Topical Encyclopedia
The term "mightily" in the Bible often refers to the demonstration of great power, strength, or influence, typically attributed to God, His actions, or His servants. It conveys the idea of overwhelming force or effectiveness in accomplishing a purpose, often in the context of divine intervention or the empowerment of individuals by the Holy Spirit.
Old Testament UsageIn the Old Testament, "mightily" is frequently associated with God's powerful acts on behalf of His people. For example, in
Exodus 15:6, the song of Moses celebrates God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt: "Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, shatters the enemy." Here, the term underscores the overwhelming power of God in defeating the Egyptians.
The judges of Israel, such as Samson, are often described as acting mightily under the influence of the Spirit of the Lord.
Judges 14:6 states, "The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully upon him, and he tore the lion apart with his bare hands as one would tear a young goat." This passage highlights the supernatural strength given to Samson to accomplish God's purposes.
New Testament UsageIn the New Testament, "mightily" is used to describe the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in the early church and the ministry of the apostles.
Acts 19:20 notes, "So the word of the Lord powerfully continued to spread and prevail." This indicates the unstoppable and effective spread of the Gospel through the power of God.
The Apostle Paul often speaks of working mightily through the power of God. In
Colossians 1:29 , he writes, "To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me." Paul attributes his ministry's success to the divine energy and strength provided by God, emphasizing that it is not by human effort alone but through God's mighty power.
Theological ImplicationsThe concept of acting "mightily" in the Bible underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and omnipotence. It reflects the understanding that God is actively involved in the world, working through individuals and events to accomplish His divine will. This power is not limited to physical strength but includes spiritual authority and influence.
For believers, the idea of acting mightily through God's power is a source of encouragement and motivation. It reassures them that they are not alone in their endeavors and that God's strength is available to them. This is particularly evident in passages like
Ephesians 6:10 , which exhorts believers to "be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power."
Practical ApplicationIn practical terms, the concept of "mightily" encourages Christians to rely on God's strength rather than their own. It calls for a life of faith, prayer, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Believers are reminded that their efforts, when aligned with God's purposes, can have a profound impact, not because of their own abilities, but because of the mighty power of God working through them.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
adv.) In a mighty manner; with might; with great earnestness; vigorously; powerfully.
2. (adv.) To a great degree; very much.
Greek
2159. eutonos -- in a well-strung manner, fig. vigorously... well-strung manner, fig. vigorously NASB Word Usage powerfully (1), vehemently
(1).
mightily, vehemently. Adverb from a compound
...2596. kata -- down, against, according to
... By, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, Xmightily, more,
X natural, of (up-)on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own...
1411. dunamis -- (miraculous) power, might, strength
... Word Origin from dunamai Definition (miraculous) power, might, strength NASB Word
Usage ability (4), meaning (1),mightily (1), mighty (1), miracle (2...
2904. kratos -- strength, might
... Word Origin a prim. word Definition strength, might NASB Word Usage dominion (6),
might (1),mightily (1), mighty deeds (1), power (1), strength (2)....
5245. hupernikao -- to be more than conqueror
... hupernikao Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-er-nik-ah'-o) Short Definition: I am more than
conqueror Definition: I am more than conqueror, prevailmightily....
1722. en -- in, on, at, by, with
... Sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), Xmightily, (because)
of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X...
Strong's Hebrew
6743a. tsalach -- to rush... 6743, 6743a. tsalach. 6743b . to rush. Transliteration: tsalach Short
Definition:
mightily. Word Origin a prim. root Definition
...7580. shaag -- to roar
... Word Origin a prim. root Definition to roar NASB Word Usage groan (1), roar (6),
roarmightily (1), roared (3), roaring (4), roars (4).mightily, roar....
2394. chozqah -- strength, force, violence
... force,mightily, repair, sharply. Feminine of chozeq; vehemence (usually in a bad
sense) -- force,mightily, repair, sharply. see HEBREW chozeq. 2393, 2394....
