Bible Dictionary

Strength

The quality or state of being strong; power, force, or ability.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

453 of 516

Letter

S

Meaning

The quality or state of being strong; power, force, or ability.

Key Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Psalm 18:1-2
  • Psalm 28:7
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Nahum 1:7
  • Philippians 4:13
  • Ephesians 6:10
  • 2 Timothy 2:1

Original Language

Hebrew

כֹּחַ

koach

strength; power

Greek

δύναμις

dynamis

power; strength

Meaning

Strength is the quality or state of being strong.

It may refer to physical power, force, ability, or endurance.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, strength refers to physical power, personal ability, courage, or might.

The term is also used of God’s strength and the strength He gives according to the context.


Key References

  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Psalm 18:1-2
  • Psalm 28:7
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Nahum 1:7
  • Philippians 4:13
  • Ephesians 6:10
  • 2 Timothy 2:1

  • Power
  • Courage
  • Faith
  • Hope

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Scriptures

  • Deuteronomy 6:5
  • Psalm 18:1-2
  • Psalm 28:7
  • Isaiah 40:31
  • Nahum 1:7
  • Philippians 4:13
  • Ephesians 6:10
  • 2 Timothy 2:1

Related Terms

Study Topics

strength power faith hope