2479. ischus

Lexicon

ischus: Strength, might, power

Original Word: ἰσχύς
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: ischus
Pronunciation: is-khoos'
Phonetic Spelling: (is-khoos')
Definition: Strength, might, power
Meaning: strength (absolutely), power, might, force, ability.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ability, might, power, strength.

From a derivative of is (force; compare eschon, a form of echo); forcefulness (literally or figuratively) -- ability, might(-ily), power, strength.

see GREEK echo

HELPS Word-studies

2479 isxýs (from the Gk root is, "force" and 2192/exō, "have") – properly, force to overcoming immediate resistance.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
strength, might
NASB Translation
might (5), power (1), strength (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2479: ἰσχύς

ἰσχύς, ἰσχύος, ἡ (ἴσχω (allied with ἔσχον; to hold in check)) (from Hesiod down), the Sept. especially for כֹּחַ, חַיִל, עֹז, גְּבוּרָה; ability, force, strength, might: 2 Peter 2:11 (joined with δύναμις); Revelation 5:12; Revelation 7:12; τό κράτος τῆς ἰσχύος, power (over external things) afforded by strength, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10 (Isaiah 40:26); ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰσχύος (see δόξα, III. 3 b. α. at the end), 2 Thessalonians 1:9; κράζειν ἐν ἰσχύει, with strength, mightily, Revelation 18:2 Rec.; ἐξ ἰσχύος, of one's strength, to the extent of one's ability, 1 Peter 4:11; with ὅλης added, Mark 12:30, 33; Luke 10:27 (here L text T Tr WH read ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ ἰσχύι). (Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἰσχύω (ischyō), meaning "to be strong" or "to have strength."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3581 כֹּחַ (koach): Often translated as "strength" or "power," this Hebrew term is used in the Old Testament to describe both human and divine strength, similar to the Greek ἰσχύς.
• H1369 גְּבוּרָה (geburah): Meaning "might" or "strength," this term is used to describe the mighty acts of God and the valor of individuals, paralleling the concept of ἰσχύς in the New Testament.

Usage: The term ἰσχύς is used in the New Testament to describe both human and divine strength. It appears in contexts that emphasize the power and might of God, as well as the strength required of believers.

Context: The Greek term ἰσχύς is a significant word in the New Testament, often used to convey the concept of strength or power. It appears in various contexts, highlighting both the physical and spiritual dimensions of strength. In the Berean Standard Bible, ἰσχύς is translated as "strength" or "might."

One notable usage is found in the Great Commandment, where Jesus emphasizes the importance of loving God with all one's strength: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength" (Mark 12:30, BSB). Here, ἰσχύς underscores the totality of devotion and the comprehensive nature of love for God, encompassing every aspect of a person's being, including their physical and spiritual capabilities.

In Ephesians 1:19, Paul speaks of the "surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe," which is "according to the working of His mighty strength" (BSB). This passage highlights the divine ἰσχύς, illustrating God's incomparable power at work in believers, a power that is both protective and enabling.

The term also appears in the context of spiritual warfare, as in Ephesians 6:10: "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power" (BSB). Here, ἰσχύς is part of the exhortation to rely on God's strength to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.

Overall, ἰσχύς in the New Testament conveys a dual aspect of strength: the inherent power of God and the strength that believers are called to exhibit in their faith and actions. It serves as a reminder of the divine empowerment available to Christians and the call to live out their faith with vigor and resilience.

Forms and Transliterations

ισχυι ισχύι ισχύϊ ίσχύϊ ἰσχύι ἰσχύϊ ισχύϊι ισχυν ισχύν ἰσχὺν ισχυος ισχύος ἰσχύος ισχυς ισχύς ἰσχὺς ισχύσεσι ισχύων ischui ischun ischuos ischus ischýi ischýï ischyn ischỳn ischyos ischýos ischys ischỳs

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 12:30 N-GFS
GRK: ὅλης τῆς ἰσχύος σου
NAS: AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.'
KJV: all thy strength: this [is] the first
INT: all the strength of you

Mark 12:33 N-GFS
GRK: ὅλης τῆς ἰσχύος καὶ τὸ
NAS: AND WITH ALL THE STRENGTH, AND TO LOVE
KJV: with all the strength, and to love
INT: all the strength and

Luke 10:27 N-DFS
GRK: ὅλῃ τῇ ἰσχύι σου καὶ
NAS: AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL
KJV: all thy strength, and with
INT: all the strength of you and

Ephesians 1:19 N-GFS
GRK: κράτους τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ
NAS: of the strength of His might
KJV: the working of his mighty power,
INT: might of the strength of him

Ephesians 6:10 N-GFS
GRK: κράτει τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ
NAS: and in the strength of His might.
KJV: the power of his might.
INT: strength of the might of him

2 Thessalonians 1:9 N-GFS
GRK: δόξης τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ
NAS: and from the glory of His power,
KJV: the glory of his power;
INT: glory of the strength of him

1 Peter 4:11 N-GFS
GRK: ὡς ἐξ ἰσχύος ἧς χορηγεῖ
NAS: who is serving by the strength which
KJV: of the ability which
INT: as of strength which supplies

2 Peter 2:11 N-DFS
GRK: ὅπου ἄγγελοι ἰσχύϊ καὶ δυνάμει
NAS: who are greater in might and power
KJV: which are greater in power and might,
INT: where angels in strength and power

Revelation 5:12 N-AFS
GRK: σοφίαν καὶ ἰσχὺν καὶ τιμὴν
NAS: and wisdom and might and honor
KJV: wisdom, and strength, and honour,
INT: wisdom and strength and honor

Revelation 7:12 N-NFS
GRK: καὶ ἡ ἰσχὺς τῷ θεῷ
NAS: and power and might, [be] to our God
KJV: power, and might, [be] unto our God
INT: and strength to the God

Strong's Greek 2479
10 Occurrences

ἰσχύι — 2 Occ.
ἰσχὺν — 1 Occ.
ἰσχύος — 6 Occ.
ἰσχὺς — 1 Occ.