ἰσχύς

ischusNoun (Feminine)G2479

strength

From: from a derivative of (force;

Short Definition

compare , a form of G2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)

Full Lexicon Entry

strength, might, power, force, ability: ἰ. κ. δύναμις; κράτος τῆς ἰ. ; ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰ.; ἐξ ἰ.; ἐν ὅλῃ ἰ., " (LXX) (LXX).
Synonyms
*δύναμις *(which see, and cf. ICC, ); κράτος
LXX Usage: chiefly for כֹּחַ, also for חַיִל, עַז, גְּבוּרָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

10 times

Appears 10 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
2
Mark
2
Revelation
2
1 Peter
1
2 Peter
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 4:11
  • 2 Thessalonians 1:9
  • Ephesians 6:10
  • Mark 12:30
  • Revelation 5:12

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