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ἰσχύς G2479
G2479 is the Greek word ἰσχύς, transliterated ischýs. The King James Version most often renders it strength.
What it means
compare , a form of G2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively).
Where it comes from
from a derivative of (force.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 10 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: ability, might(-ily), power, strength.
Verses using ἰσχύς
All 10 verses, quoted in full.
Mark 12:30 · KJV
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
Mark 12:33 · KJV
And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
Luke 10:27 · KJV
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Ephesians 1:19 · KJV
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
2 Thessalonians 1:9 · KJV
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
1 Peter 4:11 · KJV
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
2 Peter 2:11 · KJV
Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
Revelation 5:12 · KJV
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Revelation 7:12 · KJV
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 18:2 · KJV
And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2479 mean?
G2479 is the Greek word ἰσχύς (ischýs), meaning compare , a form of G2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively).
How is G2479 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it strength (4 times), power (2 times), mighty (1 time), ability (1 time), might (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2479 appear in the Bible?
ἰσχύς (ischýs) is tagged in 10 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2479 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of (force.
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