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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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  1. 2 Chronicles 29:34

    “But the priests were too few, so that they could not flay all the burnt offerings. Therefore their brothers the Levites helped them, until the work was ended, and until the priests had sanctified themselves; for the Levites were more upright in heart to sanctify themselves than the priests.”

  2. 2 Chronicles 30:21

    “The children of Israel who were present at Jerusalem kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with great gladness. The Levites and the priests praised Yahweh day by day, singing with loud instruments to Yahweh.”

  3. 2 Chronicles 32:5

    “He took courage, built up all the wall that was broken down, and raised it up to the towers, with the other wall outside, and strengthened Millo in David’s city, and made weapons and shields in abundance.”

  4. Ezra 1:6

    “All those who were around them strengthened their hands with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with animals, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered.”

  5. Ezra 4:13

    “Be it known now to the king that if this city is built and the walls finished, they will not pay tribute, custom, or toll, and in the end it will be hurtful to the kings.”

  6. Ezra 6:22

    “and kept the feast of unleavened bread seven days with joy; because Yahweh had made them joyful, and had turned the heart of the king of Assyria to them, to strengthen their hands in the work of God, the God of Israel’s house.”

  7. Ezra 7:28

    “and has extended loving kindness to me before the king and his counselors, and before all the king’s mighty princes. I was strengthened according to Yahweh my God’s hand on me, and I gathered together chief men out of Israel to go up with me.”

  8. Nehemiah 2:18

    “I told them of the hand of my God which was good on me, as also of the king’s words that he had spoken to me. They said, “Let’s rise up and build.” So they strengthened their hands for the good work.”

  9. Nehemiah 4:10

    “Judah said, “The strength of the bearers of burdens is fading, and there is much rubble; so that we are not able to build the wall.””

  10. Nehemiah 6:9

    “For they all would have made us afraid, saying, “Their hands will be weakened from the work, that it not be done.” But now, strengthen my hands.”

  11. Esther 9:29

    “Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority to confirm this second letter of Purim.”

  12. Job 3:17

    “There the wicked cease from troubling. There the weary are at rest.”

  13. Job 4:3

    “Behold, you have instructed many, you have strengthened the weak hands.”

  14. Job 4:4

    “Your words have supported him who was falling, You have made firm the feeble knees.”

  15. Job 6:11

    “What is my strength, that I should wait? What is my end, that I should be patient?”

  16. Job 6:12

    “Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh of brass?”

  17. Job 9:4

    “God who is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who has hardened himself against him, and prospered?”

  18. Job 9:13

    ““God will not withdraw his anger. The helpers of Rahab stoop under him.”

  19. Job 9:19

    “If it is a matter of strength, behold, he is mighty! If of justice, ‘Who,’ says he, ‘will summon me?’”

  20. Job 12:13

    ““With God is wisdom and might. He has counsel and understanding.”

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.