Strong's G1840: ἐξισχύω (exischýō) Meaning

Quick Definition

ἐξισχύω v. I have strength for, am perfectly able

Strong's Definition

to have full strength, i.e. be entirely competent

Derivation: from G1537 (ἐκ) and G2480 (ἰσχύω);

KJV Usage: be able

UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

ἐξισχύω (G1840)

verb | ἰσχύω

74.10 · Able, Capable

to be completely able, to be fully able to be completely capable of doing or experiencing something

EPH 3:18

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Thayer's Greek Lexicon

ἐξ-ισχύω : 1 aor. subjune. 2 pers. plur. ἐξισχύσητε, to be eminently able, to have full strength, [cf. ἐκ, VI. 6]: foll. by an inf. Eph. iii. 18. (Sir. vii. 6; rare in Grk. writ., as Dioscor., Strab., Plut.)

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

ἐξισχύω exischuō 1x

to be fully able, be strong, Eph. 3:18*

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

**† ἐξ-ισχύω

[in LXX: Si 7:6 * ;]

to have strength enough, to be quite able: c. inf., Eph 3:18.†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

ἐξισχύω. BGU LI. 275" (A.D. 215) καὶ ἐπείρασαν αὐτὴν (sc. μηχανὴν) ἐπανοῖξαι Kal οὐκ ἐξείσχυσαν, P Oxy VIII. 11207 (early ᾿Εξέστην occurs in BGU | 24 ἐξομολογέω iii/A.D.) ἀλλὰ οὗτος ἐξείσχυσεν τὰ βιβλείδια ἀθετηθῆναι, *‘but his influence procured the failure of the petition” (Ed.). See also Vett. Val. p. 288!% πολλάκις yap ὑπ᾽ ὄψιν προδείξαντες τὸ ἀποτέλεσμα ἠτόνησαν διὰ τὸ ἐπὶ δυναστικοῦ τόπου ἕτερον τετευχότα ἐξισχῦσαι. These examples make it at least doubtful whether it is possible to give the verb the intensive meaning ‘‘ be fully able,”’ ‘‘ be strong ’’ (RV), often assigned to it in Eph 38.

Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon

ἐξισχύω (exischuō) — to have power. ἐξισχύω [ῡ], have strength enough, be able, ὥστε ποιεῖν [Refs 1st c.BC+]: with infinitive only, [LXX+NT+1st c.AD+]; ἐξίσχυσεν τὰ βιβλείδια ἀθετηθῆναι procured the rejection of the petition, [Refs 3rd c.AD+]: absolutely, prevail, [Refs 1st c.BC+]

II. with genitive, τὸ δαιμόνιον παίδων ἐξισχῦον fate prevailing over the children, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]

III. middle, of flames, gather force, [Refs 4th c.BC+]

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

ἐξ-ισχύω [in LXX: Sir.7:6 * ;] to have strength enough, to be quite able: with inf., Eph.3:18.† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (1)

3:18

📖 Greek Word Study — In-Depth Study from Precept Austin

Be able (1840) exischuo

May be able (1840) (exischuo from ek = an intensifies + ischuo = to be strong, able - see related word ischus) means to be eminently able, to have strength enough, to be quite able to do, to be in full strength, to be fully able. This compound word is one of the strongest Greek words for strength and signifies one completely capable of doing or experiencing something. In the English rendering it is easy to pass over the may be able which is brought out more graphically in other translations like the Amplified which renders it... That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp The point is that the preface asking for power to grasp implies that divine enabling is essential. It conveys the ability to attain an objective, in this case to lay hold of. Vincent writes that exischuo occurs only here. The preposition ex has the force of fully or eminently. Ischus is strength embodied; inhering in organized power. Hence it is an advance on dunamei or might in Eph 3:16. Paul prays that the inward might or virtue may issue in ability to grasp. Compare Lu 14:30; 16:3; Acts 27:16; Jas. 5:16, and see notes.ï»¿ï»¿

G1840 ἐξισχύω (exischýō)