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δύναμαι

dunamaibe ableHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentVerb210 occurrences19 books201 verses

Definition

δύναμαι, depon.,

[in LXX chiefly for יָכֹל ;]

to be able, have power, whether by personal ability, permission, or opportunity: with inf. (M, Pr., 205; WM, §44, 3) pres., Matthew 6:24, Mark 2:7, John 3:2, 1 Corinthians 10:21, al.; with inf. aor., Matthew 3:9, Mark 1:45, John 3:3, 4 Romans 8:39, al.; with accusative, to be able to do something: Mark 9:22, Luke 12:26; 2 Corinthians 13:8; absol., to be able, capable, powerful: 1 Corinthians 3:2; 10:13.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δύναμαι:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

210 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 3:1ἠδυνήθην · could not
    Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual, but as worldly—as infants in Christ.
  2. 1 Corinthians 3:2ἐδύνασθε · you were not yet ready [for solid food]; δύνασθε · you are still not ready
    I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for solid food. In fact, you are still not ready,
  3. 1 Corinthians 3:11δύναται · can
    For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.
  4. 1 Corinthians 6:5δυνήσεται
    I say this to your shame. Is there really no one among you wise enough to arbitrate between his brothers?
  5. 1 Corinthians 7:21δύνασαι · you can
    Were you a slave when you were called? Do not let it concern you—but if you can gain your freedom, take the opportunity.
  6. 1 Corinthians 10:13δύνασθε · you can bear; δύνασθαι · so that you can
    No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
  7. 1 Corinthians 10:21δύνασθε · You cannot; δύνασθε · you cannot
    You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons too; you cannot partake in the table of the Lord and the table of demons too.
  8. 1 Corinthians 12:3δύναται · can
    Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit.
  9. 1 Corinthians 12:21δύναται · cannot
    The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”
  10. 1 Corinthians 14:31δύνασθε · you can
    For you can all prophesy in turn so that everyone may be instructed and encouraged.
  11. 1 Corinthians 15:50δύναται · cannot
    Now I declare to you, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.
  12. 2 Corinthians 1:4δύνασθαι · can
    …who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
  13. 2 Corinthians 3:7δύνασθαι · could
    Now if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
  14. 2 Corinthians 13:8δυνάμεθά · we cannot do
    For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.
  15. Galatians 3:21δυνάμενος · could
    Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.
  16. Ephesians 3:4δύνασθε · you will be able to
    In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,
  17. Ephesians 3:20δυναμένῳ · is able
    Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
  18. Ephesians 6:11δύνασθαι · can
    Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
  19. Ephesians 6:13δυνηθῆτε · you will be able
    Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand.
  20. Ephesians 6:16δυνήσεσθε · you can
    In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
  21. Philippians 3:21δύνασθαι · that enables Him
    …who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body.
  22. 1 Thessalonians 2:6δυνάμενοι · we had authority
    Nor did we seek praise from you or from anyone else, although as apostles of Christ we had authority to demand it.
  23. 1 Thessalonians 3:9δυνάμεθα · can we
    How can we adequately thank God for you in return for our great joy over you in His presence?
  24. 1 Timothy 5:25δύνανται · cannot
    In the same way, good deeds are obvious, and even the ones that are inconspicuous cannot remain hidden.
  25. 1 Timothy 6:7δυνάμεθα · we cannot
    For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it.
  26. 1 Timothy 6:16δύναται · can [anyone]
    He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
  27. 2 Timothy 2:13δύναται · He cannot
    …if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.
  28. 2 Timothy 3:7δυνάμενα · able
    …who are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth.
  29. 2 Timothy 3:15δυνάμενά · are able
    From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.
  30. Hebrews 2:18δύναται · He is able
    Because He Himself suffered when He was tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.
  31. Hebrews 3:19ἠδυνήθησαν · that they were unable
    So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter.
  32. Hebrews 4:15δυνάμενον · who is unable
    For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
  33. Hebrews 5:2δυνάμενος · He is able
    He is able to deal gently with those who are ignorant and misguided, since he himself is subject to weakness.
  34. Hebrews 5:7δυνάμενον · could
    During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
  35. Hebrews 7:25δύναται · He is able
    Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
  36. Hebrews 9:9δυνάμεναι · were unable
    It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.
  37. Hebrews 10:1δύναται · It can
    For the law is only a shadow of the good things to come, not the realities themselves. It can never, by the same sacrifices offered year after year, make perfect those who draw near to worship.
  38. Hebrews 10:11δύνανται · can
    Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
  39. James 1:21δυνάμενον · can
    Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.
  40. James 2:14δύναται · Can
    What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
  41. James 3:8δύναται · can
    …but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
  42. James 3:12δύναται · can
    My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.
  43. James 4:2δύνασθε · are unable
    You crave what you do not have; you kill and covet, but are unable to obtain it. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask.
  44. James 4:12δυνάμενος · is able
    There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
  45. 1 John 3:9δύναται · he cannot
    Anyone born of God refuses to practice sin, because God’s seed abides in him; he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born of God.
  46. 1 John 4:20δύναται · cannot
    If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
  47. Jude 1:24δυναμένῳ · is able
    Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—