Greek word · Strong's G1410

δύναμαι

dýnamai · verb · “to be able”

In a sentence

Dunamai means to be able — capable, having power to do. Behind it lies dynamis (power). The verb of Christian capability: «I can do all things through him who strengthens me.»

Dunamai shares its root with dynamis. It asks whether something can be done. Jesus says, «With God all things are possible (dunamai).»

Paul writes, «I can (dunamai) do all things through him who strengthens me» — Christian capability is God's gift, not human native power.

Strong's reference

Definition: to be able or possible

KJV usage: be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power

Reference gloss from Strong's Concordance (1890, public domain).

Key verses BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

Matthew 19:26 “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”” Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

Original BibleDawn word study. Original-language data and the public-domain Strong's (1890) gloss are referenced; see sources.