The meaning of “δύναμαι”
Understanding dýnamai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power. - to be able or possible
δύναμαι
of uncertain affinity be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power. - to be able or possible
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:3 | “And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times?” Word: δύναμαι (dýnamai) | |
| John 6:60 | “Many therefore of his disciples, when they had heard this, said, This is an hard saying; who can hear it?” Word: δύναμαι (dýnamai) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:5 | “I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?” Word: δύναμαι (dýnamai) | |
| Ephesians 6:11 | “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Word: δύναμαι (dýnamai) | |
| 1 Timothy 6:16 | “Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.” Word: δύναμαι (dýnamai) |