Greek · G2904 · unreviewed

κράτος

Vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)

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κράτος G2904
Pronunciation krátos

What does κράτος (krátos) mean in the Bible?

κράτος (krátos) is a Greek word meaning "vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)". κράτος, -εος (-ους), τό [in LXX chiefly for עֹז, Job.

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Meaning

vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
Extended definition
1strength, esp. as in Hom., of bodily strength.
2power, might: Heb.2:14; τὸ κ. τῆς ἰσχύος αὐτοῦ, Eph.1:19 6:10 (Isa.40:26, Da TH Dan.4:27); τ. δόςης αὐτοῦ, Col.1:11; κατὰ κράτος, mightily, Act.19:20; a mighty deed, an act of power, Luk.1:51; in doxologies, 1Ti.6:16, 1Pe.4:11 5:11, Ju 25, Rev.1:6 5:13.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Nominative · Singular · Neuter 1 Tim 6:16 · 1 Pet 4:11 · 1 Pet 5:11 · Jude 1:25 · Rev 1:6 · Rev 5:13
Genitive · Singular · Neuter Eph 1:19
Dative · Singular · Neuter Eph 6:10
Accusative · Singular · Neuter Luke 1:51 · Acts 19:20 · Col 1:11 · Heb 2:14
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