G1754 ἐνεργέω (energéō) — be active

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G1754

to be active, efficient

KJV usage: :--do, (be) effectual (fervent), be mighty in, shew forth self, work (effectually in).

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

to effect, 1 Cor. 12:6, 11; Gal. 3:5; Eph. 1:11; Phil. 2:13; to put into operation, Eph. 1:20; absol. to be active, Mt. 14:2; Mk. 6:14; Eph. 2:2; in NT to communicate energy and efficiency, Gal. 2:8; pass. or mid. to come into activity, be actively developed; to be active, be in operation, towards a result, 2 Cor. 4:12; 2 Thess. 2:7; to be an active power or principle, Rom. 7:5; 1 Thess. 2:12; instinct with activity; in action, operative, 2 Cor. 1:6; Gal. 5:6; Eph. 3:20; Col. 1:29; earnest, Jas. 5:16

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 14:2 Mark 6:14 Romans 7:5 1 Corinthians 12:6 1 Corinthians 12:11 2 Corinthians 1:6 2 Corinthians 4:12 Galatians 2:8 Galatians 3:5 Galatians 5:6 Ephesians 1:11 Ephesians 1:20 Ephesians 2:2 Ephesians 3:20 Philippians 2:13 + 4 more →

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