The meaning of “ἐνέργεια”
Understanding enérgeia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
operation, strong, (effectual) working. - efficiency ("energy")
ἐνέργεια
operation, strong, (effectual) working. - efficiency ("energy")
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ephesians 3:7 | “Whereof I was made a minister, according to the gift of the grace of God given unto me by the effectual working of his power.” Word: ἐνέργεια (enérgeia) | |
| Philippians 3:21 | “Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. ” Word: ἐνέργεια (enérgeia) | |
| Colossians 2:12 | “Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.” Word: ἐνέργεια (enérgeia) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 2:11 | “And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:” Word: ἐνέργεια (enérgeia) |