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κράτος

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greekNew TestamentNoun · neuter12 occurrences9 books12 verses

Definition

κράτος, -εος (-ους), τό

[in LXX chiefly for עֹז, Job 12:16, Psalm 90:11 al. ;]

1. strength, esp. as in Hom., of bodily strength.

2. power, might: Hebrews 2:14; τὸ κ. τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ, Ephesians 1:19; 6:10 (Isaiah 40:26, Da TH Daniel 4:27); τ. δόςης αὐτοῦ, Colossians 1:11; κατὰ κράτος, mightily, Acts 19:20; a mighty deed, an act of power, Luke 1:51; in doxologies, 1 Timothy 6:16, 1 Peter 4:11; 5:11, Jude 25, Revelation 1:6; 5:13.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as κράτος:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

12 total
  1. Luke 1:51κράτος · mighty deeds
    He has performed mighty deeds with His arm; He has scattered those who are proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
  2. Acts 19:20κράτος · powerfully
    So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail.
  3. Ephesians 1:19κράτους · strength
    …and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
  4. Ephesians 6:10κράτει · mighty
    Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
  5. Colossians 1:11κράτος · might
    …being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully
  6. 1 Timothy 6:16κράτος · dominion
    He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
  7. Hebrews 2:14κράτος · power
    Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,
  8. 1 Peter 4:11κράτος · power
    If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
  9. 1 Peter 5:11κράτος · power
    To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
  10. Jude 1:25κράτος · dominion
    …to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.
  11. Revelation 1:6κράτος · power
    …who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
  12. Revelation 5:13κράτος · power
    And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”