The term "potent" is not directly used in the Berean Standard Bible , but the concept of potency, or great power and influence, is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures. In the biblical context, potency is often associated with the attributes of God, His actions, and His influence over creation and human affairs.

Divine Potency

The Bible frequently emphasizes the omnipotence of God, highlighting His supreme power and authority over all things. In Genesis 1:1, the creation account begins with, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth." This verse underscores God's potent ability to bring the universe into existence by His word alone. The Psalms further celebrate God's power, as seen in Psalm 147:5, "Great is our Lord and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit."

God's potency is also evident in His ability to perform miracles and intervene in human history. The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, as described in Exodus, showcases God's powerful hand in liberating His people through signs and wonders. Exodus 15:6 declares, "Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy."

Christ's Potency

The New Testament reveals the potency of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who possesses divine authority and power. His miracles, such as healing the sick, raising the dead, and calming storms, demonstrate His control over nature and life itself. In Matthew 28:18, Jesus proclaims, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me," affirming His potent role in the divine plan of salvation.

The Apostle Paul speaks of the power of Christ's resurrection in Philippians 3:10, expressing a desire to "know Christ and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to Him in His death." This resurrection power is central to the Christian faith, offering believers hope and assurance of eternal life.

Potency in Believers

Believers are also called to experience and exhibit spiritual potency through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:8 records Jesus' promise to His disciples: "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This empowerment enables Christians to live out their faith boldly and effectively.

The Apostle Paul encourages believers to rely on God's strength in Ephesians 6:10, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This exhortation highlights the importance of divine potency in overcoming spiritual challenges and living a victorious Christian life.

Conclusion

While the specific term "potent" may not appear in the BSB, the concept is deeply woven into the fabric of biblical teaching. God's omnipotence, Christ's authority, and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit all reflect the theme of divine potency, which is foundational to understanding God's interaction with the world and His people.1. (a.) Producing great physical effects; forcible; efficacious; as, a potent medicine.

2. (a.) Having great authority, control, or dominion; puissant; mighty; influential; as, a potent prince.

3. (a.) Powerful, in an intellectual or moral sense; having great influence; as, potent interest; a potent argument.

4. (n.) A prince; a potentate.

5. (n.) A staff or crutch.

6. (n.) One of the furs; a surface composed of patches which are supposed to represent crutch heads; they are always alternately argent and azure, unless otherwise specially mentioned.

3081. Yehukal -- "the LORD is able," a courtier of King Zedekiah
... Jehucal. From yakol; potent; Jehukal, an Israelite -- Jehucal. Compare Yuwkal. see
HEBREW yakol. see HEBREW Yuwkal. 3080, 3081. Yehukal. 3082 . Strong's Numbers
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7989. shallit -- having mastery, domineering
... governor, mighty, that hath power, ruler. From shalat; potent; concretely, a prince
or warrior -- governor, mighty, that hath power, ruler. see HEBREW shalat. ...
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Touching a Limitless Circle.
... The fragrant life-touch, the musical voice-touch, the warm service-touch,
the potent golden-touch, the secret, subtle prayer-touch. ...
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Elucidation
... 2. "For to this Church, on account of more potent principality, [3795] it is necessary
that every Church (that is, those who are, on every side, faithful ...
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The Noble Results of this Species of Prayer
... tendency, or, in other words, is returned through recollection into itself; from
that moment the central attraction becomes a most potent action, infinitely ...
/.../guyon/a short and easy method of prayer/chapter xxi the noble results.htm

Christian Names.
... Much depends upon the name. It exerts a potent influence for good, or for
evil upon the bearer and upon all around him. Primarily ...
/.../philips/the christian home/chapter xii christian names.htm

Our Stronghold
... Towns which would be taken by modern artillery in twelve hours held out for twelve
years against the most potent forces of the ancient times. ...
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Revision of the Dutch Confession and Heidelberg Catechism
... To the noble and most potent the states of Holland and West Friezland, my Supreme
Governor, my most noble, potent, wise and prudent Lords: ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/revision of the dutch confession.htm

The "Great Archon" of Basilides.
... [827] For, says he, he is more ineffable than ineffable entities, and more potent
than potent ones, and more wise than wise ones, and superior to all the ...
/.../hippolytus/the refutation of all heresies/chapter xi the great archon of.htm

Whether vice is Worse than a vicious Act?
... Objection 3: Further, a cause is more potent than its effect. ... Therefore a habit
is more potent than its act, both in goodness and in badness. ...
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A Strain of the Judgment of the Lord.
... All the world's mass by a word suddenly,. 140 And raise by potent voice all things
from nought,. ... Of potent sound, at once throughout all realms. ...
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How Alexandra by Gaining the Good-Will of the Pharisees, Retained ...
... they cut the throat of one of them, Diogenes; and after him they did the same to
several, one after another, till the men that were the most potent came into ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 16 how alexandra by.htm

Potent (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (a.) Producing great physical effects; forcible;
efficacious; as, a potent medicine. 2. (a.) Having ...
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Empire (8 Occurrences)
... his own aggrandizement. He proved the potent factor of the first triumvirate
(60 BC); his consulship (59) was truly kingly. In 49 ...
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Semites
... (2) Personality of God: Closely related to this high conception of Deity was the
apparently contradictory but really potent idea of the Deity as a personality. ...
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Roman (26 Occurrences)
... his own aggrandizement. He proved the potent factor of the first triumvirate
(60 BC); his consulship (59) was truly kingly. In 49 ...
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Semitic
... (2) Personality of God: Closely related to this high conception of Deity was the
apparently contradictory but really potent idea of the Deity as a personality. ...
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Virtuous (5 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Exhibiting manly courage and strength; valorous; valiant; brave. 3. (a.)
Having power or efficacy; powerfully operative; efficacious; potent. ...
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Logos
... This substance he conceived to be, not water or air as previous thinkers had
conjectured, but something more subtle, mysterious and potent-fire. ...
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Gnosticism
... It is therefore of high importance to gain a right conception of the nature
of this potent anti-Christian influence. This is not easy. ...
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Weak (102 Occurrences)
... sentence; a weak style. 18. (vi) Not prevalent or effective, or not felt
to be prevalent; not potent; feeble. 19. (vi) Lacking in ...
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Impotent (5 Occurrences)
... 1. (a.) Not potent; lacking power, strength, or vigor, whether physical, intellectual,
or moral; deficient in capacity; destitute of force; weak; feeble; infirm ...
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