The meaning of “ἰσχύω”

Understanding ischýō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἰσχύω

Phoneticis-khoo'-o

Transliterationischýō

Grammar Code

G:V

Greek Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

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)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

28 total references

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.”
Luke 14:6	“And they could not answer him again to these things.”
Acts 19:20	“So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.”
Philippians 4:13	“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
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.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

28x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew4

Mark4

Luke7

John1

Acts6

Galatians2

Philippians1

Hebrews1

James1

Revelation1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ἰσχύω' deepen your understanding of Matthew 9:12?

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