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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. 1 Chronicles 29:12

    “Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all! In your hand is power and might! It is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all!”

  2. 1 Chronicles 29:14

    “But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.”

  3. 2 Chronicles 1:1

    “Solomon the son of David was firmly established in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and made him exceedingly great.”

  4. 2 Chronicles 2:6

    “But who is able to build him a house, since heaven and the heaven of heavens can’t contain him? Who am I then, that I should build him a house, except just to burn incense before him?”

  5. 2 Chronicles 3:17

    “He set up the pillars before the temple, one on the right hand, and the other on the left; and called the name of that on the right hand Jachin, and the name of that on the left Boaz.”

  6. 2 Chronicles 6:41

    ““Now therefore arise, Yahweh God, into your resting place, you, and the ark of your strength. Let your priests, Yahweh God, be clothed with salvation, and let your saints rejoice in goodness.”

  7. 2 Chronicles 10:18

    “Then king Rehoboam sent Hadoram, who was over the men subject to forced labor; and the children of Israel stoned him to death with stones. King Rehoboam hurried to get himself up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.”

  8. 2 Chronicles 11:17

    “So they strengthened the kingdom of Judah, and made Rehoboam the son of Solomon strong for three years; for they walked three years in the way of David and Solomon.”

  9. 2 Chronicles 12:1

    “When the kingdom of Rehoboam was established and he was strong, he abandoned Yahweh’s law, and all Israel with him.”

  10. 2 Chronicles 12:13

    “So king Rehoboam strengthened himself in Jerusalem and reigned; for Rehoboam was forty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned seventeen years in Jerusalem, the city which Yahweh had chosen out of all the tribes of Israel to put his name there. His mother’s name was Naamah the Ammonitess.”

  11. 2 Chronicles 13:7

    “Worthless men were gathered to him, base fellows who strengthened themselves against Rehoboam the son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was young and tender hearted, and could not withstand them.”

  12. 2 Chronicles 13:20

    “Jeroboam didn’t recover strength again in the days of Abijah. Yahweh struck him, and he died.”

  13. 2 Chronicles 14:11

    “Asa cried to Yahweh his God, and said, “Yahweh, there is no one besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, Yahweh our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. Yahweh, you are our God. Don’t let man prevail against you.””

  14. 2 Chronicles 17:1

    “Jehoshaphat his son reigned in his place, and strengthened himself against Israel.”

  15. 2 Chronicles 21:4

    “Now when Jehoram had risen up over the kingdom of his father, and had strengthened himself, he killed all his brothers with the sword, and also some of the princes of Israel.”

  16. 2 Chronicles 23:1

    “In the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into a covenant with him.”

  17. 2 Chronicles 24:13

    “So the workmen worked, and the work of repairing went forward in their hands. They set up God’s house as it was designed, and strengthened it.”

  18. 2 Chronicles 25:11

    “Amaziah took courage, and led his people out, and went to the Valley of Salt, and struck ten thousand of the children of Seir.”

  19. 2 Chronicles 26:8

    “The Ammonites gave tribute to Uzziah. His name spread abroad even to the entrance of Egypt; for he grew exceedingly strong.”

  20. 2 Chronicles 28:20

    “Tilgath Pilneser king of Assyria came to him, and gave him trouble, but didn’t strengthen him.”

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.