ἀδύνατος (adýnatos) — Could Not Do

Greek word study: ἀδύνατος (adýnatos), Strong's G102. unable, i.e. weak (literally or figuratively); passively, impossible

GreekStrong's G102
Quick definition
Greek word
ἀδύνατος (adýnatos)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

unable, i.e. weak (literally or figuratively); passively, impossible

Word study
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G1415 (δυνατός);

KJV translation words: could not do, impossible, impotent, not possible, weak

Where this word appears

Strong's G102 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:26 and last appears in Hebrews 11:6.

How it is rendered in the text

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

it is impossible ×3impossible ×2Impossible it is ×1It is impossible ×1crippled ×1powerless being ×1weak ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἀδύνατον ×6ἀδυνάτων ×1ἀδύνατα ×1ἀδύνατος ×1ἀδύνατόν ×1

Books where it appears most

Hebrews ×4Romans ×2Matthew ×1Mark ×1Luke ×1Acts ×1

Verses (all 10)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1 Α (A), G1415 δυνατός (dynatós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G101 ἀδυνατέω (adynatéō).

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 adýnatos (G102) mean?

Unable, i.e. weak (literally or figuratively); passively, impossible.

How is G102 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G102 as: could not do, impossible, impotent, not possible, weak.

How often does ἀδύνατος (adýnatos) appear?

Strong's G102 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 6 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 19:26 and last appears in Hebrews 11:6.