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 timesAppears 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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