κράτοςkrátos
vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
Greek (New Testament) · G2904
Meanings
1. strength, especially as in Hom., of bodily strength.
2. power, might: Hebrews 2:14; τὸ κ. τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ, Ephesians 1:19, Ephesians 6:10 (Isaiah 40:26, Daniel 4:27); τ. δόςης αὐτοῦ, Colossians 1:11; κατὰ κράτος, mightily, Acts 19:20; a mighty deed, an act of power, Luke 1:51; in doxologies, 1 Timothy 6:16, 1 Peter 4:11, 1 Peter 5:11, Jude 1:25, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:13.
Same root
- καρτερέωkarteréō · G2594to be strong, i.e. (figuratively) steadfast (patient)
- περικρατήςperikratḗs · G4031strong all around, i.e. a master (manager)
- κραταιόςkrataiós · G2900powerful
- ἐγκρατήςenkratḗs · G1468strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.)
- κρείττωνkreíttōn · G2909stronger, i.e. (figuratively) better, i.e. nobler
- ἀκρατήςakratḗs · G193powerless, i.e. without self-control
- κράτιστοςkrátistos · G2903strongest, i.e. (in dignity) very honorable
- παντοκράτωρpantokrátōr · G3841the all-ruling, i.e. God (as absolute and universal sovereign)
Where it appears
Appears 12 times in the Bible.
- Luke 1:51 His mighty arm has done tremendous things! He has scattered the proud and haughty ones.
- Acts 19:20 So the message about the Lord spread widely and had a powerful effect.
- 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.
- Colossians 1:11 We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy,
- 1 Timothy 6:16 He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.