Definition
I am powerful, am able
Vocabulary Form
δύναμαι
Erasmian
Modern
Root
δυνα
Frequency
210
GK
1538
Forms
(ἠδυνάμην), δυνήσομαι, -, -, -, ἠδυνήθην or ἠδυνάσθην
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
| Acts 19:40 | For indeed we are in danger of being charged in connection with this day’s riot, there being no cause for it; and we (dynēsometha | δυνησόμεθα | fut mid ind 1 pl) will (dynēsometha | δυνησόμεθα | fut mid ind 1 pl) not be able (dynēsometha | δυνησόμεθα | fut mid ind 1 pl) to give an explanation for it.” And having said this, he dismissed the assembly. |
| Acts 20:32 | And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able (dynamenō | δυναμένῳ | pres pass ptcp dat sg masc) to build you up and to give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. |
| Acts 21:34 | Some in the crowd were shouting one thing, some another, and since (dynamenou | δυναμένου | pres pass ptcp gen sg masc) he was (dynamenou | δυναμένου | pres pass ptcp gen sg masc) unable to find out the truth because of the uproar, he ordered him to be brought into the barracks. |
| Acts 24:8 | When you examine him yourself, you (dynēsē | δυνήσῃ | fut pass ind 2 sg) will (dynēsē | δυνήσῃ | fut pass ind 2 sg) be (dynēsē | δυνήσῃ | fut pass ind 2 sg) able (dynēsē | δυνήσῃ | fut pass ind 2 sg) to learn from him about all these things of which we are accusing him.” |
| Acts 24:11 | As you are able (dynamenou | δυναμένου | pres pass ptcp gen sg masc) to verify for yourself, it is not more than twelve days since I went up to worship in Jerusalem, |
| Acts 24:13 | Neither can (dynantai | δύνανται | pres pass ind 3 pl) they (dynantai | δύνανται | pres pass ind 3 pl) provide proof to you regarding the things of which they are now accusing me. |
| Acts 25:11 | If then I am a wrongdoer and have done anything worthy of death, I am not trying to escape death; but if there is nothing to their charges against me, no one has a right (dynatai | δύναται | pres pass ind 3 sg) to turn me over to them. I appeal to Caesar.” |
| Acts 26:32 | And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could (edynato | ἐδύνατο | imperf pass ind 3 sg) have (edynato | ἐδύνατο | imperf pass ind 3 sg) been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.” |
| Acts 27:12 | And since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority made a decision to put out to sea from there, if somehow they might be able (dynainto | δύναιντο | pres pass opt 3 pl) to reach Phoenix, a harbor of Crete, facing both southwest and northwest, and spend the winter there. |
| Acts 27:15 | And when the ship was caught by it and could (dynamenou | δυναμένου | pres pass ptcp gen sg neut) not head into the wind, we gave way and allowed ourselves to be driven along. |
| Acts 27:31 | Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “If these men do not remain in the ship, you cannot be saved.” |
| Acts 27:39 | Now when it was day, they did not recognize the land, but they noticed a bay that had a beach, on which they planned, if possible (dynainto | δύναιντο | pres pass opt 3 pl), to run the ship ashore. |
| Acts 27:43 | But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, prevented them from carrying out their plan; and he ordered those who could (dynamenous | δυναμένους | pres pass ptcp acc pl masc) swim to throw themselves overboard first and make for the land, |
| Romans 8:7 | because the mind set on the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to the law of God; in fact, it cannot. |
| Romans 8:8 | Those controlled by the flesh cannot please God. |
| Romans 8:39 | nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing will be able (dynēsetai | δυνήσεται | fut pass ind 3 sg) to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
| Romans 15:14 | I myself am convinced my brethren, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, and able (dynamenoi | δυνάμενοι | pres pass ptcp nom pl masc) also to instruct one another. |
| Romans 16:25 | Now to him who is able (dynamenō | δυναμένῳ | pres pass ptcp dat sg masc) to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that has been kept secret for long ages past, |
| 1 Corinthians 2:14 | The natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; he cannot understand them because they are spiritually discerned. |
| 1 Corinthians 3:1 | And so, brothers, I could (ēdynēthēn | ἠδυνήθην | aor pass ind 1 sg) not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. |
| 1 Corinthians 3:2 | I gave you milk, not solid food, for you (edynasthe | ἐδύνασθε | imperf pass ind 2 pl) were (edynasthe | ἐδύνασθε | imperf pass ind 2 pl) not ready (edynasthe | ἐδύνασθε | imperf pass ind 2 pl) for it. And even now you (dynasthe | δύνασθε | pres pass ind 2 pl) are (dynasthe | δύνασθε | pres pass ind 2 pl) not yet ready (dynasthe | δύνασθε | pres pass ind 2 pl), |
| 1 Corinthians 3:11 | For no one is (dynatai | δύναται | pres pass ind 3 sg) able (dynatai | δύναται | pres pass ind 3 sg) to lay a foundation other than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. |
| 1 Corinthians 6:5 | I say this to your shame! Is there no one among you wise enough (dynēsetai | δυνήσεται | fut pass ind 3 sg) to settle a dispute between his brothers, |
| 1 Corinthians 7:21 | If you were a slave when called, do not be concerned about it. However, if you are able (dynasai | δύνασαι | pres pass ind 2 sg) to gain your freedom, make the most of the opportunity. |
| 1 Corinthians 10:13 | No trial has overtaken you that is not distinctively human; and God is faithful; he will not let you be tested beyond what you can (dynasthe | δύνασθε | pres pass ind 2 pl) bear, but with the trial will also provide the way through, so that you will be able (dynasthai | δύνασθαι | pres pass inf ) to endure it. |