Greek Word Study
ἰσχύω
ischýō
G2480
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G2480
KJV Translations
be ableavailcan do(-not)couldbe goodmightprevailbe of strengthbe whole+ much work
Derivation / Root
from G2479 (ἰσχύς);
Definition of ischýō
ἰσχύω (ischýō) — to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
Word Origin
This word comes from G2479 (ἰσχύς); See the root word: G2479 (ἰσχύς).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word ἰσχύω (ischýō) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| be able | G2480 |
| avail | G2480 |
| can do(-not) | G2480 |
| could | G2480 |
| be good | G2480 |
| might | G2480 |
| prevail | G2480 |
| be of strength | G2480 |
| be whole | G2480 |
| + much work | G2480 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
Related Greek Words
Words sharing the same root or derived from ἰσχύω.
ἰσχύς
ischýs
G2479
compare , a form of G2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)
ἐνισχύω
enischýō
G1765
to invigorate (transitively or reflexively)
ἐξισχύω
exischýō
G1840
to have full strength, i.e. be entirely competent
ἐπισχύω
epischýō
G2001
to avail further, i.e. (figuratively) insist stoutly
κατισχύω
katischýō
G2729
to overpower
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