ἰσχύω

ischuōVerbG2480

be strong

From: from G2479 (ἰσχύς);

Short Definition

to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.to be strong in body
2.to be powerful, have power, prevail
LXX Usage: for חָזַק, גִּבּוֹר, עָצַם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

28 times

Appears 28 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
8
Acts
6
Matthew
4
Mark
4
Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 15:10
  • Acts 6:10
  • Luke 13:24
  • Luke 20:26
  • Matthew 8:28

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