Definition
ἐν-ισχύω
[in LXX for חָזַק, etc. ;]
to strengthen: in spiritual sense, Luke 22:43; pass., Acts 9:19 (Rec. ἐνισχύσεν, became strong, as in LXX, Genesis 12:10; 48:2, al.).
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐνισχύω:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Luke 22:43ἐνισχύων · [and] strengthenedThen an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him.
- Acts 9:19ἐνίσχυσεν · he regained his strength…and after taking some food, he regained his strength. And he spent several days with the disciples in Damascus.