ἰσχύςischýs
compare , a form of G2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
Greek (New Testament) · G2479
Meanings
strength, might, power, force, ability: Revelation 5:12, Revelation 7:12; ἰ. κ. δύναμις, 2 Peter 2:11; τ. κράτος τῆς ἰ. (Isaiah 40:26), Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 6:10; ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰ., 2 Thessalonians 1:9; ἐξ ἰ., 1 Peter 4:11; ἐν ὅλῃ τ. ἰ., Mark 12:30, Mark 12:33(LXX), Luke 10:27(LXX).
Synonyms
δύναμις (see that word, and cf. ICC, Philippians 4:13); κράτος.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 10 times in the Bible.
- Mark 12:30 And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength.’
- Mark 12:33 And I know it is important to love him with all my heart and all my understanding and all my strength, and to love my neighbor as myself. This is more important than to offer all of the burnt offerings and sacrifices required in the law.”
- Luke 10:27 The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
- 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 6:10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:9 They will be punished with eternal destruction, forever separated from the Lord and from his glorious power.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.