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Lexicon :: Strong's G2480 - ischyō

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ἰσχύω
Transliteration
ischyō (Key)
Pronunciation
is-khoo'-o
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
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Vine's Expository Dictionary: View Entry

TDNT Reference: 3:397,378

Strong’s Definitions

ἰσχύω ischýō, is-khoo'-o; from G2479; to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively):—be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x

The KJV translates Strong's G2480 in the following manner: can (could) (9x), be able (6x), avail (3x), prevail (3x), be whole (2x), cannot (with G3756) (1x), can do (1x), may (1x), miscellaneous (3x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 29x
The KJV translates Strong's G2480 in the following manner: can (could) (9x), be able (6x), avail (3x), prevail (3x), be whole (2x), cannot (with G3756) (1x), can do (1x), may (1x), miscellaneous (3x).

  1. to be strong

    1. to be strong in body, to be robust, to be in sound health

  2. to have power

    1. to have power as shown by extraordinary deeds

      1. to exert, wield power, to have strength to overcome

    2. to be a force, avail

    3. to be serviceable

    4. to be able, can

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
ἰσχύω ischýō, is-khoo'-o; from G2479; to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively):—be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work.
STRONGS G2480:
ἰσχύω; imperfect ἴσχυον; future ἰσχύσω; 1 aorist ἴσχυσα; (ἰσχύς); the Sept. for חָזַק, אָמֵץ, עָצַם, etc.; to be strong, i. e.:
1. to be strong in body, to be robust, to be in sound health: οἱ ἰσχύοντες, as a substantive, Matthew 9:12; Mark 2:17 (Sophocles Tr. 234; Xenophon, Cyril 6, 1, 24; joined with ὑγιαίνειν, id. mem. 2, 7, 7).
2. to have power (from Aeschylus down), i. e.
a. to have a power evinced in extraordinary deeds, i. e. to exert, wield, power: so of the gospel, Acts 19:20; Hebraistically, to have strength to overcome: οὐκ ἴσχυσαν (A. V. prevailed not i. e.) succumbed, were conquered (so יָכֹל לֹא, Genesis 32:26 (25)), Revelation 12:8; κατά τίνος, against one, i. e. to use one's strength against one, to treat him with violence, Acts 19:16.
b. equivalent to to be of force, avail (German gelten): Hebrews 9:17; τί, Galatians 5:6, and Rec. in Galatians 6:15.
c. to be serviceable: εἰς τί (A. V. good for), Matthew 5:13.
d. followed by an infinitive to be able, can: Matthew 8:28; Matthew 26:40; Mark 5:4; (Mark 9:18 (infinitive to be supplied)); Mark 14:37; Luke 6:48; Luke 8:43; (Luke 13:24); Luke 14:6,29f; 16:3; 20:26; John 21:6; Acts 6:10; Acts 15:10; Acts 25:7; Acts 27:16 (Plutarch, Pomp. 58). with the accusative, πάντα, Philippians 4:13; πολύ, James 5:16. (Compare: ἐνισχύω, ἐξισχύω, ἐπισχύω, κατισχύω.)
THAYER’S GREEK LEXICON, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Genesis
32:26
Matthew
5:13; 8:28; 9:12; 26:40
Mark
2:17; 5:4; 9:18; 14:37
Luke
6:48; 8:43; 13:24; 14:6; 14:29; 16:3; 20:26
John
21:6
Acts
6:10; 15:10; 19:16; 19:20; 25:7; 27:16
Galatians
5:6; 6:15
Philippians
4:13
Hebrews
9:17
James
5:16
Revelation
12:8

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number G2480 matches the Greek ἰσχύω (ischyō),
which occurs 70 times in 66 verses in the LXX Greek.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 31:29–Isa 25:8)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 31:29 - I have the power to do you harm, but the God of your father told me last night, 'Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 1:9 - He said to his people, "Look at the Israelite people, more numerous and stronger than we are!

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 1:12 - But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more they multiplied and spread. As a result the Egyptians loathed the Israelites,

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 1:20 - So God treated the midwives well, and the people multiplied and became very strong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 5:7 - "'If he cannot afford an animal from the flock, he must bring his penalty for guilt for his sin that he has committed, two turtledoves or two young pigeons, to the LORD, one for a sin offering and one for a burnt offering.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 27:8 - If he is too poor to pay the conversion value, he must stand the person before the priest and the priest will establish his conversion value; according to what the man who made the vow can afford, the priest will establish his conversion value.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 22:6 - So now, please come and curse this nation for me, for they are too powerful for me. Perhaps I will prevail so that we may conquer them and drive them out of the land. For I know that whoever you bless is blessed, and whoever you curse is cursed."

