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

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  1. Micah 5:4

    “He shall stand, and shall shepherd in the strength of Yahweh, in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God: and they will live, for then he will be great to the ends of the earth.”

  2. Nahum 1:12

    “Yahweh says: “Though they be in full strength, and likewise many, even so they will be cut down, and he shall pass away. Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more.”

  3. Nahum 2:1

    “He who dashes in pieces has come up against you. Keep the fortress! Watch the way! Strengthen your waist! Fortify your power mightily!”

  4. Nahum 3:9

    “Cush and Egypt were her boundless strength. Put and Libya were her helpers.”

  5. Nahum 3:11

    “You also will be drunken. You will be hidden. You also will seek a stronghold because of the enemy.”

  6. Nahum 3:14

    “Draw water for the siege. Strengthen your fortresses. Go into the clay, and tread the mortar. Make the brick kiln strong.”

  7. Habakkuk 1:11

    “Then he sweeps by like the wind, and goes on. He is indeed guilty, whose strength is his god.””

  8. Haggai 2:22

    “I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms. I will destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations. I will overthrow the chariots, and those who ride in them. The horses and their riders will come down, everyone by the sword of his brother.”

  9. Zechariah 10:6

    ““I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph, and I will bring them back; for I have mercy on them; and they will be as though I had not cast them off: for I am Yahweh their God, and I will hear them.”

  10. Zechariah 10:12

    “I will strengthen them in Yahweh; and they will walk up and down in his name,” says Yahweh.”

  11. Zechariah 12:5

    “The chieftains of Judah will say in their heart, ‘The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in Yahweh of Armies their God.’”

  12. Mark 5:4

    “because he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been torn apart by him, and the fetters broken in pieces. Nobody had the strength to tame him.”

  13. Mark 12:30

    “you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment.”

  14. Mark 12:33

    “and to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbor as himself, is more important than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.””

  15. Luke 1:51

    “He has shown strength with his arm. He has scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.”

  16. Luke 10:27

    “He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.””

  17. Luke 16:3

    ““The manager said within himself, ‘What will I do, seeing that my lord is taking away the management position from me? I don’t have strength to dig. I am ashamed to beg.”

  18. Luke 22:32

    “but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.””

  19. Luke 22:43

    “An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.”

  20. Acts 3:7

    “He took him by the right hand, and raised him up. Immediately his feet and his ankle bones received 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.