Divine Power in Ephesians 1:19
The four Greek words for divine power used by Paul in Ephesians 1:19—and throughout the New Testament—are: 1. Dynamis ( δύναμις ) Meaning: Inherent power, capacity, capability, or miraculous ability. English Translations: Power, ability, virtue, miracle. Context: Refers to power residing within a person or thing by nature. It is the root for words like dynamic , dynamite , and generator . In scripture, it represents God's inherent supernatural ability. Primary Translations: Power, inherent ability, strength, capability, miraculous power. NKJV Translation: "power" Key Idea: Inherent power or divine potential (the ability to perform a work). 2. Energeia ( ἐνέργεια ) Meaning: Working power, operational force, active energy, or effectual action. English Translations: Working, activity, effectual working, energy. Primary Translations: Working, operational force, activity, effectual action, energy. NKJV Translation: "working" Key Idea: Active or operatio...