ἐνέργειαenérgeia
efficiency ("energy")
Greek (New Testament) · G1753
Meanings
operative power (as distinct from δύναμις, potential power), working: of God, Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 4:16, Philippians 3:21, Colossians 1:29, Colossians 2:12; of Satan, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:11.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 8 times in the Bible.
- Ephesians 1:19 I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power
- Ephesians 3:7 By God’s grace and mighty power, I have been given the privilege of serving him by spreading this Good News.
- Ephesians 4:16 He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.
- Philippians 3:21 He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.
- Colossians 1:29 That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.
- Colossians 2:12 For you were buried with Christ when you were baptized. And with him you were raised to new life because you trusted the mighty power of God, who raised Christ from the dead.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.