Lexicon kratos: Power, might, dominion, strength Original Word: κράτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dominion, power, strength. Perhaps a primary word; vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively) -- dominion, might(-ily), power, strength. HELPS Word-studies 2904 krátos (from a root meaning "to perfect, complete," so Curtius, Thayer) – properly, dominion, exerted power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition strength, might NASB Translation dominion (6), might (1), mightily (1), mighty deeds (1), power (1), strength (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2904: κράτοςκράτος, κρατεος (κράτους) (from a root meaning 'to perfect, complete' (Curtius, § 72); from Homer down), τό, Hebrew עֹז; 1. force, strength. 2. power, might: τό κράτος τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ, the might of his strength, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10; τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ, Colossians 1:11; κατά κράτος, mightily, with great power, ηὔξανε, Acts 19:20; metonymy, a mighty deed, a work of power: ποιεῖν κράτος (cf. ποιεῖν δυνάμεις), Luke 1:51. 3. dominion: in the doxologies, 1 Timothy 6:16; 1 Peter 4:11; 1 Peter 5:11; Jude 1:25; Revelation 1:6; Revelation 5:13; τίνος (the genitive of object), Hebrews 2:14 (τό Περσεων κράτος ἔχοντα, Herodotus 3, 69). (Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "κράτος," similar concepts of power and might can be found in Hebrew words such as: Usage: • The term "κράτος" is used in the New Testament to denote the concept of power or might, often in the context of God's sovereign power or the strength of His kingdom. It can also refer to human or earthly power, though less frequently. Context: • The Greek word "κράτος" appears in several New Testament passages, emphasizing the might and dominion of God. It is often associated with divine power and authority, highlighting God's supreme control over all creation. For instance, in Ephesians 1:19-21, Paul speaks of the "immeasurable greatness of His power" (κράτος) towards believers, which is demonstrated in the resurrection and exaltation of Christ. This passage underscores the belief in God's ultimate authority and the manifestation of His power in the world. Englishman's Concordance Luke 1:51 N-ANSGRK: Ἐποίησεν κράτος ἐν βραχίονι NAS: He has done mighty deeds with His arm; KJV: He hath shewed strength with his INT: He has shown strength with the arm Acts 19:20 N-ANS Ephesians 1:19 N-GNS Ephesians 6:10 N-DNS Colossians 1:11 N-ANS 1 Timothy 6:16 N-NNS Hebrews 2:14 N-ANS 1 Peter 4:11 N-NNS 1 Peter 5:11 N-NNS Jude 1:25 N-NNS Revelation 1:6 N-NNS Revelation 5:13 N-NNS Strong's Greek 2904 |
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