English · KJV
G1765

ἐνισχύω

enischýō /en-is-khoo'-o/ Ask about this word
Rootfrom ἐν and ἰσχύω
Meaningto invigorate (transitively or reflexively)
KJV usagestrengthen.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of enischýō — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Greek word enischýō, represented by G1765, means to invigorate or strengthen. This term, which is derived from ἐν and ἰσχύω, appears only 2 times across 2 unique verses in the Bible. Its usage describes the act of imparting strength, either transitively or reflexively.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its biblical contexts, G1765 illustrates both supernatural and physical strengthening. It is used to describe the moment when an angel from heaven appeared to Jesus, strengthening him in the garden Luke 22:43. It is also used to describe the physical recovery of Saul, who was strengthened after he had received meat following days of fasting Acts 9:19.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words from its primary occurrences provide deeper context:

  • G32 ángelos: Defined as a messenger or an angel, this term identifies the heavenly source of the strength given to Jesus Luke 22:43.
  • G2983 lambánō: Meaning to take or receive, this verb describes the action of Saul accepting nourishment, which was the direct cause of his physical strengthening Acts 9:19.
  • G3700 optánomai: This word means to gaze or appear, and it is used for the visible manifestation of the angel who came to strengthen Christ Luke 22:43.

Theological Significance

The theological significance of G1765 is found in its dual application of how strength is provided:

  • Divine Intervention: The word is used to describe direct, supernatural support from a heavenly messenger during a moment of profound trial, highlighting that God can provide strength from an external source Luke 22:43.
  • Physical Restoration: It also shows strength being restored through ordinary, physical means. In the case of Saul, receiving food was the necessary step for him to regain his strength and begin his work with the disciples Acts 9:19.

Summary

In summary, G1765 is a specific and impactful word for invigoration. Though used rarely, it powerfully captures the concept of being strengthened, whether through the direct intervention of a divine messenger in a spiritual crisis or through the physical provision necessary to recover and serve. It demonstrates that strength can come from both heavenly aid and earthly sustenance.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Greek New Testament, this word appears as a verb across 2 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form.

  • Aorist Active Indicative 3rd Singular 1×
  • Present Active Participle Nominative Singular Masculine 1×
Nominative
The subject of the verb.
Singular
One.
Masculine
Masculine grammatical gender.
3rd
Third person — the one spoken about ("he"/"they").
Present
Action in progress or repeated — happening now or continually.
Aorist
Action viewed as a single whole — usually a simple past event.
Active
The subject performs the action.
Indicative
A plain statement of fact.
Participle
A verbal adjective — describes while carrying the verb's action.

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

G32 ἄγγελος from (probably derived from ἄγω; compare ἀγέλη) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by implication, G2983 λαμβάνω a prolonged form of a primary verb, which is use only as an alternate in certain tenses; to take (in very many applicati G3700 ὀπτάνομαι a (middle voice) prolonged form of the primary (middle voice) ; which is used for it in certain

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

Appears in 2 verses across 2 of the 27 books. Most frequent in Luke and Acts (1 verse each); never once in the other 25.

1
Luke
1
Acts

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.