Strongs Number: G2480
- Greek Word
- ἰσχύω
- Transliteration
- ischuō
- Phonetic
- is-khoo'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to have (or exercise) force (literally or figuratively)
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to be strong
a. to be strong in body, to be robust, to be in sound health
2. to have power
a. to have power as shown by extraordinary deeds
1. to exert, wield power, to have strength to overcome
b. to be a force, avail
c. to be serviceable
d. to be able, can
- Origin
- From G2479
- Bible Usage
- beable avail can do ([-not]) could be good might prevail be of strength be whole + much work.