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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

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 4:12

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Proverbs 10:29
The way of the Lord is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 10:29 · retained source text

The way of the LORD is strength to the vpright: but destruction shall bee to the workers of iniquitie.

Proverbs 14:4
Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 14:4 · retained source text

Where no Oxen are, the crib is cleane: but much increase is by the strength of the Oxe.

Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the gray head.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 20:29 · retained source text

The glory of yong men is their strength: and the beautie of old men is the gray head.

1611 marginal noteChap.16.31.

Proverbs 21:22
A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 21:22 · retained source text

A wise man scaleth the citie of the mightie, and casteth downe the strength of the confidence thereof.

1611 marginal noteEccles.9.14.

Proverbs 24:5
A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 24:5 · retained source text

A wise man is strong, yea a man of knowledge encreaseth strength.

1611 marginal noteHeb. is in strength.

1611 marginal noteHeb. strengtheneth might.

Proverbs 24:10
If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Proverbs 24:10 · retained source text

If thou faint in the day of aduersitie, thy strength is small:

1611 marginal noteHeb. narrow.

Proverbs 31:3
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 31:3 · retained source text

Giue not thy strength vnto women, nor thy wayes to that which destroyeth kings.

Proverbs 31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 31:17 · retained source text

She girdeth her loynes with strength, and strengtheneth her armes.

Proverbs 31:25
strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Proverbs 31:25 · retained source text

Strength and honour are her cloathing; and she shall reioyce in time to come.

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