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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.]
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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 10 times in 10 verses in the MGNT Greek.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:30 - et: Tu aimeras le Seigneur, ton Dieu, de tout ton coeur, de toute ton âme, de toute ta pensée, et de toute ta force.

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Unchecked Copy BoxMar 12:33 - et que l'aimer de tout son coeur, de toute sa pensée, de toute son âme et de toute sa force, et aimer son prochain comme soi-même, c'est plus que tous les holocaustes et tous les sacrifices.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:27 - Il répondit: Tu aimeras le Seigneur, ton Dieu, de tout ton coeur, de toute ton âme, de toute ta force, et de toute ta pensée; et ton prochain comme toi-même.

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Unchecked Copy BoxEph 1:19 - et quelle est envers nous qui croyons l'infinie grandeur de sa puissance, se manifestant avec efficacité par la vertu de sa force.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eph 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxEph 6:10 - Au reste, fortifiez-vous dans le Seigneur, et par sa force toute-puissante.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:9 - Ils auront pour châtiment une ruine éternelle, loin de la face du Seigneur et de la gloire de sa force,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:11 - Si quelqu'un parle, que ce soit comme annonçant les oracles de Dieu; si quelqu'un remplit un ministère, qu'il le remplisse selon la force que Dieu communique, afin qu'en toutes choses Dieu soit glorifié par Jésus Christ, à qui appartiennent la gloire et la puissance, aux siècles des siècles. Amen!

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Pe 2:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Pe 2:11 - tandis que les anges, supérieurs en force et en puissance, ne portent pas contre elles de jugement injurieux devant le Seigneur.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 5:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 5:12 - Ils disaient d'une voix forte: L'agneau qui a été immolé est digne de recevoir la puissance, la richesse, la sagesse, la force, l'honneur, la gloire, et la louange.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rev 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:12 - en disant: Amen! La louange, la gloire, la sagesse, l'action de grâces, l'honneur, la puissance, et la force, soient à notre Dieu, aux siècles des siècles! Amen!
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