1756. energés

Lexicon

energés: Active, effective, powerful

Original Word: ἐνεργής
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: energés
Pronunciation: en-er-GACE
Phonetic Spelling: (en-er-gace')
Definition: Active, effective, powerful
Meaning: effective, productive of due result, at work.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

effectual, powerful.

From en and ergon; active, operative -- effectual, powerful.

see GREEK en

see GREEK ergon

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 1756 energḗs (an adjective) – properly, energized, full-of-energy (operative). See 1754 (energeō).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from en and ergon
Definition
at work, active
NASB Translation
active (1), effective (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1756: ἐνεργής

ἐνεργής, ἐνεργες (equivalent to ἐνεργός, equivalent to ὁ ὤν ἐν τῷ ἔργῳ (English at work)), active: Hebrews 4:12; by a somewhat incongruous figuratively, in 1 Corinthians 16:9 a θύρα ἐνεργής is spoken of, 'an opportunity for the working of the gospel'; ἐνεργής γίνομαι ἐν τίνι, in something, Philemon 1:6. ((Aristotle), Polybius, Diodorus, Plutarch, others.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root ἐν (en, "in") and ἔργον (ergon, "work").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐνεργής, the concept of divine activity and effectiveness is present in several Hebrew terms related to God's power and work. Some corresponding ideas can be found in Hebrew words such as:

• חַי (chay, Strong's 2416) • often translated as "living," used to describe the living God.
• פָּעַל (pa'al, Strong's 6466) • meaning "to do, make, accomplish," often used in the context of God's deeds.
• עָשָׂה (asah, Strong's 6213) • meaning "to do, make," frequently used to describe God's creative and redemptive acts.

These Hebrew terms, while not direct translations, capture the essence of God's active and effective nature as seen in the Greek ἐνεργής.

Usage: The term ἐνεργής is used in the New Testament to describe something that is active or effective, often in the context of spiritual or divine power at work.

Context: The Greek word ἐνεργής (energēs) appears in the New Testament to convey the concept of something being active or effective, particularly in a spiritual or divine context. This term is used to describe the dynamic and powerful nature of God's word and work. It emphasizes the idea that God's actions and words are not passive or inert but are full of life and power, capable of bringing about change and accomplishing His purposes.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἐνεργής is notably used in Hebrews 4:12: "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart." Here, ἐνεργής underscores the effectiveness and penetrating power of God's word, illustrating its ability to discern and transform the innermost parts of a person.

The concept of ἐνεργής is also reflected in the broader biblical narrative, where God's power is consistently portrayed as active and effective in creation, redemption, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's sovereignty and His ability to accomplish His will through His word and actions.

Forms and Transliterations

ενεργης ενεργής ἐνεργής ἐνεργὴς ενεργούς energes energēs energḗs energḕs

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 16:9 Adj-NFS
GRK: μεγάλη καὶ ἐνεργής καὶ ἀντικείμενοι
NAS: door for effective [service] has opened
KJV: door and effectual is opened unto me,
INT: great and efficient and opposers [are]

Philemon 1:6 Adj-NFS
GRK: πίστεώς σου ἐνεργὴς γένηται ἐν
NAS: may become effective through
KJV: may become effectual by
INT: faith of you efficient might become in

Hebrews 4:12 Adj-NMS
GRK: θεοῦ καὶ ἐνεργὴς καὶ τομώτερος
NAS: is living and active and sharper
KJV: [is] quick, and powerful, and sharper
INT: of God and active and sharper

Strong's Greek 1756
3 Occurrences

ἐνεργής — 3 Occ.