ἰσχύς (ischýs) — Ability

Greek word study: ἰσχύς (ischýs), Strong's G2479. compare , a form of G2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)

GreekStrong's G2479
Quick definition
Greek word
ἰσχύς (ischýs)

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compare , a form of G2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively)

Word study
Derivation: from a derivative of (force;

KJV translation words: ability, might(-ily), power, strength

Where this word appears

Strong's G2479 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 12:30 and last appears in Revelation 7:12.

How it is rendered in the text

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

strength ×7in strength ×1might ×1power ×1

Forms found in the text

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

ἰσχύος ×6ἰσχύϊ ×2ἰσχὺν ×1ἰσχὺς ×1

Books where it appears most

Mark ×2Ephesians ×2Revelation ×2Luke ×12 Thessalonians ×11 Peter ×12 Peter ×1

Verses (all 10)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2478 ἰσχυρός (ischyrós), G2480 ἰσχύω (ischýō).

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 ischýs (G2479) mean?

Compare , a form of g2192 (ἔχω)); forcefulness (literally or figuratively).

How is G2479 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2479 as: ability, might(-ily), power, strength.

How often does ἰσχύς (ischýs) appear?

Strong's G2479 is tagged on 10 words in 10 verses across 7 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Mark 12:30 and last appears in Revelation 7:12.