Strong's Lexicon enischuó: To strengthen, to empower, to make strong Original Word: ἐνισχύω Word Origin: From the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en, meaning "in" or "within") and the verb "ἰσχύω" (ischuó, meaning "to be strong" or "to have strength"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of strengthening is חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's H2388), which means to be strong, to strengthen, or to prevail. Usage: The verb "enischuó" conveys the action of strengthening or empowering someone or something. It is often used in the context of providing inner strength or fortitude, particularly in spiritual or moral dimensions. This strengthening can be both physical and spiritual, often implying divine assistance or empowerment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, strength was a valued trait, often associated with physical prowess, courage, and moral fortitude. The concept of being strengthened by a divine power was not uncommon in ancient religious thought. In the New Testament, "enischuó" reflects the Christian understanding of receiving strength from God, particularly through the Holy Spirit, to endure trials, perform ministry, and live a life of faith. 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). From en and ischuo; to invigorate (transitively or reflexively) -- strengthen. see GREEK en see GREEK ischuo 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 |
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