Word study · Greek

dynamis

power, ability

Say it: DOO-nah-mis (approximate)

δύναμις

What it means

Power. "My power is made perfect in weakness" (12:9); "he lives through the power of God" (13:4); signs and mighty works of an apostle (12:12).

Range of meaning

  • PowerAbility to act.
  • MiracleA mighty work.

In 2 Corinthians

  • Chapter 12

    "My power is made perfect in weakness" (12:9-10).

  • Chapter 13

    "He lives through the power of God" (13:4).