Strong's Lexicon pantokratór: Almighty, All-Powerful Original Word: παντοκράτωρ Word Origin: From πᾶς (pas, meaning "all") and κράτος (kratos, meaning "strength" or "dominion") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7706 שַׁדַּי (Shaddai) - Often translated as "Almighty" in the Old Testament, used to describe God's all-sufficient power. - H136 אֲדֹנָי (Adonai) - Translated as "Lord," emphasizing God's sovereign authority. Usage: The term "pantokratór" is used to describe God as the Almighty, emphasizing His supreme power and authority over all creation. It conveys the idea of God's omnipotence and His sovereign rule over the universe. In the New Testament, it is often used to highlight God's ultimate control and His ability to accomplish His will without hindrance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of a supreme deity with ultimate power was not uncommon. However, the Christian understanding of God as "pantokratór" was distinct in its monotheistic context, affirming that there is only one true God who holds all power. This was a significant declaration in a polytheistic society, where many gods were believed to have limited and specific domains of influence. HELPS Word-studies 3841 pantokrátōr (from 3956 /pás, "all" and 2902 /kratéō, "prevail") – properly, almighty; unrestricted power exercising absolute dominion. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom pas and krateó Definition almighty NASB Translation Almighty (10). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3841: παντοκράτωρπαντοκράτωρ, παντοκράτορος, ὁ (πᾶς and κρατέω), he who holds sway over all things; the ruler of all; almighty: of God, 2 Corinthians 6:18 (from Jeremiah 38:35 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Almighty, Omnipotent. From pas and kratos; the all-ruling, i.e. God (as absolute and universal sovereign) -- Almighty, Omnipotent. see GREEK pas see GREEK kratos Forms and Transliterations παντοκράτορα παντοκράτορι παντοκρατορος παντοκράτορος παντοκράτορός Παντοκρατωρ Παντοκράτωρ Pantokrator Pantokratōr Pantokrátor Pantokrátōr pantokratoros pantokrátorosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Corinthians 6:18 N-NMSGRK: λέγει Κύριος Παντοκράτωρ NAS: to Me, Says the Lord Almighty. KJV: saith the Lord Almighty. INT: says [the] Lord Almighty Revelation 1:8 N-NMS Revelation 4:8 N-NMS Revelation 11:17 N-NMS Revelation 15:3 N-NMS Revelation 16:7 N-NMS Revelation 16:14 N-GMS Revelation 19:6 N-NMS Revelation 19:15 N-GMS Revelation 21:22 N-NMS Strong's Greek 3841 |