Bill Mounce

For an Informed Love of God

δύναμαι

Vocabulary form: 
duvnamai
Definition: 
I am powerful, am able
Frequency: 
210
GK: 
1538
Root: 
duna
Forms: 
(hjdunavmhn), dunhvsomai, -, -, -, hjdunhvqhn or hjdunavsqhn
Cognates: 
A dynamo is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. It is used metaphorically of a person with a lot of energy.
Mnemonics: 
"Do" is the first syllable of duvnamai; so if I can do it, I am able and powerful.

Biblical Concordance

Revelation 15:8 and the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from his power, and no one could (edynato | ἐδύνατο | imperf pass ind 3 sg) enter the temple until the seven plagues from the seven angels had run their course.

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