The meaning of “ἰσχυρός”
Understanding ischyrós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant. - forcible (literally or figuratively)
ἰσχυρός
boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant. - forcible (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:29 | “Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.” Word: ἰσχυρός (ischyrós) | |
| Mark 3:27 | “No man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.” Word: ἰσχυρός (ischyrós) | |
| Luke 11:22 | “But when a stronger than he shall come upon him, and overcome him, he taketh from him all his armour wherein he trusted, and divideth his spoils.” Word: ἰσχυρός (ischyrós) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:27 | “But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;” Word: ἰσχυρός (ischyrós) | |
| 2 Corinthians 10:10 | “For his letters, say they, are weighty and powerful; but his bodily presence is weak, and his speech contemptible.” Word: ἰσχυρός (ischyrós) |