Original Word: ἐνισχύω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: enischuó
Pronunciation: en-is-khoo'-o
Phonetic Spelling: (en-is-khoo'-o)
Definition: To strengthen, to empower, to make strong
Meaning: I invigorate, strengthen.

strengthen.

From en and ischuo; to invigorate (transitively or reflexively) -- strengthen.

see GREEK en

see GREEK ischuo

1765 enisxýō (from 1722 /en "in," which intensifies 2480 /isxýō, "engaging, assaulting strength") – properly, being strong enough to face necessary confrontation (engage resistance).

[In Lk 22:43, 1765 (enisxýō) refers to God's "interfacing strength," like when providing an angel to share His "overcoming resources."]

Word Origin
from en and ischuó
Definition
to strengthen
NASB Translation
strengthened (1), strengthening (1).

STRONGS NT 1765: ἐνισχύω

ἐνισχύω; 1 aorist ἐνισχυσα; (cf. Buttmann, 145 (127));

1. intransitive, to grow strong, to receive strength: Acts 9:19 (here WH Tr marginal reading ἐνισχυθη); (Aristotle, Theophrastus, Diodorus, the Sept.).

2. transitive, to make strong, to strengthen (2 Samuel 22:40; Sir. 50:4; Hippocrates leg., p. 2, 26 ὁ χρόνος ταῦτα πάντα ἐνισχυει); to strengthen one in soul, to inspirit: Luke 22:43 (L brackets WH reject the passage).

Word Origin: Derived from the preposition ἐν (en, "in") and the verb ἰσχύω (ischuō, "to be strong" or "to have strength").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐνισχύω, similar concepts of strengthening and empowerment can be found in Hebrew words such as:

• חָזַק (chazaq, Strong's Hebrew 2388): To be strong, to strengthen, to prevail.
• אַמֵּץ (amats, Strong's Hebrew 553): To be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard.

These Hebrew terms convey similar ideas of strength and empowerment, often used in the context of God providing strength to His people or individuals being encouraged to act with courage and resolve.

Usage: The verb ἐνισχύω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of being strengthened or empowered, often in a spiritual or moral sense. It conveys the idea of receiving strength or encouragement, particularly from God or through divine means.

Context: The Greek verb ἐνισχύω appears in the New Testament to express the concept of being strengthened or empowered, often in the context of spiritual fortitude or divine assistance. This term is used to describe the strengthening of individuals by God, enabling them to endure trials, perform tasks, or fulfill their calling with renewed vigor and confidence.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἐνισχύω is notably used in the following passages:

• Luke 22:43: "Then an angel from heaven appeared to Him and strengthened Him." In this context, ἐνισχύω describes the divine strengthening of Jesus during His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, highlighting the heavenly support provided to Him in a moment of profound anguish.

• Acts 9:19: "And after taking some food, he regained his strength. And he spent several days with the disciples in Damascus." Here, the term is used to describe the physical strengthening of Saul (Paul) after his conversion experience on the road to Damascus, indicating a restoration of his physical capabilities.

The use of ἐνισχύω underscores the importance of divine empowerment in the life of believers, emphasizing that true strength and endurance come from reliance on God's power rather than human effort alone. This concept is central to the Christian understanding of spiritual growth and perseverance.

ενακόσιοι ενισχυθη ἐνισχύθη ενίσχυον ενισχυόντες ενισχύουσα ενίσχυσά ενισχύσαι ενίσχυσαν ενισχύσας ενίσχυσας ενίσχυσάς ενισχύσατε ενισχυσάτωσαν ενίσχυσε ενίσχυσέ ενισχύσει ενίσχυσεν ἐνίσχυσεν ενισχύσητε ενίσχυσον ενίσχυσόν ενισχύσουσιν ενισχύσω ενισχύσωμεν ενισχυων ενισχύων ἐνισχύων εννακόσια εννακόσιοι enischuon enischuōn enischusen enischyon enischyōn enischýon enischýōn enischysen eníschysenInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts