ἐνδυναμόωendynamóō

to empower

Greek (New Testament) · G1743

Meanings

to make strong, strengthen: with acc, person, Philippians 4:13, 1 Timothy 1:12, 2 Timothy 4:17. Pass., Acts 9:22; with dative, Romans 4:20; followed by ἐν, 2 Timothy 2:1 (ἐν Κυρίῳ), Ephesians 6:10.

Same root

Where it appears

Appears 7 times in the Bible.

  • Acts 9:22 Saul’s preaching became more and more powerful, and the Jews in Damascus couldn’t refute his proofs that Jesus was indeed the Messiah.
  • Romans 4:20 Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.
  • Ephesians 6:10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
  • Philippians 4:13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
  • 1 Timothy 1:12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him,
  • 2 Timothy 2:1 Timothy, my dear son, be strong through the grace that God gives you in Christ Jesus.
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Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.