# G1743 --- ## Gary's Lexicon ### Definition - to empower - to strengthen - to make strong ### Part of Speech - Verb ### Word Studies - --- ## Strong's Lexicon ### Root Transliteration (Phonetic Spelling) - endunamoó ### Part of Speech - Verb ### Definition - to empower - to strengthen - to make strong ### Meaning - I fill with power, strengthen, make strong ### Usage - The verb ἐνδυναμόω conveys the idea of being infused with strength or power. It is often used in the New Testament to describe the spiritual empowerment that believers receive from God. This empowerment enables them to endure trials, perform their duties, and live out their faith effectively. The term emphasizes the source of strength as being external, coming from God, rather than from human effort. ### Cultural and Historical Background - In the Greco-Roman world, strength and power were highly valued, often associated with physical prowess or political influence. However, the New Testament redefines true strength as spiritual empowerment from God. This divine empowerment was crucial for early Christians who faced persecution and needed inner strength to remain faithful. The concept of being empowered by a divine source would have been countercultural, as it shifted the focus from human ability to divine enablement. ### Word Origin - From the Greek preposition "ἐν" (en, meaning "in" or "within") ([[G1722]]) and the noun "δύναμις" (dunamis, meaning "power" or "strength") ([[G1412]]). ### Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Words - While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent, similar concepts can be found in words like חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's [[H2388]]), meaning "to strengthen" or "to make strong." --- ## NASB Concordance ### Definition - to empower ### Word Origin - from en ([[G1722]]) and dunamoó ([[G1412]]) ### NASB Translation - strengthened (2), strengthens (1) - strong (2) - grew strong (1), increasing in strength (1) --- ## Helps Word Studies - [[G1743]] endynamóō (from [[G1722]] /en "in," which intensifies [[G1412]] /dynamóō, "sharing power-ability") – properly, to impart ability (make able); empowered. --- ## Links, Etc ### Occurrences - 7 ### Occurrences Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1743.htm ### BibleHub Link - https://biblehub.com/greek/1743.htm --- ## Blue Letter Bible ### Outline - ### Blue Letter Bible - Strong's Definition - ### Vines - --- ## Revision Dates ### Initial - 2023.11.02 ### Revised - 2025.04.20