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ἐνεργής G1756

G1756 is the Greek word ἐνεργής, transliterated energḗs. The King James Version most often renders it effectual.

Word: ἐνεργήςTransliteration: energḗsLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

active, operative.

Where it comes from

from G1722 (ἐν) and G2041 (ἔργον).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

effectual 2×powerful 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: effectual, powerful.

Verses using ἐνεργής

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 16:9 · KJV

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Philemon 1:6 · KJV

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 4:12 · KJV

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1756 mean?

G1756 is the Greek word ἐνεργής (energḗs), meaning active, operative.

How is G1756 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it effectual (2 times), powerful (1 time).

How many times does G1756 appear in the Bible?

ἐνεργής (energḗs) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1756 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1722 (ἐν) and G2041 (ἔργον).

Nearby entries

G1753 · ἐνέργεια — efficiency ("energy")G1754 · ἐνεργέω — to be active, efficient G1755 · ἐνέργημα — an effect G1757 · ἐνευλογέω — to confer a benefit on G1758 · ἐνέχω — to hold in or upon, i.e. ensnare; by…G1759 · ἐνθάδε — properly, within, i.e. (of place) here, hither

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