◄ 1753. energeia ►
Strong's Lexicon energeia: Energy, working, operation, activity Original Word: ἐνέργεια Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: energeia Pronunciation: en-ER-gay-ah Phonetic Spelling: (en-erg'-i-ah) Definition: working, action, productive work, activity; in the NT, confined to superhuman activity. Meaning: The term ἐνέργεια refers to "working," "operation," or "activity." It denotes an active, effective power or energy at work. Word Origin: Derived from ἐνεργής (energes), meaning "active, operative," which comes from ἐν (en, "in") and ἔργον (ergon, "work"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐνέργεια, the concept of divine power and activity can be related to several Hebrew terms, such as חַיִל (chayil, Strong's 2428), meaning "strength" or "power," and פֹּעַל (po'al, Strong's 6467), meaning "work" or "deed." These terms similarly convey the idea of active power or effective work, often in the context of God's mighty acts. Usage: The word ἐνέργεια is used in the New Testament to describe the active power or operation of God, particularly in the context of His divine power and influence in the world and in believers. Context: The term ἐνέργεια appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the dynamic and effective power of God at work in various contexts. In Ephesians 1:19, it is used to describe "the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe," highlighting the divine energy that is at work in believers. Similarly, in Philippians 3:21, it refers to the power by which Christ "will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body," indicating the transformative power of Christ's resurrection. In Colossians 1:29, Paul speaks of his own ministry, stating, "To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me." Here, ἐνέργεια underscores the divine empowerment that enables Paul to fulfill his apostolic mission. The word also appears in Colossians 2:12, where it describes the power of God that raised Christ from the dead, a power that is also at work in believers through faith. The concept of ἐνέργεια is integral to understanding the New Testament's portrayal of God's active involvement in the world and in the lives of believers. It conveys the idea that God's power is not static but is actively working to accomplish His purposes, both in the natural world and in the spiritual realm. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1753 enérgeia (the root of the English term "energy") – energy; "power in action" (Wm. Barclay, More NT Words, 46). See 1754 (energeō). 1753 /enérgeia ("divine energy") typically refers to God's energy which transitions the believer from point to point in His plan (accomplishing His definition of progress). [1753 (enérgeia) occurs 8 times – always of God's energy, except at 2 Thes 2:9.] Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1753: ἐνέργεια ἐνέργεια, ἐνεργείας, ἡ (ἐνεργής, which see), working, efficiency; in the N. T. used only of superhuman power, whether of God or of the devil; of God: Ephesians 3:7; Colossians 2:12; ἡ ἐνέργεια ἡ ἐνεργουμένη, Colossians 1:29; with a relative intervening, ἐνεργεῖν ἐνέργειαν, Ephesians 1:19f; κατ' ἐνέργειαν ἐν μέτρῳ ἑνός ἑκάστου μέρους, according to the working which agrees with the measure of (is commensurate with) every single part, Ephesians 4:16; κατά τήν ἐνέργειαν τοῦ δύνασθαι αὐτόν κτλ. according to the efficiency by which he is able to subject all things to himself, Philippians 3:21. ἐνέργεια τοῦ Σατανᾶ, 2 Thessalonians 2:9; πλάνης, the power with which error works, 2 Thessalonians 2:11. (Wis. 7:17, etc.; 2 Macc. 3:29; τῆς προνοίας, 3Macc. 4:21; not found in the Sept.; in the classics first in Aristotle; (on ἐνέργεια, ἐνεργεῖν, of diabolic influences, cf. Müller on the Epistle of Barnabas 19, 6 [ET]).) (Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance operation, strong, effectual working. From energes; efficiency ("energy") -- operation, strong, (effectual) working. see GREEK energes Forms and Transliterations ενεργειαν ενέργειαν ἐνέργειαν ενεργειας ενεργείας ἐνεργείας energeian enérgeian energeias energeías Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Ephesians 1:19 N-AFS GRK: κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν τοῦ κράτους NAS: [These are] in accordance with the working of the strength KJV: according to the working of his INT: according to the working of the might Ephesians 3:7 N-AFS GRK: κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν τῆς δυνάμεως NAS: to me according to the working of His power. KJV: by the effectual working of his INT: according to the working of the power Ephesians 4:16 N-AFS GRK: ἐπιχορηγίας κατ' ἐνέργειαν ἐν μέτρῳ NAS: to the proper working of each KJV: according to the effectual working in INT: supply according to [the] working in [its] measure Philippians 3:21 N-AFS GRK: κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν τοῦ δύνασθαι NAS: of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has KJV: according to the working whereby he INT: according to the working the to be able Colossians 1:29 N-AFS GRK: κατὰ τὴν ἐνέργειαν αὐτοῦ τὴν KJV: his working, which INT: according to the working of him which Colossians 2:12 N-GFS GRK: πίστεως τῆς ἐνεργείας τοῦ θεοῦ NAS: faith in the working of God, KJV: the faith of the operation of God, INT: faith of the working of God 2 Thessalonians 2:9 N-AFS GRK: παρουσία κατ' ἐνέργειαν τοῦ Σατανᾶ NAS: is in accord with the activity of Satan, KJV: is after the working of Satan with INT: coming according to [the] working of Satan 2 Thessalonians 2:11 N-AFS GRK: ὁ θεὸς ἐνέργειαν πλάνης εἰς NAS: upon them a deluding influence so KJV: shall send them strong delusion, that INT: God a working of departure for Strong's Greek 1753 8 Occurrences ἐνέργειαν — 7 Occ. ἐνεργείας — 1 Occ.