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Definition and Usage:In the biblical context, "might" often refers to strength, power, and force, both in physical and spiritual terms. It is frequently associated with God's omnipotence and the strength He imparts to His people. The term is used to describe the power of God, the strength of individuals, and the moral and spiritual fortitude required to live a life of faith.
Old Testament References:The Hebrew word often translated as "might" is "koach," which denotes strength, power, or ability. In
Deuteronomy 6:5, the Shema, a central declaration of faith, commands, "Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." Here, "strength" (or "might") emphasizes the totality of devotion required by God’s people.
In the Psalms, God's might is a recurring theme.
Psalm 89:13 states, "Mighty is Your arm, strong is Your hand; Your right hand is exalted." This verse highlights God's unparalleled power and His ability to uphold justice and righteousness.
New Testament References:In the New Testament, the Greek word "ischys" is often used to convey the concept of might.
Ephesians 6:10 encourages believers, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This exhortation underscores the necessity of relying on God's strength to withstand spiritual challenges.
The might of God is also evident in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. In
Luke 1:49, Mary proclaims, "For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name." This acknowledgment of God's might reflects His ability to perform miraculous deeds and fulfill His promises.
Theological Significance:Might, as an attribute of God, underscores His sovereignty and authority over all creation. It reassures believers of His ability to protect, provide, and deliver. The might of God is not only a source of comfort but also a call to action, as believers are encouraged to live in His strength and to manifest His power in their lives.
The concept of might also relates to the spiritual warfare described in
Ephesians 6, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God. This passage emphasizes that human strength is insufficient for spiritual battles; instead, reliance on God's might is essential.
Practical Application:Believers are encouraged to seek God's might in their daily lives, recognizing that true strength comes from Him. This involves prayer, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and obedience to God's Word. By acknowledging their own limitations and depending on God's power, Christians can overcome challenges and live victoriously.
In summary, "might" in the Bible is a multifaceted concept that encompasses God's omnipotence, the strength He imparts to His followers, and the moral courage required to live a life of faith. It is a reminder of the divine power available to believers and the call to live in accordance with God's will.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp.) of May.
2. (v.) imp. of May.
3. (v.) Force or power of any kind, whether of body or mind; energy or intensity of purpose, feeling, or action; means or resources to effect an object; strength; force; power; ability; capacity.
Greek
2479. ischus -- strength,might... strength,
might. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: ischus Phonetic
Spelling: (is-khoos') Short Definition: strength, power Definition: strength
...1411. dunamis -- (miraculous) power,might, strength
... 1410, 1411. dunamis. 1412 . (miraculous) power,might, strength. Part of Speech:
Noun, Feminine Transliteration: dunamis Phonetic Spelling: (doo'-nam-is...
2904. kratos -- strength,might
... strength,might. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: kratos Phonetic Spelling:
(krat'-os) Short Definition: dominion, strength, power Definition...
5600. o -- may,might
... o. 5601 . may,might. Transliteration: o Phonetic Spelling: (o) Short Definition:
may.... may,might Including the oblique forms, as well as es (ace); e (ay); etc...
1410. dunamai -- to be able, to have power
... verb Definition to be able, to have power NASB Word Usage able (50), am able (2),
can (60), cannot (1), cannot* (59), could (24), may (1),might (3), power...
4976. schema -- figure, shape
... was (even original sin). [2 Cor 5:21: "He made Him , so that wemight become
the righteousness of God in Him" ().]. Word Origin from...
603. apokaradokia -- strained expectancy
... "This abstraction -- thatmight engage the attention -- is also absorpted in the
expected object "till the fulfillment is realized" (H. Alford).]....
4053. perissos -- abundant
... 10:10. Jn 10:10: "I came in order that they [believers]might continuously
have life, even that they may have it (4053 ).". Word Origin...
1498. eien -- should be, was, were.
... Optative (ie English subjunctive) present of eimi (including the other person);
might (could, would, or should) be -- mean, + perish, should be, was, were....
1281. diapragmateuomai -- to examine thoroughly, to gain by...
... knows ("make a change, "). Lk 19:15: " . that He (referring to Christ)
might know what (1281 ).". Word Origin from dia...
Strong's Hebrew
1369. geburah -- strength,might... 1368, 1369. geburah. 1370 . strength,
might. Transliteration: geburah Phonetic
Spelling: (gheb-oo-raw') Short Definition:
might. Word Origin pass. part.
...6108. otsem --might, bones
... 6107, 6108. otsem. 6109 .might, bones. Transliteration: otsem Phonetic Spelling:
(o'-tsem) Short Definition: frame....might, strong, substance....
5797. oz -- strength,might
... oz or oz. 5798 . strength,might. Transliteration: oz or oz Phonetic Spelling:
(oze) Short Definition: strength.... boldness, loud,might, power, strength, strong...
8632a. teqaph --might
... teqaph. 8632b .might. Transliteration: teqaph Short Definition:might. Word Origin
(Aramaic) from teqeph Definitionmight NASB Word Usagemight (1)....
