Greek expression: dunamis Pronunciation: DOO nah meess Strong’s Number: 1411 KEY VERSES Matthew 26:64; Ephesians 1:19; 2 Timothy 1:8 The Greek word for power is dunamis; it speaks of “potential power” and “actual power.” Our English word “dynamite” is a derivative. Everyone knows that dynamite is powerful, but God is more powerful. He can create things, while dynamite can only devastate. Everything in creation has a certain amount of “power,” but God’s power is immutable. Animals have power.