G2901: κραταιόω
krataióō · “to strengthen”
Definition
to empower, i.e. (passively) increase in vigor
KJV translates it as: be strengthened, be (wax) strong
Word origin: from G2900 (κραταιός);
Extended definition
κραταιόω, -ῶ
(late form of κρατύνω; κράτος) [in LXX chiefly for חָזַק ;]
to strengthen; pass., to wax strong: Luk.2:40, 1Co.16:13; πνεύματι, Luk.1:80; δυνάμει κ. διὰ τ. πνεύματος, Eph.3:16.†
(AS)
(late form of κρατύνω; κράτος) [in LXX chiefly for חָזַק ;]
to strengthen; pass., to wax strong: Luk.2:40, 1Co.16:13; πνεύματι, Luk.1:80; δυνάμει κ. διὰ τ. πνεύματος, Eph.3:16.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2901 is translated
- he was strengthened ×1
- he was being strengthened ×1
- do be strong. ×1
- to be strengthened ×1
Bible verses with G2901 (krataióō)
Krataióō appears in 4 verses.
- Luke 1:80
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.
- Luke 2:40
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
- 1 Corinthians 16:13
Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.
- Ephesians 3:16
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;