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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, 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 oneself, is much more than all the burnt offerings and sacrifices.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Luk 10:27

Unchecked Copy BoxLuk 10:27 - And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD [fn]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 [fn]boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 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 strength of His might G2479.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Th 1:9

Unchecked Copy Box2Th 1:9 - These people will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power G2479,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Pe 4:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Pe 4:11 - Whoever speaks is to do so as one who is speaking actual words of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is 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 [fn]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 might G2479 and power do not bring a demeaning 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 slaughtered to receive power, wealth, wisdom, might G2479, honor, glory, and blessing.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxRev 7:12 - saying,

“Amen, blessing, glory, wisdom, thanksgiving, honor, power, and might G2479 belong 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 out with a mighty voice, saying, “[fn]Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place of demons and a [fn]prison of every unclean spirit, and a [fn]prison of every unclean and hateful bird.
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