1412. dunamoó

Lexicon

dunamoó: To empower, to strengthen, to make strong

Original Word: δυναμόω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: dunamoó
Pronunciation: doo-nam-o'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (doo-nam-o'-o)
Definition: To empower, to strengthen, to make strong
Meaning: I empower, fill with power, strengthen.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strengthen.

From dunamis; to enable -- strengthen.

see GREEK dunamis

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1412 dynamóō – to empower, make (be) able. See 1411 (dynamis).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dunamis
Definition
to make strong, enable
NASB Translation
made strong (1), strengthened (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1412: δυναμόω

δυναμόω, δυνάμω: (present passive δυναμοῦμαι); to make strong, confirm, strengthen: Colossians 1:11; (Ephesians 6:10 WH marginal reading); 1 aorist ἐδυναμώθησαν, Hebrews 11:34 (R G ἐνεδυναμώθησαν). (Psalm 67:29 (); Ecclesiastes 10:10; Daniel 9:27 (Theod.; Psalm 64:4 () Aq.; Job 36:9 Aq.) and occasionally in ecclesiastical and Byzantine writings; cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 605; (Winer's Grammar, 26 (25)).) (Compare: ἐνδυναμόω.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from δύναμις (dynamis), meaning "power" or "strength."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for δυναμόω, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words related to strength and empowerment, such as:
• חָזַק (chazaq) • Strong's Hebrew 2388: To be strong, to strengthen, to prevail.
• גָּבַר (gabar) • Strong's Hebrew 1396: To be strong, to prevail, to be mighty.

These Hebrew terms convey similar ideas of being strengthened or empowered, often in the context of divine assistance or intervention.

Usage: The verb δυναμόω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of being strengthened or empowered, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of being filled with strength or power, typically by divine means.

Context: The Greek verb δυναμόω appears in the New Testament to express the concept of being empowered or strengthened, particularly by God. This empowerment is not merely physical but often pertains to spiritual fortitude and moral courage. The term is closely related to the noun δύναμις, which signifies inherent power or ability, often associated with divine intervention or the Holy Spirit's work.

In the New Testament, δυναμόω is used to describe the strengthening of believers in their inner being, enabling them to endure trials, perform good works, and live out their faith with boldness. This empowerment is seen as a gift from God, allowing individuals to overcome weaknesses and fulfill their divine calling.

Example in Scripture:
• Ephesians 6:10 (BSB): "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power."

In this passage, the Apostle Paul exhorts believers to be δυναμόω in the Lord, emphasizing reliance on God's strength rather than their own. This empowerment is essential for spiritual warfare and living a victorious Christian life.

The concept of δυναμόω underscores the transformative power of God's presence in a believer's life, enabling them to rise above challenges and live in accordance with His will. It highlights the necessity of divine strength in the pursuit of holiness and the execution of God's purposes.

Forms and Transliterations

δυναμουμενοι δυναμούμενοι δυναμώσει δυνάμωσον δυναστεία δυναστείαι δυναστείαις δυναστείαν δυναστείας δυναστεύειν δυναστευούσης δυναστεύουσι δυναστεύσαι εδυναμωθησαν ἐδυναμώθησαν ενεδυναμώθη dunamoumenoi dynamoumenoi dynamoúmenoi edunamothesan edunamōthēsan edynamothesan edynamōthēsan edynamṓthesan edynamṓthēsan

Englishman's Concordance

Colossians 1:11 V-PPM/P-NMP
GRK: πάσῃ δυνάμει δυναμούμενοι κατὰ τὸ
NAS: strengthened with all power,
KJV: Strengthened with all
INT: all power being strengthened according to the

Hebrews 11:34 V-AIP-3P
GRK: στόματα μαχαίρης ἐδυναμώθησαν ἀπὸ ἀσθενείας
NAS: from weakness were made strong, became
INT: [the] mouths of [the] sword acquired strength out of weakness

Strong's Greek 1412
2 Occurrences

δυναμούμενοι — 1 Occ.
ἐδυναμώθησαν — 1 Occ.