Lexicon
δυνατέω
dunateō
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G:V Greek

be able

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Dunateo describes being capable of acting or having power to accomplish what is stated.

The attested use most often expresses capability to bring about a stated result: God makes grace abound and the Lord makes a servant stand. In another clause, it contrasts Christ's strength among the readers with weakness.

Senses in use

  1. Capability to bring about a result · dominant

    The present active singular form occurs in clauses where God makes all grace abound in 2 Corinthians 9:8 and where the Lord makes a servant stand in Romans 14:4. In 2 Corinthians 9:8 the APB renders the clause "God is able to make all grace abound toward you," while Romans 14:4 renders, "the Lord is able to make him stand."

  2. Strength in contrast with weakness · occasional

    In 2 Corinthians 13:3, the present active singular form stands in a contrast between Christ not being weak toward the readers and being powerful among them. The APB renders the surrounding clause, "Christ, who toward you is not weak but powerful among you."

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with "able" in 2 Corinthians 9:8 and Romans 14:4, and with "powerful" in 2 Corinthians 13:3. These renderings confirm the clauses' overall presentation rather than establish separate English equivalents.

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