Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2479
ἰσχύς
ischus · “strength”
Used 10 times across 7 books
Definition
ἰσχύς, -ύος, ἡ
[in LXX chiefly for כֹּחַ, also for חַיִל, עַז, גְּבוּרָה, etc. ;]
strength, might, power, force, ability: Rev.5:12 7:12; ἰ. κ. δύναμις, 2Pe.2:11; τ. κράτος τῆς ἰ. (Isa.40:26), Eph.1:19 6:10; ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰ., 2Th.1:9; ἐξ ἰ., 1Pe.4:11; ἐν ὅλῃ τ. ἰ., Mrk.12:30, 33" (LXX) Luk.10:27 (LXX).†
SYN.: δύναμις (which see, and cf. ICC, Php.4:13); κράτος (cf. M, Th., I, 1:9)
[in LXX chiefly for כֹּחַ, also for חַיִל, עַז, גְּבוּרָה, etc. ;]
strength, might, power, force, ability: Rev.5:12 7:12; ἰ. κ. δύναμις, 2Pe.2:11; τ. κράτος τῆς ἰ. (Isa.40:26), Eph.1:19 6:10; ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰ., 2Th.1:9; ἐξ ἰ., 1Pe.4:11; ἐν ὅλῃ τ. ἰ., Mrk.12:30, 33" (LXX) Luk.10:27 (LXX).†
SYN.: δύναμις (which see, and cf. ICC, Php.4:13); κράτος (cf. M, Th., I, 1:9)
Where it appears
Mark2
Luke1
Ephesians2
2 Thessalonians1
1 Peter1
2 Peter1
Revelation2
In the text
Mark 12:30And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.Mark 12:33And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.Luke 10:27And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.Ephesians 1:19And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,Ephesians 6:10Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.2 Thessalonians 1:9Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;1 Peter 4:11If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.2 Peter 2:11Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.Revelation 5:12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.Revelation 7:12Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
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