Refiner Word Study energes (G1756)
G1756  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐνεργής
energes
3 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"active, Phlm. 6; efficient, energetic, Heb. 4:12; adapted to accomplish a thing, effectual, 1 Cor. 16:9*"

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Definition and meaning

What does energes mean in Greek?

3
Occurrences in Scripture
G1756
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

active, Phlm. 6; efficient, energetic, Heb. 4:12; adapted to accomplish a thing, effectual, 1 Cor. 16:9*

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐνεργής

Scripture references

Top 3 Bible verses with energes

These are the most notable occurrences of energes (G1756) across the King James Bible.

1 Corinthians 16:9

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Philemon 1:6

That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Hebrews 4:12

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about energes

What does energes mean in Greek?

Strong's G1756 (energes) is a Greek word that means: active, Phlm. 6; efficient, energetic, Heb. 4:12; adapted to accomplish a thing, effectual, 1 Cor. 16:9* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does energes appear in the Bible?

The word energes (G1756) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1756?

Strong's G1756 is energes, a Greek word defined as: active, Phlm. 6; efficient, energetic, Heb. 4:12; adapted to accomplish a thing, effectual, 1 Cor. 16:9*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is energes in the Old Testament or New Testament?

energes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.