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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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First occurrence: Genesis 4:12

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Acts 9:22
But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 9:22 · retained source text

But Saul increased the more in strength, and confounded the Iewes which dwelt at Damascus, proouing that this is very Christ.

Romans 5:6
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Romans 5:6 · retained source text

For when wee were yet without strength, in due time, Christ died for the vngodly.

1611 marginal noteOr, according to the time.

1 Corinthians 15:56
The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 15:56 · retained source text

The sting of death is sinne, and the strength of sinne is the law.

2 Corinthians 1:8
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 1:8 · retained source text

For we would not, brethren, haue you ignorant of our trouble which came to vs in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, aboue strength, in so much that we dispaired euen of life.

2 Corinthians 12:9
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 12:9 · retained source text

And he said vnto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weaknes. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest vpon me.

Hebrews 9:17
For a testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all while the testator liveth.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Hebrews 9:17 · retained source text

For a Testament is of force after men are dead: otherwise it is of no strength at all whilest the Testatour liueth.

Hebrews 11:11
Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 11:11 · retained source text

Through faith also Sara her selfe receiued strength to conceiue seede, and was deliuered of a child when she was past age, because she iudged him faithful who had promised.

Revelation 1:16
And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
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1611 witness · Revelation 1:16 · retained source text

And hee had in his right hand seuen starres: and out of his mouth went a sharpe two edged sword: and his countenance was as the Sunne shineth in his strength.

Revelation 3:8
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
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1611 witness · Revelation 3:8 · retained source text

I know thy workes: behold, I haue set before thee an open doore, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my Name.

Revelation 5:12
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
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1611 witness · Revelation 5:12 · retained source text

Saying with a lowd voice, Worthy is the Lambe that was slaine, to receiue power, and riches, and wisedome, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

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