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Bible Verses About Strength

Verses for strength in weakness, weariness, and hard seasons.

44 verses · curated by hand

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More verses about strength in Scripture

364 passages mentioning “strength” across WEB & KJV — beyond the curated set above.

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  1. Daniel 10:17

    “For how can the servant of this my lord talk with this my lord? for as for me, immediately there remained no strength in me, neither was there breath left in me.”

  2. Daniel 10:18

    “Then there touched me again one like the appearance of a man, and he strengthened me.”

  3. Daniel 10:19

    “He said, “Greatly beloved man, don’t be afraid: peace be to you, be strong, yes, be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak; for you have strengthened me.””

  4. Daniel 10:21

    “But I will tell you that which is inscribed in the writing of truth: and there is no one who holds with me against these, but Michael your prince.””

  5. Daniel 11:1

    ““As for me, in the first year of Darius the Mede, I stood up to confirm and strengthen him.”

  6. Daniel 11:2

    “Now will I show you the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and when he has grown strong through his riches, he shall stir up all against the realm of Greece.”

  7. Daniel 11:6

    “At the end of years they shall join themselves together; and the daughter of the king of the south shall come to the king of the north to make an agreement: but she shall not retain the strength of her arm; neither shall he stand, nor his arm; but she shall be given up, and those who brought her, and he who became the father of her, and he who strengthened her in those times.”

  8. Daniel 11:12

    “The multitude shall be lifted up, and his heart shall be exalted; and he shall cast down tens of thousands, but he shall not prevail.”

  9. Daniel 11:15

    “So the king of the north shall come, and cast up a mound, and take a well-fortified city: and the forces of the south shall not stand, neither his chosen people, neither shall there be any strength to stand.”

  10. Daniel 11:17

    “He shall set his face to come with the strength of his whole kingdom, and with him equitable conditions; and he shall perform them: and he shall give him the daughter of women, to corrupt her; but she shall not stand, neither be for him.”

  11. Daniel 11:31

    “Forces shall stand on his part, and they shall profane the sanctuary, even the fortress, and shall take away the continual burnt offering, and they shall set up the abomination that makes desolate.”

  12. Hosea 7:9

    “Strangers have devoured his strength, and he doesn’t realize it. Indeed, gray hairs are here and there on him, and he doesn’t realize it.”

  13. Hosea 7:15

    “Though I have taught and strengthened their arms, yet they plot evil against me.”

  14. Hosea 12:3

    “In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.”

  15. Joel 2:22

    “Don’t be afraid, you animals of the field; for the pastures of the wilderness spring up, for the tree bears its fruit. The fig tree and the vine yield their strength.”

  16. Joel 3:16

    “Yahweh will roar from Zion, and thunder from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth will shake; but Yahweh will be a refuge to his people, and a stronghold to the children of Israel.”

  17. Amos 2:14

    “Flight will perish from the swift; and the strong won’t strengthen his force; neither shall the mighty deliver himself;”

  18. Amos 3:11

    “Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: “An adversary will overrun the land; and he will pull down your strongholds, and your fortresses will be plundered.””

  19. Amos 5:9

    “who brings sudden destruction on the strong, so that destruction comes on the fortress.”

  20. Amos 6:13

    “you who rejoice in a thing of nothing, who say, ‘Haven’t we taken for ourselves horns by our own strength?’”

Frequently asked

Questions about strength in the Bible

What does the Bible say about strength in hard times?
Scripture promises strength that is renewed daily for those who wait on the Lord (Isaiah 40:31), and a grace that is sufficient in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Strength is given for the walking, not as a substitute for it.
What is the most famous Bible verse about strength?
Philippians 4:13 — "I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" — is the most quoted strength verse. In context (verses 10-13) it speaks of contentment in any circumstance, not unlimited human capacity.
Which Bible verse gives strength?
Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 46:1, and Philippians 4:13 are the three most-requested strength verses. Each is hand-curated on this page with original commentary.