Greek Word Study · Strong’s G2904
κράτος
kratos · “power”
Used 12 times across 9 books
Definition
κράτος, -εος (-ους), τό
[in LXX chiefly for עֹז, Job.12:16, Psa.90:11 al. ;]
1. strength, esp. as in Hom., of bodily strength.
2. power, might: Heb.2:14; τὸ κ. τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ, Eph.1:19 6:10 (Isa.40:26, Da TH Dan.4:27); τ. δόςης αὐτοῦ, Col.1:11; κατὰ κράτος, mightily, Act.19:20; a mighty deed, an act of power, Luk.1:51; in doxologies, 1Ti.6:16, 1Pe.4:11 5:11, Ju 25, Rev.1:6 5:13.†
[in LXX chiefly for עֹז, Job.12:16, Psa.90:11 al. ;]
1. strength, esp. as in Hom., of bodily strength.
2. power, might: Heb.2:14; τὸ κ. τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ, Eph.1:19 6:10 (Isa.40:26, Da TH Dan.4:27); τ. δόςης αὐτοῦ, Col.1:11; κατὰ κράτος, mightily, Act.19:20; a mighty deed, an act of power, Luk.1:51; in doxologies, 1Ti.6:16, 1Pe.4:11 5:11, Ju 25, Rev.1:6 5:13.†
Where it appears
Luke1
Acts1
Ephesians2
Colossians1
1 Timothy1
Hebrews1
1 Peter2
Jude1
Revelation2
In the text
Luke 1:51He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.Acts 19:20So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.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.Colossians 1:11Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;1 Timothy 6:16Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.Hebrews 2:14Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;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.1 Peter 5:11To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.Jude 1:25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
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