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strength

Meaning of “strength”

Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.

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242 occurrences232 verses39 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 4:12

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Ecclesiastes 9:16
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 9:16 · retained source text

Then said I, Wisedome is better then strength: neuerthelesse, the poore mans wisedome is despised, and his words are not heard.

1611 marginal noteProu. 21.22. chap.7.19.

Ecclesiastes 10:10
If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 10:10 · retained source text

If the yron be blunt, and he doe not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisedome is profitable to direct.

Ecclesiastes 10:17
Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Ecclesiastes 10:17 · retained source text

Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the sonne of nobles, and thy princes eate in due season, for strength, and not for drunkennesse.

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