Lexicon enischuó: To strengthen, to empower, to make strong Original Word: ἐνισχύω Strong's Exhaustive Concordance strengthen. From en and ischuo; to invigorate (transitively or reflexively) -- strengthen. see GREEK en see GREEK ischuo HELPS Word-studies 1765 enisxýō (from 1722 /en "in," which intensifies 2480 /isxýō, "engaging, assaulting strength") – properly, being strong enough to face necessary confrontation (engage resistance). [In Lk 22:43, 1765 (enisxýō) refers to God's "interfacing strength," like when providing an angel to share His "overcoming resources."] NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and ischuó Definition to strengthen NASB Translation strengthened (1), strengthening (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1765: ἐνισχύωἐνισχύω; 1 aorist ἐνισχυσα; (cf. Buttmann, 145 (127)); 1. intransitive, to grow strong, to receive strength: Acts 9:19 (here WH Tr marginal reading ἐνισχυθη); (Aristotle, Theophrastus, Diodorus, the Sept.). 2. transitive, to make strong, to strengthen (2 Samuel 22:40; Sir. 50:4; Hippocrates leg., p. 2, 26 ὁ χρόνος ταῦτα πάντα ἐνισχυει); to strengthen one in soul, to inspirit: Luke 22:43 (L brackets WH reject the passage). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐνισχύω, similar concepts of strengthening and empowerment can be found in Hebrew words such as: Usage: The verb ἐνισχύω 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 receiving strength or encouragement, particularly from God or through divine means. Context: The Greek verb ἐνισχύω appears in the New Testament to express the concept of being strengthened or empowered, often in the context of spiritual fortitude or divine assistance. This term is used to describe the strengthening of individuals by God, enabling them to endure trials, perform tasks, or fulfill their calling with renewed vigor and confidence. Englishman's Concordance Luke 22:43 V-PPA-NMSGRK: τοῦ οὐρανοῦ ἐνισχύων αὐτόν NAS: appeared to Him, strengthening Him. KJV: from heaven, strengthening him. INT: heaven strengthening him Acts 9:19 V-AIP-3S Strong's Greek 1765 |