Strong's Lexicon ischuó: To be strong, to have power, to prevail, to be able. Original Word: ἰσχύω Word Origin: From the root word ἰσχύς (ischus), meaning "strength" or "might." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H3581 (koach): Often translated as "strength" or "power," similar in meaning to "ischuó." - H1369 (gibbor): Meaning "mighty" or "strong," used to describe warriors or heroes. Usage: The verb "ischuó" conveys the idea of possessing strength or power, whether physical, moral, or spiritual. It often implies the ability to overcome obstacles or to exert influence effectively. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both physical strength and the inner strength that comes from faith and reliance on God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, strength and power were highly valued traits, often associated with physical prowess, military might, and political influence. The New Testament writers, however, frequently reframe these concepts to emphasize spiritual strength and the power that comes from God. This reflects a counter-cultural perspective that values inner fortitude and divine empowerment over worldly power. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 2480 isxýō – properly, embodied strength that "gets into the fray" (action), i.e. engaging the resistance. For the believer, 2480 (isxýō) refers to the Lord strengthening them with combative, confrontive force to achieve all He gives faith for. That is, facing necessary resistance that brings what the Lord defines is success (His victory, cf. 1 Jn 5:4). Accordingly, faith (4102 /pístis) and 2480 (isxýō) are directly connected (Js 5:16). See 2479 (is Js 5:15,16 (Gk text): "15And the prayer characterized by faith (4102 /pístis) will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins with present effects, it will be forgiven him. 16Therefore, openly confess these sins to one another, and pray for the benefit of one another, for the purpose of being supernaturally healed. Very combative (engaging, overcoming, 2480 /isxýō) is the specific (urgent) request of a divinely-approved person who is energized (by God)." [Here the believer seeks to make petitions (1162 /déēsis) in faith – i.e. which are in accord with God's inbirthings (the persuasion of His will).] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ischus Definition to be strong, have power NASB Translation able (5), am...strong enough (1), been able (1), can (1), can do (1), could (8), force (1), good (1), healthy (2), means (1), overpowered (1), prevailing (1), strong enough (3), unable* (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2480: ἰσχύωἰσχύω; imperfect ἴσχυον; future ἰσχύσω; 1 aorist ἴσχυσα; (ἰσχύς); the Sept. for חָזַק, אָמֵץ, עָצַם, etc.; to be strong, i. e.: 1. to be strong in body, to be robust, to be in sound health: οἱ ἰσχύοντες, as a substantive, Matthew 9:12; Mark 2:17 (Sophocles Tr. 234; Xenophon, Cyril 6, 1, 24; joined with ὑγιαίνειν, id. mem. 2, 7, 7). 2. to have power (from Aeschylus down), i. e. a. to have a power evinced in extraordinary deeds, i. e. to exert, wield, power: so of the gospel, Acts 19:20; Hebraistically, to have strength to overcome: οὐκ ἴσχυσαν (A. V. prevailed not i. e.) succumbed, were conquered (so יָכֹל לֹא, Genesis 32:26 (25)), Revelation 12:8; κατά τίνος, against one, i. e. to use one's strength against one, to treat him with violence, Acts 19:16. b. equivalent to to be of force, avail (German gelten): Hebrews 9:17; τί, Galatians 5:6, and Rec. in Galatians 6:15. c. to be serviceable: εἰς τί (A. V. good for), Matthew 5:13. d. followed by an infinitive to be able, can: Matthew 8:28; Matthew 26:40; Mark 5:4; (Mark 9:18 (infinitive to be supplied)); Mark 14:37; Luke 6:48; Luke 8:43; ( From ischus; to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively) -- be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work. see GREEK ischus Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:13 V-PIA-3SGRK: εἰς οὐδὲν ἰσχύει ἔτι εἰ NAS: longer good for anything, KJV: it is thenceforth good for INT: for nothing it is potent any longer if Matthew 8:28 V-PNA Matthew 9:12 V-PPA-NMP Matthew 26:40 V-AIA-2P Mark 2:17 V-PPA-NMP Mark 5:4 V-IIA-3S Mark 9:18 V-AIA-3P Mark 14:37 V-AIA-2S Luke 6:48 V-AIA-3S Luke 8:43 V-AIA-3S Luke 13:24 V-FIA-3P Luke 14:6 V-AIA-3P Luke 14:29 V-PPA-GMS Luke 14:30 V-AIA-3S Luke 16:3 V-PIA-1S Luke 20:26 V-AIA-3P John 21:6 V-IIA-3P Acts 6:10 V-IIA-3P Acts 15:10 V-AIA-1P Acts 19:16 V-AIA-3S Acts 19:20 V-IIA-3S Acts 25:7 V-IIA-3P Acts 27:16 V-AIA-1P Galatians 5:6 V-PIA-3S Philippians 4:13 V-PIA-1S Strong's Greek 2480 |
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