ΙΣΧΩ, ισχω
ISCHŌ, ischō
Sounds Like: IS-khoh
Translations: to have, to hold, to possess, to be able, to be strong, to be sufficient, to restrain, to stop, to keep back, to hinder, to check, to hold fast, to hold one's self
From the root: ΙΣΧΩ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This verb means 'to have' or 'to hold', often implying possession, ability, or the act of restraining or holding back. It can be used in various contexts to indicate capacity, power, or the act of preventing something from happening or moving forward. It can also mean to be strong or sufficient.
Inflection: Present, Active, Indicative, First Person Singular
Strong’s number: G2192 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΙΣΧΕΙΣ — you have, you hold, you possess, you are able, you are strong, you are sufficient, you prevail, you restrain
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