS: the glory and dominion forever KJV: praise and dominion for ever INT: and the might to the 1 Peter 5:11 N-NNS GRK: αὐτῷ τὸ κράτος εἰς τοὺς NAS: To Him [be] dominion forever and ever. KJV: [be] glory and dominion for ever INT: to him [be] the power for the Jude 1:25 N-NNS GRK: δόξα μεγαλωσύνη κράτος καὶ ἐξουσία NAS: majesty, dominion and authority, KJV: and majesty, dominion and power, INT: [be] glory majesty dominion and authority Revelation 1:6 N-NNS GRK: καὶ τὸ κράτος εἰς τοὺς NAS: to Him [be] the glory and the dominion forever and ever. KJV: [be] glory and dominion for ever INT: and the power to the Revelation 5:13 N-NNS GRK: καὶ τὸ κράτος εἰς τοὺς NAS: and glory and dominion forever KJV: and power, [be] unto him that sitteth INT: and the might to the Strong's Greek 2904 12 Occurrences κράτει — 1 Occ. κράτος — 10 Occ. κράτους — 1 Occ.