δύνασθαι
dunasthai
to be able
of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible:--be able, can (do, + -not), could, may, might, be possible, be of power.
Philippians 3:21 · Word #18
Lexicon G1410
| Lemma | δύναμαι |
| Transliteration | dýnamai |
| Strong's | G1410 |
| In-context | to be able |
| Literal | to-be-able |
Morphology V PRS MID INF
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state of being |
| Tense | PRS — Present — Ongoing or repeated action |
| Voice | MID — Middle — The subject acts on itself or in its own interest |
| Mood | INF — Infinitive — The verbal idea without person/number |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | δύναμαι |
| Strong's | G1410 |
SIBI-P1 G1410-16
to be able (to have ongoing power for oneself)
| Root | δύναμαι (dynamai) |
| Core Meanings | to be able, to have power, to have capability, to be strong enough, to be possible |
| Semantic Range | to have ability or capability, to be strong enough, to have power, to be capable of accomplishing, to be possible |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical text, δύναμαι underscores the concept of inherent or granted ability, whether human limitation or divine empowerment. It often highlights the contrast between human incapacity and the enabling power of God, emphasizing dependence on divine strength rather than self-sufficiency. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb; present tense (ongoing aspect), middle voice (deponent in meaning), infinitive mood. The present middle infinitive form expresses the continuous state or capacity "to be able." |
| Rendering Rationale | The present tense conveys ongoing or continuous ability, and the infinitive mood expresses the verbal idea "to be able." Though δύναμαι is middle in form, it functions as a deponent verb; the middle voice subtly carries the sense of inherent or self-involved capacity, hence "to have ongoing power for oneself." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root δύναμαι (to be able, to have power, to have capability, to be strong enough, to be possible)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
G1410-03 |
dunamai | I am able (in my own capacity) |
G1410-08 |
dunamenoi | the ones being-able |
G1410-11 |
dunamenou | of the being-able one |
Word Usage (210 occurrences of G1410)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 3:9 | δύναται | dunatai | |
| Matthew 5:14 | δύναται | dunatai | |
| Matthew 5:36 | δύνασαι | dunasai |