Strong's Lexicon adunatos: Impossible, unable, powerless Original Word: ἀδύνατος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ἀ- (a-, "not") and δυνατός (dunatos, "able, powerful") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is אִי אֶפְשָׁר (i efshar), meaning "impossible" or "not possible," though there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in Strong's Hebrew Dictionary. Usage: The Greek word ἀδύνατος (adunatos) is used to describe something that is impossible or beyond human capability. It often conveys the idea of powerlessness or inability to achieve a certain outcome. In the New Testament, it is frequently used to highlight the limitations of human effort in contrast to the omnipotence of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of power and ability was highly valued, often associated with divine favor or personal virtue. The use of ἀδύνατος in the New Testament reflects a counter-cultural message that emphasizes human limitations and the necessity of divine intervention. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true power and possibility reside with God, not in human strength or wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom alpha (as a neg. prefix) and dunatos Definition unable, powerless NASB Translation impossible (6), no strength (1), things that are impossible (1), could not do (1), without strength (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 102: ἀδύνατοςἀδύνατος, (δύναμαι) (from Herodotus down); 1. without strength, impotent: τοῖς ποσί, Acts 14:8; figuratively, of Christians whose faith is not yet quite firm, Romans 15:1 (opposed to δυνατός). 2. impossible (in contrast with δυνατόν): παρά τίνι, for (with) anyone, Matthew 19:26; Mark 10:27; Luke 18:27; τό ἀδύνατος τοῦ νόμου 'what the law could not do' (this God effected by, etc.; (others take τό ἀδύνατος here as nominative absolutely, cf. Buttmann, 381 (326); Winer's Grammar, 574 (534); Meyer or Gifford at the passage)), Romans 8:3; followed by the accusative with an infinitive, Hebrews 6:4, 18; Hebrews 10:4; by an infinitive, Hebrews 11:6. From a (as a negative particle) and dunatos; unable, i.e. Weak (literally or figuratively); passively, impossible -- could not do, impossible, impotent, not possible, weak. see GREEK a see GREEK dunatos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 19:26 Adj-NNSGRK: ἀνθρώποις τοῦτο ἀδύνατόν ἐστιν παρὰ NAS: this is impossible, but with God KJV: this is impossible; but with INT: men this impossible is with Mark 10:27 Adj-NNS Luke 18:27 Adj-NNP Acts 14:8 Adj-NMS Romans 8:3 Adj-NNS Romans 15:1 Adj-GMP Hebrews 6:4 Adj-NNS Hebrews 6:18 Adj-NNS Hebrews 10:4 Adj-NNS Hebrews 11:6 Adj-NNS Strong's Greek 102 |
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