Strong's Concordance/Greek/G2479

Strong's G2479 · Greek

ἰσχύς

ischus · /is-khoos'/

Number
G2479
Language
Greek
Original word
ἰσχύς
Transliteration
ischus
Pronunciation
is-khoos'
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

from a derivative of is (force; compare eschon, a form of 2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively):--ability, might(-ily), power, strength.

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

Root / derivation: from a derivative of is (force

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ἰσχύς across 11 verses.

strength4×
might2×
power2×
ability1×
mightily1×
mighty1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Mark2 verses
Luke1 verse
Ephesians2 verses
2 Thessalonians1 verse
1 Peter1 verse
2 Peter1 verse
Revelation3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G2479 (ischus) mean?

from a derivative of is (force; compare eschon, a form of 2192); forcefulness (literally or figuratively):--ability, might(-ily), power, strength.

How many times does G2479 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G2479 (ἰσχύς) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “strength.”

How is ischus translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G2479 is rendered as “strength” (4×), “might” (2×), “power” (2×), “ability” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word ἰσχύς come from?

from a derivative of is (force