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strong

Meaning of “strong”

Having great power, might, firmness, courage, capacity, influence, defence, health, intensity, or ability to act, endure, resist, overcome, or support.

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255 occurrences239 verses45 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:14

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2 Corinthians 10:4
(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 10:4 · retained source text

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling downe of strong holds.)

1611 marginal noteOr, to God.

2 Corinthians 12:10
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 12:10 · retained source text

Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christes sake: for when I am weake, then am I strong.

2 Corinthians 13:9
For we are glad, when we are weak, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, even your perfection.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 13:9 · retained source text

For wee are glad when wee are weake, and ye are strong: and this also we wish, euen your perfection.

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