Biblica Analytica
G1411 Greek

δύναμις

dunamis

power

Lexicon Entry

Definition
power
Transliteration
dunamis
Strong's Number
G1411
Occurrences
120

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word δύναμις (dunamis) translates to "power." This word appears 120 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the text. Its meaning encompasses various forms of power, including physical strength, moral authority, and spiritual ability. The range of usage for dunamis is broad, encompassing both positive and negative connotations. It can describe the power of God, as in His creation and divine authority, or the power of evil, as in Satan's influence. Dunamis can also refer to human abilities, such as physical strength or charismatic leadership. The significance of dunamis lies in its connection to the concept of divine empowerment. In the Bible, dunamis is often associated with the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to perform miracles, demonstrate courage, and undertake challenging tasks. This emphasis on divine power underscores the idea that human abilities are insufficient without God's enablement.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G1411
Lemma
δύναμις
Transliteration
dunamis
Definition
power
Occurrences
120
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

120 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 6:13

Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.’

Matthew 7:22

Many will tell me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, in your name cast out demons, and in your name do many mighty works?’

Matthew 11:20

Then he began to denounce the cities in which most of his mighty works had been done, because they didn’t repent.

Matthew 11:21

“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes.

Matthew 11:23

You, Capernaum, who are exalted to heaven, you will go down to Hades. For if the mighty works had been done in Sodom which were done in you, it would have remained until today.

Matthew 13:54

Coming into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom, and these mighty works?

Matthew 13:58

He didn’t do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.

Matthew 14:2

and said to his servants, “This is John the Baptizer. He is risen from the dead. That is why these powers work in him.”

Matthew 22:29

But Jesus answered them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God.

Matthew 24:29

But immediately after the suffering of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken;

Matthew 24:30

and then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky. Then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory.

Matthew 25:15

To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his own ability. Then he went on his journey.

Matthew 26:64

Jesus said to him, “You have said it. Nevertheless, I tell you, after this you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of the sky.”

Mark 5:30

Immediately Jesus, perceiving in himself that the power had gone out from him, turned around in the crowd, and asked, “Who touched my clothes?”

Mark 6:2

When the Sabbath had come, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many hearing him were astonished, saying, “Where did this man get these things?” and, “What is the wisdom that is given to this man, that such mighty works come about by his hands?

Mark 6:5

He could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands on a few sick people, and healed them.

Mark 6:14

King Herod heard this, for his name had become known, and he said, “John the Baptizer has risen from the dead, and therefore these powers are at work in him.”

Mark 9:1

He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see God’s Kingdom come with power.”

Mark 9:39

But Jesus said, “Don’t forbid him, for there is no one who will do a mighty work in my name, and be able quickly to speak evil of me.

Mark 12:24

Jesus answered them, “Isn’t this because you are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures, nor the power of God?

Mark 13:25

the stars will be falling from the sky, and the powers that are in the heavens will be shaken.

Mark 13:26

Then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

Mark 14:62

Jesus said, “I am. You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of the sky.”

Luke 1:17

He will go before him in the spirit and power of Elijah, ‘to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,’ and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to prepare a people prepared for the Lord.”

Luke 1:35

The angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore also the holy one who is born from you will be called the Son of God.

Luke 4:14

Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee, and news about him spread through all the surrounding area.

Luke 4:36

Amazement came on all, and they spoke together, one with another, saying, “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”

Luke 5:17

On one of those days, he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.

Luke 6:19

All the multitude sought to touch him, for power came out of him and healed them all.

Luke 8:46

But Jesus said, “Someone did touch me, for I perceived that power has gone out of me.”

Luke 9:1

He called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

Luke 10:13

“Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon which were done in you, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.

Luke 10:19

Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.

Luke 19:37

As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,

Luke 21:26

men fainting for fear, and for expectation of the things which are coming on the world: for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Luke 21:27

Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

Luke 22:69

From now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.”

Luke 24:49

Behold, I send out the promise of my Father on you. But wait in the city of Jerusalem until you are clothed with power from on high.”

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

Acts 2:22

“Men of Israel, hear these words! Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God to you by mighty works and wonders and signs which God did by him among you, even as you yourselves know,

Acts 3:12

When Peter saw it, he responded to the people, “You men of Israel, why do you marvel at this man? Why do you fasten your eyes on us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made him walk?

Acts 4:7

When they had stood Peter and John in the middle of them, they inquired, “By what power, or in what name, have you done this?”

Acts 4:33

With great power, the apostles gave their testimony of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Great grace was on them all.

Acts 6:8

Stephen, full of faith and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.

Acts 8:10

to whom they all listened, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is that great power of God.”

Acts 8:13

Simon himself also believed. Being baptized, he continued with Philip. Seeing signs and great miracles occurring, he was amazed.

Acts 10:38

even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.

Acts 19:11

God worked special miracles by the hands of Paul,

Romans 15:13

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 1:4

who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,