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ischýs

strength, ability

Say it: is-KHOOS (approximate)

ἰσχύς

What it means

Strength that a person has, ability. In 1:19 and 6:10, "the strength of his might." Used for the commandment to love God with all one's strength (Mark 12:30).

Range of meaning

  • StrengthPhysical or inner ability.
  • AbilityCapacity to act.

In Ephesians

  • Chapter 1

    "The strength of his might" (1:19).

  • Chapter 6

    "And in the strength of his might" (6:10).

Every verse (2)

Verses where G2479 is tagged in the Hebrew text: STEPBible Data (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. About our sources