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weakness

Meaning of “weakness”

Lack of physical, human, or operative strength; feebleness.

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7 occurrences7 verses3 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: 1 Corinthians 1:25

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Every verse containing “weakness”

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1 Corinthians 1:25
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 1:25 · retained source text

Because the foolishnesse of God is wiser then men: and the weakenesse of God is stronger then men.

1 Corinthians 2:3
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 2:3 · retained source text

And I was with you in weakenesse, and in feare, and in much trembling.

1 Corinthians 15:43
It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power:
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Corinthians 15:43 · retained source text

It is sowen in dishonour, it is raysed in glorie: it is sowen in weakenesse, it is raysed in power:

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
The 1611 reading
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.

2 Corinthians 13:4
For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 13:4 · retained source text

For though hee was crucified through weaknesse, yet he liueth by the power of God: for wee also are weake in him, but wee shall liue with him by the power of God toward you.

1611 marginal noteOr, with him.

Hebrews 11:34
Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 11:34 · retained source text

Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakenesse were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

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