Dynamis — Power
The word behind 'dynamite' and 'dynamo' — inherent might: 'the gospel… is the power of God unto salvation.'
Greek · Strong's G1411 · 116 occurrences in the New Testament (KJV)
force (literally or figuratively); specially, miraculous power (usually by implication, a miracle itself)
KJV translations: ability, abundance, meaning, might(-ily, -y, -y deed), (worker of) miracle(-s), power, strength, violence, mighty (wonderful) work
Dynamis in the Bible — example verses
“And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.”Matthew 6:13 (KJV)
“Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?”Matthew 7:22 (KJV)
“Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not:”Matthew 11:20 (KJV)
“Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works, which were done in you, had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.”Matthew 11:21 (KJV)
“And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.”Matthew 11:23 (KJV)
“And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?”Matthew 13:54 (KJV)
“And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.”Matthew 13:58 (KJV)
“And said unto his servants, This is John the Baptist; he is risen from the dead; and therefore mighty works do shew forth themselves in him.”Matthew 14:2 (KJV)
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