Word study · lex.G2480
ἰσχύω ischyō
be strong · have power · be able · prevail · avail
Team definition
A verb from ἰσχύς meaning to be strong, to have power, or to be able. Of the body it means to be strong or in health (Matt 9:12; Mark 2:17). It can mean to prevail (Acts 19:20; Rev 12:8). With an infinitive it means to be able. With an accusative it is used in Phil 4:13 and Jas 5:16. Of things it means to avail or be serviceable (Matt 5:13; Gal 5:6; Heb 9:17).
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 28
Matt 5:13Matt 8:28Matt 9:12Matt 26:40Mark 2:17Mark 5:4Mark 9:18Mark 14:37Luke 6:48Luke 8:43Luke 13:24Luke 14:6Luke 14:29Luke 14:30Luke 16:3Luke 20:26John 21:6Acts 6:10Acts 15:10Acts 19:16Acts 19:20Acts 25:7Acts 27:16Gal 5:6Phil 4:13Heb 9:17Jas 5:16Rev 12:8
Senses
1. be strong in body Matt 9:12, Mark 2:17
2. be able, with an accusative or infinitive Phil 4:13, Jas 5:16, Matt 26:40
3. prevail or avail Acts 19:20, Rev 12:8, Gal 5:6
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. ἰσχύω (G2480)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G2480
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
Contentment and strength in need and plenty (4:10–13) Phil 4:10; Phil 4:11; Phil 4:12; Phil 4:13