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 2:10 - (The Emites used to live there, a people as powerful, numerous, and tall as the Anakites.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 16:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 16:10 - Then you are to celebrate the Festival of Weeks before the LORD your God with the voluntary offering that you will bring, in proportion to how he has blessed you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 28:32

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 28:32 - Your sons and daughters will be given to another people while you look on in vain all day, and you will be powerless to do anything about it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:6 - Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:7 - Then Moses called out to Joshua in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you will accompany these people to the land that the LORD promised to give their ancestors, and you will enable them to inherit it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:23 - and the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun, "Be strong and courageous, for you will take the Israelites to the land I have promised them, and I will be with you."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:6 - Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7 - Make sure you are very strong and brave! Carefully obey all the law my servant Moses charged you to keep! Do not swerve from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be successful in all you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:9 - I repeat, be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic, for I, the LORD your God, am with you in all you do."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:14 - Your wives, children and cattle may stay in the land that Moses assigned to you east of the Jordan River. But all you warriors must cross over armed for battle ahead of your brothers. You must help them

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:18 - Any man who rebels against what you say and does not obey all your commands will be executed. But be strong and brave!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:25 - Then Joshua said to them, "Don't be afraid and don't panic! Be strong and brave, for the LORD will do the same thing to all your enemies you fight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 14:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 14:11 - Today I am still as strong as when Moses sent me out. I can fight and go about my daily activities with the same energy I had then.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 7:11 - and listen to what they are saying. Then you will be brave and attack the camp." So he went down with Purah his servant to where the sentries were guarding the camp.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 2:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:2 - "I am about to die. Be strong and become a man!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:11 - Seek the LORD and the strength he gives! Seek his presence continually!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 22:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:13 - Then you will succeed, if you carefully obey the rules and regulations which the LORD ordered Moses to give to Israel. Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:7 - I will establish his kingdom permanently, if he remains committed to obeying my commands and regulations, as you are doing this day.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:10 - Realize now that the LORD has chosen you to build a temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do it!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:20 - David said to his son Solomon: "Be strong and brave! Do it! Don't be afraid and don't panic! For the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the LORD's temple is finished.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 29:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:14 - "But who am I and who are my people, that we should be in a position to contribute this much? Indeed, everything comes from you, and we have simply given back to you what is yours.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:6 - Of course, who can really build a temple for him, since the sky and the highest heavens cannot contain him? Who am I that I should build him a temple! It will really be only a place to offer sacrifices before him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 15:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 15:7 - But as for you, be strong and don't get discouraged, for your work will be rewarded."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 17:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 17:13 - He had many supplies stored in the cities of Judah and an army of skilled warriors stationed in Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 19:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 19:11 - You will report to Amariah the chief priest in all matters pertaining to the LORD's law, and to Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the leader of the family of Judah, in all matters pertaining to the king. The Levites will serve as officials before you. Confidently carry out your duties! May the LORD be with those who do well!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 25:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 25:8 - Even if you go and fight bravely in battle, God will defeat you before the enemy. God is capable of helping or defeating."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 32:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:7 - "Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic because of the king of Assyria and this huge army that is with him! We have with us one who is stronger than those who are with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:9 - then he reveals to them what they have done, and their transgressions, that they were behaving proudly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:31 - It is by these that he judges the nations and supplies food in abundance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:4 - Then my enemy will say, "I have defeated him!" Then my foes will rejoice because I am upended.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:1 - My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 18:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:19 - A relative offended is harder to reach than a strong city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a fortified citadel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:24 - Therefore, the sovereign LORD who commands armies, the powerful ruler of Israel, says this: "Ah, I will seek vengeance against my adversaries, I will take revenge against my enemies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:1 - Look, the sovereign LORD who commands armies is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah every source of security, including all the food and water,

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:2 - the mighty men and warriors, judges and prophets, omen readers and leaders,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 3:25

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:25 - Your men will fall by the sword, your strong men will die in battle.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:22

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:22 - Those who are champions at drinking wine are as good as dead, who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 8:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 8:9 - You will be broken, O nations; you will be shattered! Pay attention, all you distant lands of the earth! Get ready for battle, and you will be shattered! Get ready for battle, and you will be shattered!

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 10:21 - A remnant will come back, a remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 22:3 - All your leaders ran away together - they fled to a distant place; all your refugees were captured together - they were captured without a single arrow being shot.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 23:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:8 - Who planned this for royal Tyre, whose merchants are princes, whose traders are the dignitaries of the earth?

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:11 - The LORD stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook kingdoms; he gave the order to destroy Canaan's fortresses.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:8 - he will swallow up death permanently. The sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from every face, and remove his people's disgrace from all the earth. Indeed, the LORD has announced it!

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