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Lexicon :: Strong's G2479 - ischys

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ἰσχύς
Transliteration
ischys (Key)
Pronunciation
is-khoos'
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Part of Speech
feminine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From a derivative of is (force, cf eschon, a form of ἔχω (G2192))
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:397,378

Strong’s Definitions

ἰσχύς ischýs, is-khoos'; from a derivative of ἰς is (force; compare ἔσχον éschon, a form of G2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively):—ability, might(-ily), power, strength.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x

The KJV translates Strong's G2479 in the following manner: strength (4x), power (2x), might (2x), ability (1x), mightily (with G1722) (1x), mighty (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 11x
The KJV translates Strong's G2479 in the following manner: strength (4x), power (2x), might (2x), ability (1x), mightily (with G1722) (1x), mighty (1x).

  1. ability, force, strength, might

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἰσχύς ischýs, is-khoos'; from a derivative of ἰς is (force; compare ἔσχον éschon, a form of G2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively):—ability, might(-ily), power, strength.
STRONGS G2479:
ἰσχύς, -ύος, ἡ, (ἴσχω [allied with ἔσχον; to hold in check]) [from Hesiod down], Sept. especially for כֹּחַ, חַיִל, עֹז, גְּבוּרָה; ability, force, strength, might: 2 Peter 2:11 (joined with δύναμις); Revelation 5:12; Revelation 7:12; τὸ κράτος τῆς ἰσχύος, power (over external things) afforded by strength, Ephesians 1:19; Ephesians 6:10, (Isaiah 40:26); ἡ δόξα τῆς ἰσχ. (see δόξα, III. 3 b. α. at the end), 2 Thessalonians 1:9; κράζειν ἐν ἰσχύει, with strength, mightily, Revelation 18:2 Rec.; ἐξ ἰσχύος, of one's strength, to the extent of one's ability, 1 Peter 4:11; with ὅλης added, Mark 12:30, 33; Luke 10:27 [here L text T Tr WH read ἐν ὅλῃ τῇ ἰσχύϊ]. [Synonym: see δύναμις, at the end.]
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Isaiah
40:26
Mark
12:30; 12:33
Luke
10:27
Ephesians
1:19; 6:10
2 Thessalonians
1:9
1 Peter
4:11
2 Peter
2:11
Revelation
5:12; 7:12; 18:2

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2479 matches the Greek ἰσχύς (ischys),
which occurs 11 times in 11 verses in the TR Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:30 - ‘And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’[fn] This is the first commandment.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:33 - “And to love Him with all the heart, with all the understanding, with all the soul,[fn] and with all the strength, and to love one’s neighbor as oneself, is more than all the whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:27 - So he answered and said, “‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind,’[fn] and ‘your neighbor as yourself.’ ”[fn]

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:19 - and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:9 - These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:11 - If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:11 - whereas angels, who are greater in power and might, do not bring a reviling accusation against them before the Lord.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:12 - saying with a loud voice:

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom,
And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:12 - saying:

“Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom,
Thanksgiving and honor and power and might,
Be to our God forever and ever.
Amen.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 18:2 - And he cried mightily[fn] with a loud voice, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and has become a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird!
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