Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2478

Strong's G2478 · Greek

ἰσχυρός

ischuros · /is-khoo-ros'/

Number
G2478
Language
Greek
Original word
ἰσχυρός
Transliteration
ischuros
Pronunciation
is-khoo-ros'
KJV occurrences
24 verses

Definition

from 2479; forcible (literally or figuratively):--boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant.

KJV: boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant

Root / derivation: from 2479

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἰσχυρός across 24 verses.

mighty6×
strong6×
than4×
man3×
man's2×
boisterous1×
men1×
powerful1×
stronger1×
valiant1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

24 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Matthew3 verses
Mark2 verses
Luke4 verses
1 Corinthians3 verses
2 Corinthians1 verse
Hebrews3 verses
1 John1 verse
Revelation7 verses
Revelation 5:2

And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to loose the seals thereof?

Revelation 10:1

And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire:

Revelation 18:8

Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.

Revelation 18:10

Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.

Revelation 18:21

And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all.

Revelation 19:6

And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Revelation 19:18

That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men, and the flesh of horses, and of them that sit on them, and the flesh of all men, both free and bond, both small and great.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2478 (ischuros) mean?

from 2479; forcible (literally or figuratively):--boisterous, mighty(-ier), powerful, strong(-er, man), valiant.

How many times does G2478 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2478 (ἰσχυρός) appears in 24 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “mighty.”

How is ischuros translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2478 is rendered as “mighty” (6×), “strong” (6×), “than” (4×), “man” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἰσχυρός come from?

from 2479