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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 - It is in my power to do you harm; but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Take heed that you speak to Jacob neither good nor bad.'

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 1:9 - And he said to his people, "Behold, the people of Israel are too many and too mighty for us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 1:12

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 1:12 - But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the people of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 1:20

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 1:20 - So God dealt well with the midwives; and the people multiplied and grew very strong.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 5:7 - "But if he cannot afford a lamb, then he shall bring, as his guilt offering to the LORD for the sin which he has committed, two turtledoves or two young pigeons, one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 27:8 - And if a man is too poor to pay your valuation, then he shall bring the person before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to the ability of him who vowed the priest shall value him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 22:6 - Come now, curse this people for me, since they are too mighty for me; perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land; for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed."

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 2:10 - (The Emim formerly lived there, a people great and many, and tall as the Anakim;

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 16:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 16:10 - Then you shall keep the feast of weeks to the LORD your God with the tribute of a freewill offering from your hand, which you shall give as the LORD your God blesses you;

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 28:32

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 28:32 - Your sons and your daughters shall be given to another people, while your eyes look on and fail with longing for them all the day; and it shall not be in the power of your hand to prevent it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:6 - Be strong and of good courage, do not fear or be in dread of them: for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you."

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:7 - Then Moses summoned Joshua, and said to him in the sight of all Israel, "Be strong and of good courage; for you shall go with this people into the land which the LORD has sworn to their fathers to give them; and you shall put them in possession of it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:23 - And the LORD commissioned Joshua the son of Nun and said, "Be strong and of good courage; for you shall bring the children of Israel into the land which I swore to give them: I will be with you."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:6 - Be strong and of good courage; for you shall cause this people to inherit the land which I swore to their fathers to give them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7 - Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law which Moses my servant commanded you; turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:9 - Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; be not frightened, neither be dismayed; for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:14 - Your wives, your little ones, and your cattle shall remain in the land which Moses gave you beyond the Jordan; but all the men of valor among you shall pass over armed before your brethren and shall help them,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:18 - Whoever rebels against your commandment and disobeys your words, whatever you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and of good courage."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:25 - And Joshua said to them, "Do not be afraid or dismayed; be strong and of good courage; for thus the LORD will do to all your enemies against whom you fight."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 14:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 14:11 - I am still as strong to this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me; my strength now is as my strength was then, for war, and for going and coming.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 7:11 - and you shall hear what they say, and afterward your hands shall be strengthened to go down against the camp." Then he went down with Purah his servant to the outposts of the armed men that were in the camp.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 2:2

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 2:2 - "I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:11

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

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 22:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:13 - Then you will prosper if you are careful to observe the statutes and the ordinances which the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong, and of good courage. Fear not; be not dismayed.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:7

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:7 - I will establish his kingdom for ever if he continues resolute in keeping my commandments and my ordinances, as he is today.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:10

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:10 - Take heed now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:20 - Then David said to Solomon his son, "Be strong and of good courage, and do it. Fear not, be not dismayed; for the LORD God, even my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the LORD is finished.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 29:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:14 - "But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able thus to offer willingly? For all things come from thee, and of thy own have we given thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 2:6

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 2:6 - But who is able to build him a house, since heaven, even highest heaven, cannot contain him? Who am I to build a house for him, except as a place to burn incense before him?

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 15:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 15:7 - But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 17:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 17:13 - and he had great stores in the cities of Judah. He had soldiers, mighty men of valor, in Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 19:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 19:11 - And behold, Amari'ah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadi'ah the son of Ish'mael, the governor of the house of Judah, in all the king's matters; and the Levites will serve you as officers. Deal courageously, and may the LORD be with the upright!"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 25:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 25:8 - But if you suppose that in this way you will be strong for war, God will cast you down before the enemy; for God has power to help or to cast down."

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 32:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:7 - "Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him; for there is one greater with us than with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:9 - then he declares to them their work and their transgressions, that they are behaving arrogantly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:31

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:31 - For by these he judges peoples; he gives food in abundance.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 13:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 13:4 - lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed over him"; lest my foes rejoice because I am shaken.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:1 - My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you;

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 18:19 - A brother helped is like a strong city, but quarreling is like the bars of a castle.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:24

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:24 - Therefore the Lord says, the LORD of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: "Ah, I will vent my wrath on my enemies, and avenge myself on my foes.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:1 - For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, is taking away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water;

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:2 - the mighty man and the soldier, the judge and the prophet, the diviner and the elder,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 3:25

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 3:25 - Your men shall fall by the sword and your mighty men in battle.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 5:22

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 5:22 - Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in mixing strong drink,

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 8:9

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 8:9 - Be broken, you peoples, and be dismayed; give ear, all you far countries; gird yourselves and be dismayed; gird yourselves and be dismayed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 10:21

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 22:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 22:3 - All your rulers have fled together, without the bow they were captured. All of you who were found were captured, though they had fled far away.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 23:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:8 - Who has purposed this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose merchants were princes, whose traders were the honored of the earth?

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 23:11 - He has stretched out his hand over the sea, he has shaken the kingdoms; the LORD has given command concerning Canaan to destroy its strongholds.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 25:8 - He will swallow up death for ever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth; for the LORD has spoken.

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