Meaning
Power pou'-er: This word, indicative of might, strength, force, is used in the Old Testament to render very many Hebrew terms, the translation in numerous instances being varied in the Revised Version (British and American) to words like "valor," "rule," "strength," "might," "dominion." The principal words for "power" in the New Testament are dunamis, and exousia. In the latter case the Revised Version (British and American) frequently changes to "authority" (Mar 3:15, Mar 6:7, Eph 1:21, etc.) or "right" (Rom 9:21, 1Co 9:6, 2Th 3:9, etc.). Power is attributed preeminently to God (1Ch 29:11, Job 26:14, Psa 66:7, Psa 145:11, Rev 7:12, etc.). On this attribute of power of God, see OMNIPOTENCE. The supreme manifestation of the power, as of the wisdom and love of God, is in redemption (1Co 1:18, 1Co 1:24). The preaching of the gospel is accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit (1Co 2:4, 1Th 1:5, etc.). Miracles, as "mighty works," are denoted by the term "powers" (so Mat 11:21, Mat 11:23 the Revised Version margin, etc.). The end of all time's developments is that God takes to Him His great power and reigns (Re 11:17).
James Orr
