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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 [fn]LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH G2479.’

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:33 - AND TO LOVE HIM WITH ALL THE HEART AND WITH ALL THE UNDERSTANDING AND WITH ALL THE STRENGTH G2479, AND TO LOVE ONE’S NEIGHBOR AS HIMSELF, is much more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:27 - And he answered and said, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE [fn]LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH G2479, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:19 - and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe according to the working of the might of His strength G2479,

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:10 -

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the might of His strength G2479.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:9 - These will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, AWAY FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE [fn]LORD AND FROM THE GLORY OF HIS MIGHT G2479,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:11 - whoever speaks, [fn]as one speaking the oracles of God; whoever serves, as one serving [fn]by the strength G2479 which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and might 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 strength G2479 and power do not bring a reviling judgment 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 that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength G2479 and honor and glory and blessing.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:12 - saying,

“Amen, the blessing and the glory and the wisdom and the thanksgiving and the honor and the power and the strength G2479, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 18:2 - And he cried out with a mighty voice, saying, “[fn]FALLEN, FALLEN IS BABYLON THE GREAT! And she has become a dwelling place of demons and a [fn]prison of every unclean spirit, and a [fn]prison of every unclean bird [fn]and a [fn]prison of every unclean and hateful beast.
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