G2904: κράτος
krátos · “power”
Definition
vigor ("great") (literally or figuratively)
KJV translates it as: dominion, might(-ily), power, strength
Word origin: perhaps a primary word;
Extended definition
[in LXX chiefly for עֹז, Job.12:16, Psa.90:11 al. ;]
1. strength, esp. as in Hom., of bodily strength.
2. power, 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.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G2904 is translated
- might ×4
- dominion ×3
- power ×3
- strength ×2
Bible verses with G2904 (krátos)
Krátos appears in 12 verses.
- Luke 1:51
He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
- Acts 19:20
So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
- Ephesians 1:19
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
- Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
- Colossians 1:11
Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;
- 1 Timothy 6:16
Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.
- Hebrews 2:14
Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;
- 1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- 1 Peter 5:11
To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- Jude 1:25
To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
- Revelation 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- Revelation 5:13
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Words derived from G2904
ἀκρατής G193
akratḗs — intemperate
ἐγκρατής G1468
enkratḗs — self-controlled
καρτερέω G2594
karteréō — to endure
κραταιός G2900
krataiós — mighty
κρατέω G2902
kratéō — to grasp/seize
κράτιστος G2903
krátistos — excellent
κρείττων G2909
kreíttōn — stronger
παντοκράτωρ G3841
pantokrátōr — almighty
περικρατής G4031
perikratḗs — in control of