ἰσχυρός

ischurosAdjectiveG2478

strong

From: from G2479 (ἰσχύς);

Short Definition

forcible (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

strong, mighty, powerful; (a) of persons, as to body or spirit: , (opposite to ἀσθενής), (ἐν πολέμῳ) ; οἱ πλούσιοι κ. οἱ ἰ; τὰ ἰ. = oἱ ἰ.; of God; compar., (τὸ ἀσθενὲς θεοῦ) ; (b) of things: λιμός; *ἐπιστολαί *( βαρεῖαι κ. ἰ.); κραυγή; φωνή; παράκλησις; πόλις; βρονταί.
LXX Usage: for אֵל, גִּבּוֹר, עָצוּם, חָזַק, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

27 times

Appears 27 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Revelation
9
1 Corinthians
4
Luke
4
Hebrews
3
Matthew
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:25
  • 2 Corinthians 10:10
  • Luke 11:22
  • Matthew 3:11
  • Revelation 18:8

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