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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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1 Chronicles 29:12
Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Chronicles 29:12 · retained source text

Both riches, and honour come of thee, and thou reignest ouer all, and in thine hand is power and might, and in thine hand it is to make great, and to giue strength vnto all.

2 Chronicles 6:41
Now therefore arise, O Lord God, into thy resting place, thou, and the ark of thy strength: let thy priests, O Lord God, be clothed with salvation, and let thy saints rejoice in goodness.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 6:41 · retained source text

Now therefore arise, O LORD God, into thy resting place, thou, and the Arke of thy strength: Let thy Priests, O LORD God, be clothed with saluation, and let thy Saints reioyce in goodnesse.

1611 marginal notePsal. 132.9.

2 Chronicles 13:20
Neither did Jeroboam recover strength again in the days of Abijah: and the Lord struck him, and he died.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Chronicles 13:20 · retained source text

Neither did Ieroboam recouer strength againe in the dayes of Abiiah: and the LORD strooke him, & he died.

Nehemiah 4:10
And Judah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish; so that we are not able to build the wall.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 4:10 · retained source text

And Iudah said, The strength of the bearers of burdens is decayed, and there is much rubbish, so that we are not able to build the wall.

Nehemiah 8:10
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Nehemiah 8:10 · retained source text

Then hee sayd vnto them, Goe your way, eat the fat, & drinke the sweet, and send portions vnto them, for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy vnto our LORD: neither be ye sory, for the ioy of the LORD is your strength.

Job 6:11
What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine end, that I should prolong my life?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 6:11 · retained source text

What is my strength, that I should hope? and what is mine ende, that I should prolong my life?

Job 6:12
Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brass?
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 6:12 · retained source text

Is my strength the strength of stones? or is my flesh of brasse?

1611 marginal noteHe.brasen.

Job 9:4
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 9:4 · retained source text

He is wise in heart, and mightie in strength: who hath hardened himselfe against him, and hath prospered?

Job 9:19
If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Job 9:19 · retained source text

If I speake of strength, loe, hee is strong: and if of iudgement, who shall set me a time to pleade?

Job 12:13
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Job 12:13 · retained source text

With him is wisedome & strength, he hath counsell and vnderstanding.

1611 marginal noteThat is, with God.

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