ἀδυνατέω (adynatéō) — Be Impossible

Greek word study: ἀδυνατέω (adynatéō), Strong's G101. to be unable, i.e. (passively) impossible

GreekStrong's G101
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀδυνατέω (adynatéō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to be unable, i.e. (passively) impossible

Word study
Derivation: from G102 (ἀδύνατος);

KJV translation words: be impossible

Where this word appears

Strong's G101 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:20 and last appears in Luke 1:37.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

will be impossible ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἀδυνατήσει ×2

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×1Luke ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • Matthew 17:20 — ἀδυνατήσει — will be impossible
  • Luke 1:37 — ἀδυνατήσει — will be impossible

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G102 ἀδύνατος (adýnatos).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does adynatéō (G101) mean?

To be unable, i.e. (passively) impossible.

How is G101 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G101 as: be impossible.

How often does ἀδυνατέω (adynatéō) appear?

Strong's G101 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 17:20 and last appears in Luke 1:37.