Bible Dictionary

Victory

Success in defeating an opponent, overcoming a difficulty, or achieving a desired result.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

490 of 516

Letter

V

Meaning

Success in defeating an opponent, overcoming a difficulty, or achieving a desired result.

Key Scriptures

  • Exodus 15:1-21
  • Judges 5:1-31
  • 1 Samuel 17:45-47
  • 2 Samuel 8:6
  • 1 Chronicles 29:11
  • Psalm 20:5-7
  • Psalm 98:1
  • Proverbs 21:31
  • Isaiah 25:8
  • Romans 8:37
  • 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
  • 1 John 5:4

Original Language

Hebrew

יְשׁוּעָה

yeshuah

salvation; deliverance; victory

Greek

νῖκος

nikos

victory

Meaning

Success in defeating an opponent, overcoming a difficulty, or achieving a desired result.

Biblical Usage

In Scripture, victory refers to success over an enemy, opponent, danger, or other opposing force. It is frequently associated with battle and deliverance, but the idea also appears in broader contexts of overcoming.

The Bible repeatedly describes God as the source or giver of victory while also describing people participating in battles and other conflicts. The New Testament uses the term in connection with overcoming the world and with victory over death.

Key References

  • Exodus 15:1-21
  • Judges 5:1-31
  • 1 Samuel 17:45-47
  • 2 Samuel 8:6
  • Psalm 20:5-7
  • Psalm 98:1
  • Isaiah 25:8
  • Romans 8:37
  • 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
  • 1 John 5:4
  • Battle
  • Conquest
  • Deliverance
  • Overcome
  • Triumph

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Continue your Bible study by exploring related Scriptures, dictionary terms, and connected topics.

Scriptures

  • Exodus 15:1-21
  • Judges 5:1-31
  • 1 Samuel 17:45-47
  • 2 Samuel 8:6
  • 1 Chronicles 29:11
  • Psalm 20:5-7
  • Psalm 98:1
  • Proverbs 21:31
  • Isaiah 25:8
  • Romans 8:37
  • 1 Corinthians 15:54-57
  • 1 John 5:4

Related Terms

Battle Conquest Deliverance Overcome Triumph

Study Topics

victory warfare deliverance overcoming