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    Power (Dunamis)

    δύναμις (dunamis)

    Inherent capability and mighty force — the power that accomplishes the impossible.

    Greek
    Pronunciation: DOO-nah-mis

    Definition

    Dunamis is the Greek word for power, meaning inherent ability, mighty force, and miraculous energy. It is the root of 'dynamite' and 'dynamic,' describing the power of God that raised Christ, transforms lives, and empowers mission.

    Featured KJV occurrences (3)

    Acts 1:8

    “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me.”
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    Romans 1:16

    “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.”
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    Ephesians 1:19-20

    “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead.”
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    Strong's dictionary data from openscriptures/strongs (CC-BY-SA), derived from Strong's 1890/1894 public-domain concordance.