ἰσχύς ischus

Greek word for “strength” · Strong’s G2479 · used 10 times in 10 verses

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Meaning

ἰσχύς, -ύος, ἡ; strength, might, power, force, ability: 7:12;

How it is translated

Glosses given for ischus in context, with how often each is used:

• strength 8
• might 1
• power 1

Where it is used

Chapters where it is used most

Mark 12 (2), Luke 10 (1), Ephesians 1 (1), Ephesians 6 (1), 2 Thessalonians 1 (1), 1 Peter 4 (1), 2 Peter 2 (1), Revelation 5 (1), Revelation 7 (1)

Forms

• ἰσχύος 6
• ἰσχύϊ 2
• ἰσχὺν 1
• ἰσχὺς 1

Words used with it

Words that share verses with ischus more often than their overall frequency would suggest:

• κράτος kratos “power” 3
• δύναμις dunamis “power” 4
• δόξα doxa “glory” 4
• ὅλος holos “all” 3
• διάνοια dianoia “mind” 2
• ἀγαπάω agapaō “to love” 3
• εὐλογία eulogia “praise” 2
• πλησίον plēsion “near/neighbor” 2
• καρδία kardia “heart” 3
• τιμή timē “honor” 2
• σοφία sophia “wisdom” 2
• ψυχή psuchē “soul” 2

Key verses

The verses using ischus that are most connected by cross-references (King James Version):

• Mark 12:30 — 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 — 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…
• Luke 10:27 — 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…
• Ephesians 1:19 — And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
• Ephesians 6:10 — Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:9 — Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
• 1 Peter 4:11 — 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…
• 2 Peter 2:11 — Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
• Revelation 5:12 — 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 — Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.

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Hebrew and Greek text, tagging, glosses and lexicon definitions: STEPBible.org, Tyndale House Cambridge (TAHOT, TAGNT, TBESH, TBESG; CC BY 4.0), adapted. Counts follow King James verse numbering; a word counts each time it is written.