The meaning of “κράτος”
Understanding krátos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dominion, might(-ily), power, strength. - vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
κράτος
dominion, might(-ily), power, strength. - vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 1:51 | “He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.” Word: κράτος (krátos) | |
| Ephesians 6:10 | “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.” Word: κράτος (krátos) | |
| Colossians 1:11 | “Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;” Word: κράτος (krátos) | |
| 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: κράτος (krátos) | |
| Hebrews 2:14 | “Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;” Word: κράτος (krátos) |