# G2904 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - power - might - dominion - strength ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Word Studies - --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - kratos (krat'-os) ### Part of Speech - Noun ### Definition - Power, might, dominion, strength ### Meaning - dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed ### Usage - In the New Testament, "kratos" refers to the concept of power or might, often in the context of God's sovereign power and dominion. It is used to describe the strength and authority of God, as well as the might that believers can access through their relationship with Him. The term emphasizes the overwhelming and unchallengeable nature of divine power. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In the Greco-Roman world, "kratos" was associated with physical strength and the power to rule or govern. It was often used in political and military contexts to describe the might of empires or leaders. In the biblical context, however, "kratos" is primarily used to describe the divine power of God, which surpasses all human authority and strength. This reflects the early Christian understanding of God's ultimate sovereignty over all creation. ### Word Origin - Derived from a primary verb κρατέω (krateo), meaning "to seize" or "to hold." ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - The Hebrew equivalent often associated with "kratos" is "כֹּחַ" (koach), Strong's Hebrew [[H3581]], which also means strength or power. --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - strength, might ### Word Origin - a prim. word ### NASB Translation - Dominion (6) - strength (2) - Might (1), mightily (1), mighty deeds (1), power (1) --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G2904]] krátos (from a root meaning "to perfect, complete," so Curtius, Thayer) – properly, dominion, exerted power. --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 12 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_2904.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/2904.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ### Vines - --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - 2020.05.31 ### Revised - 2025.04.25