The meaning of “ἰσχύω”
Understanding ischýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work. - to have (or exerc...
ἰσχύω
be able, avail, can do(-not), could, be good, might, prevail, be of strength, be whole, + much work. - to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 9:12 | “But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.” Word: ἰσχύω (ischýō) | |
| Luke 14:6 | “And they could not answer him again to these things.” Word: ἰσχύω (ischýō) | |
| Acts 19:20 | “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.” Word: ἰσχύω (ischýō) | |
| Philippians 4:13 | “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Word: ἰσχύω (ischýō) | |
| James 5:16 | “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” Word: ἰσχύω (ischýō) |