ἰσχύϊ
ischýs
might
Fundamental sense: strength, power, capacity to act or endure. Refers primarily to physical strength, but also denotes mental, moral, or collective force/capability depending on the context. In various texts, it can describe: (1) bodily or muscular power; (2) general ability or capacity; (3) inner moral strength or resolve; (4) collective power as of a group, nation, or divinity.
2 Peter 2:11 · Word #3
Lexicon G2479
| Lemma | ἰσχύς |
| Transliteration | ischýs |
| Strong's | G2479 |
| Definition | Fundamental sense: strength, power, capacity to act or endure. Refers primarily to physical strength, but also denotes mental, moral, or collective force/capability depending on the context. In various texts, it can describe: (1) bodily or muscular power; (2) general ability or capacity; (3) inner moral strength or resolve; (4) collective power as of a group, nation, or divinity. |
Morphology N DAT F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | DAT — Dative — Indirect object, means, or location |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | might |
| Literal | strength-might |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἰσχύς |
| Strong's | G2479 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2479-01
with strength
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine, singular, dative (Gr,N,,,,,DFS) |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun ἰσχύς denotes strength or inherent power rooted in the ἰσχ- stem. The dative feminine singular form is rendered "with strength," reflecting the dative case’s common instrumental sense while preserving the core idea of exerted ability or power. |
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