Strong's Lexicon dunamoó: To empower, to strengthen, to make strong Original Word: δυναμόω Word Origin: From the Greek word δύναμις (dunamis), meaning "power" or "strength." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of empowerment or strengthening in the Old Testament is often expressed by the Hebrew word חָזַק (chazaq), Strong's Hebrew #2388, which means to be strong, to strengthen, or to prevail. Usage: The verb δυναμόω (dunamoó) is used in the New Testament to convey the act of being empowered or strengthened, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It implies an infusion of strength or power, typically from an external source, such as God or the Holy Spirit, enabling individuals to perform tasks or endure situations beyond their natural capacity. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of power (δύναμις) was often associated with physical strength, authority, or influence. However, in the New Testament, the term takes on a more spiritual dimension, reflecting the transformative power of God at work in believers. This empowerment is not merely for personal gain but for fulfilling God's purposes and advancing His kingdom. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1412 dynamóō – to empower, make (be) able. See 1411 (dynamis). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dunamis Definition to make strong, enable NASB Translation made strong (1), strengthened (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1412: δυναμόωδυναμόω, δυνάμω: (present passive δυναμοῦμαι); to make strong, confirm, strengthen: Colossians 1:11; (Ephesians 6:10 WH marginal reading); 1 aorist ἐδυναμώθησαν, Hebrews 11:34 (R G ἐνεδυναμώθησαν). (Psalm 67:29 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strengthen. From dunamis; to enable -- strengthen. see GREEK dunamis Forms and Transliterations δυναμουμενοι δυναμούμενοι δυναμώσει δυνάμωσον δυναστεία δυναστείαι δυναστείαις δυναστείαν δυναστείας δυναστεύειν δυναστευούσης δυναστεύουσι δυναστεύσαι εδυναμωθησαν ἐδυναμώθησαν ενεδυναμώθη dunamoumenoi dynamoumenoi dynamoúmenoi edunamothesan edunamōthēsan edynamothesan edynamōthēsan edynamṓthesan edynamṓthēsanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 1:11 V-PPM/P-NMPGRK: πάσῃ δυνάμει δυναμούμενοι κατὰ τὸ NAS: strengthened with all power, KJV: Strengthened with all INT: all power being strengthened according to the Hebrews 11:34 V-AIP-3P Strong's Greek 1412 |
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