"strength, might, power, Rev. 18:2; Eph. 1:19; faculty, ability, 1 Pet. 4:11; Mk. 12:30, 33; Lk. 10:27"
Definition and meaning
strength, might, power, Rev. 18:2; Eph. 1:19; faculty, ability, 1 Pet. 4:11; Mk. 12:30, 33; Lk. 10:27
In the original Greek the word is written: ἰσχύς
Historical context
The Gospel of Mark moves urgently — the word "immediately" appears over 40 times. It was written for a Roman audience familiar with power and action. Jesus is portrayed as a man who acts, heals, and commands authority that the Roman world had never seen from a Jewish teacher.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ischus (G2479) across the King James Bible.
And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
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Common questions
Strong's G2479 (ischus) is a Greek word that means: strength, might, power, Rev. 18:2; Eph. 1:19; faculty, ability, 1 Pet. 4:11; Mk. 12:30, 33; Lk. 10:27 It appears 11 times in the King James Bible.
The word ischus (G2479) appears 11 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2479 is ischus, a Greek word defined as: strength, might, power, Rev. 18:2; Eph. 1:19; faculty, ability, 1 Pet. 4:11; Mk. 12:30, 33; Lk. 10:27. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ischus is a Greek word found in the New Testament.