6743. tsalach -- to rush
... break out, comemightily, go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, cause
to, effect, Or tsaleach {tsaw-lay'-akh}; a primitive root...
3581b. koach -- strength, power
... Origin from an unused word Definition strength, power NASB Word Usage ability (3),
able (1), able* (2), force (1), fruit (1), might (4),mightily (1), mighty (1...
Library
So it is that I ShouldMightily Fear...
... Section 8. So it is that I shouldmightily fear? 8. So it is that I should
mightily fear, with terror and trembling, this judgment...
Courage, My Mind, and Press onMightily. ...
... Book XI Chapter XXVII Courage, my mind, and press onmightily.? Courage, my mind,
and press onmightily. God is our helper, He made us, and not we ourselves....
According to the Working of his Power
... man, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus; whereunto I also labour,
striving according to His working, which worketh in memightily.'"Col.1...
"Prayer Uniteth the Soul to God"
... and enableth man to grace. And thus He teacheth us to pray, andmightily
to trust that we shall have it. For He beholdeth us in...
"Accuse not Thyself Overmuch, Deeming that Thy Tribulation and Thy...
... turn to himself. And for this it was that our Lord scorned him, and [it
was] this [that] made memightily to laugh. Then is this...
"By the Assay of this Falling we Shall have an High Marvellous...
... And He willeth that we take usmightily to the Faith of Holy Church and find there
our dearworthy Mother, in solace of true Understanding, with all the blessed...
The Holy Spirit and Prayer
... fervent effectual prayer of a righteous man availeth much." The prayer inwrought
in the heart by the almighty energy of the Holy Spirit worksmightily in its...
Acts xviii. 18
... "Who when he was come, helped them much which had believed through grace: for he
mightily convinced the Jews, and that... "Hemightily convinced," it says....
The Holy Spirit Our Helper in Prayer
... He indites and elevates the matter of our prayers, and inspires the words and feelings
of our prayers. He worksmightily in us so that we can praymightily....
The Final Warning
... And he criedmightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen,
is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul...
Thesaurus
Mightily (36 Occurrences)...Mightily (36 Occurrences). Acts 18:28 For he
mightily convinced the Jews, and that
publickly, shewing by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. (KJV WBS).
...Prophesied (57 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 10:10 When they came there to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met
him; and the Spirit of God camemightily on him, and he prophesied among them....
Come
... In the phrase "The Spirit of Yahweh camemightily upon him" (Judges 14:6, 19; Judges
15:14 1 Samuel 10:10; 1 Samuel 11:6; 1 Samuel 16:13), the word is tsaleah...
Arises (21 Occurrences)
... of the rocks, and into the holes of the earth, from before the terror of Yahweh,
and from the glory of his majesty, when he arises to shake the earthmightily....
Bulwark (29 Occurrences)
... and he cometh in unto the bulwark, yea, he cometh into a stronghold of the king
of the south, and hath wrought against them, and hath donemightily; (YLT)....
Triumph (52 Occurrences)
... shall not triumph over it. (WEY). Acts 19:20 Thusmightily did the Lord's
Message spread and triumph! (WEY). 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now...
Rocks (48 Occurrences)
... of the rocks, and into the holes of the earth, from before the terror of Yahweh,
and from the glory of his majesty, when he arises to shake the earthmightily....
Rises (56 Occurrences)
... of the rocks, and into the holes of the earth, from before the terror of Yahweh,
and from the glory of his majesty, when he arises to shake the earthmightily....
Shake (68 Occurrences)
... of the rocks, and into the holes of the earth, from before the terror of Yahweh,
and from the glory of his majesty, when he arises to shake the earthmightily....
Kindled (83 Occurrences)
... Judges 14:19 The Spirit of Yahweh camemightily on him, and he went down to Ashkelon,
and struck thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave the changes...
Resources
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