5807. ezuz -- strength,might, fierceness
... 5806, 5807. ezuz. 5808 . strength,might, fierceness. Transliteration: ezuz
Phonetic Spelling: (ez-ooz') Short Definition: fierceness....might, strength....
1370. geburah --might
... 1369, 1370. geburah. 1371 .might. Transliteration: geburah Phonetic Spelling:
(gheb-oo-raw') Short Definition: power. Word...might. (Aramaic...
8632. tqoph --might
...might. Transliteration: tqoph Phonetic Spelling: (tek-ofe') Short Definition:might.
might, strength (Aramaic) corresponding to toqeph; power --might, strength...
8592. taatsumah --might
... taatsumah. 8593 .might. Transliteration: taatsumah Phonetic Spelling:
(tah-ats-oo-maw') Short Definition: power.... From atsam;might (plural collective) --...
32. Abihayil -- "my father ismight," an Israelite name
... "my father ismight," an Israelite name. Transliteration: Abihayil or Abichayil
Phonetic Spelling: (ab-ee-hah'-yil) Short Definition: Abihail....
6109. otsmah --might
... 6108, 6109. otsmah. 6110 .might. Transliteration: otsmah Phonetic Spelling:
(ots-maw') Short Definition: power. Word Origin from...
Library
Strengthened withMight
... EPHESIANS STRENGTHENED WITHMIGHT. 'That He would grant you, according
to the riches of His glory; to be strengthened withmight...
Marcellus, asMight Well be Expected, was Exceedingly Gratified by...
... 2 Marcellus, asmight well be expected, was exceedingly gratified by these
incidents? Marcellus, asmight well be expected, was...
That MoreMight be Given and Gotten.
... Why the Results are Delayed That MoreMight be Given and Gotten.... And, worse yet,
there were no men out of whom leadersmight be made, no men of leader-size....
Come, Holy Ghost, inMight,
... PENTECOST Come, Holy Ghost, inmight,. tr., John Brownlie 6,6,8,6. I. Come, Holy
Ghost, inmight,. And make our weakness strong; Renew our valour in the fight....
Of the Praise andMight of Charity: and of Forsaking the World...
... THE FIRE OF LOVE. BOOK I CHAPTER XVIII OF THE PRAISE ANDMIGHT OF CHARITY: AND
OF FORSAKING THE WORLD: AND OF THE WAY OF PENANCE TO BE TAKEN....
January 28. "That My JoyMight Remain in You, and that Your Joy...
... "That my joymight remain in you, and that your joymight be full" (John xv.... "That
my joymight remain in you, and that your joymight be full" (John 15:11)....
July 24. "The Righteousness of the LawMight be Fulfilled in Us"...
... JULY 24. "The righteousness of the lawmight be fulfilled in us" (Rom. vii. 4).
"The righteousness of the lawmight be fulfilled in us" (Romans 7:4)....
February the Twenty-Seventh theMight of Frailty
... FEBRUARY The Twenty-seventh THEMIGHT OF FRAILTY. PSALM cv.23-36. That is
the wonder of wonders, that the Almighty God will use frail...
Lord of Mercy and ofMight,
... The Treasury of Sacred Song. Book First CCXLVIII LORD of mercy and ofmight,.... Who
shalt yet return from high,. Robed inmight and majesty,. Hear us!...
But, that weMight Attain an Ampler and More Authoritative...
... Chapter XVIII. But, that wemight attain an ampler and more authoritative
knowledge at once of Himself? But, that wemight attain...
Thesaurus
Might (4171 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Might (4171 Occurrences).
Might is used 4171 times in
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...Achievements (12 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 15:23 Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all hismight, and all that
he did, and the cities which he built, aren't they written in the book of...
Accuse (34 Occurrences)
... Matthew 12:10 And behold there was a man with a withered hand. They asked him,
"Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?" that theymight accuse him....
Annals (41 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 15:23 Now the rest of all the acts of Asa, and all hismight, and all that
he did, and the cities which he built, aren't they written in the book of...
Somehow (8 Occurrences)
... (See NAS RSV). 1 Corinthians 12:2 You know that when you were heathen, you were
led away to those mute idols, however youmight be led. (See NIV)....
Another's (28 Occurrences)
... ye also were made dead to the law through the body of the Christ, for your becoming
another's, who out of the dead was raised up, that wemight bear fruit to...
Slow (43 Occurrences)
... Matthew 13:15 For the heart of this people has become fat and their ears are slow
in hearing and their eyes are shut; for fear that theymight see with their...
Subtlety (3 Occurrences)
... beguiled Eve through his subtlety," the Revised Version (British and American)
"in his craftiness"; Matthew 26:4, dolos, "deceit," "that theymight take Jesus...
Scriptures (25 Occurrences)
... Matthew 26:56 But all this has happened, that the Scriptures of the prophets
might be fulfilled." Then all the disciples left him, and fled....
Affairs (27 Occurrences)
... Ephesians 6:22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that yemight know
our affairs, and that hemight comfort your hearts. (KJV DBY WBS)....
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