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dunamis

dunamis

9.9
Power from God that people believe can heal or help
  • noun
  • /ˈduːnəmɪs/
  • Formal
translation icon : dunamis
  • The preacher spoke about the dunamis of God that healed the sick.

Examples

  • Early church writings often mention dunamis as a sign of divine presence.

  • Many believers pray for dunamis to overcome challenges in their lives.

  • The concept of dunamis is central to many theological discussions.

  • Many believe that faith can unlock the dunamis of God.

  • The preacher spoke about the dunamis of God that healed the sick.

  • Early church writings often mention dunamis as a sign of divine presence.

  • Many believers pray for dunamis to overcome challenges in their lives.

Synonyms

magical power
vsdunamis
8 7.2

Ability to make things happen in ways that break natural rules

is specifically divine power tied to miraculous acts and religious context
baraka
vsdunamis
9.9

A spiritual blessing that people in Islam believe comes from God

is about divine power that enables miraculous actions rather than being mainly a blessing

Antonyms

weakness
133 1.4

Lack of physical or mental strength that makes someone less able to act

ineffectiveness
6 5.4

Not able to produce the result you want

How Powerful

omnipotence
8 9.0
dunamis
  • Formal
9.9

Surface Forms

dunamis singular
dunamises plural

Etymology

Dunamis comes from an ancient Greek word that means 'power'. A helpful way to remember it is the start dyna- in dynamite or dynamic — it suggests a strong, often miraculous force, which is why writers and the Bible used it for God's powerful acts.