Strong's Lexicon kratos: Power, might, dominion, strength Original Word: κράτος Word Origin: Derived from a primary verb κρατέω (krateo), meaning "to seize" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "kratos" is "כֹּחַ" (koach), Strong's Hebrew 3581, which also means strength or power. Usage: In the New Testament, "kratos" refers to the concept of power or might, often in the context of God's sovereign power and dominion. It is used to describe the strength and authority of God, as well as the might that believers can access through their relationship with Him. The term emphasizes the overwhelming and unchallengeable nature of divine power. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, "kratos" was associated with physical strength and the power to rule or govern. It was often used in political and military contexts to describe the might of empires or leaders. In the biblical context, however, "kratos" is primarily used to describe the divine power of God, which surpasses all human authority and strength. This reflects the early Christian understanding of God's ultimate sovereignty over all creation. HELPS Word-studies 2904 krátos (from a root meaning "to perfect, complete," so Curtius, Thayer) – properly, dominion, exerted power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina 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: κράτοςκράτος, 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.) Perhaps a primary word; vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively) -- dominion, might(-ily), power, strength. Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:51 N-ANSGRK: 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 Ephesians 1:19 N-GNS Ephesians 6:10 N-DNS Colossians 1:11 N-ANS 1 Timothy 6:16 N-NNS Hebrews 2:14 N-ANS 1 Peter 4:11 N-NNS 1 Peter 5:11 N-NNS Jude 1:25 N-NNS Revelation 1:6 N-NNS Revelation 5:13 N-NNS Strong's Greek 2904 |
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