δύναμις
dynamis
Modern Summary of Abbott-Smith’s Lexicon (1922)
The word "δύναμις" (dynamis) primarily means power, strength, or ability, including the capacity to perform actions or tasks. It can refer to physical, financial, or miraculous power, as well as the inherent force behind actions or events. Additionally, it is used metaphorically for God's power, Christ, angels, armies, or mighty works, and can describe the impact or significance of words or deeds.
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
The Greek word dynamis means "force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)," encompassing related ideas including ability, abundance, meaning, might.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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חַיִל
chayil
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
חַיִל
chayil
an army, or strength
עֹז
ôz
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
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חַיִל
chayil
probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
חַיִל
chayil
an army, or strength
עֹז
ôz
strength in various applications (force, security, majesty, praise)
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