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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. Job 12:16

    “With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.”

  2. Job 12:21

    “He pours contempt on princes, and loosens the belt of the strong.”

  3. Job 15:25

    “Because he has stretched out his hand against God, and behaves himself proudly against the Almighty;”

  4. Job 16:5

    “but I would strengthen you with my mouth. The solace of my lips would relieve you.”

  5. Job 17:9

    “Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.”

  6. Job 18:7

    “The steps of his strength shall be shortened. His own counsel shall cast him down.”

  7. Job 18:12

    “His strength shall be famished. Calamity shall be ready at his side.”

  8. Job 18:13

    “The members of his body shall be devoured. The firstborn of death shall devour his members.”

  9. Job 21:23

    “One dies in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet.”

  10. Job 22:25

    “The Almighty will be your treasure, and precious silver to you.”

  11. Job 23:6

    “Would he contend with me in the greatness of his power? No, but he would listen to me.”

  12. Job 26:2

    ““How have you helped him who is without power! How have you saved the arm that has no strength!”

  13. Job 30:2

    “Of what use is the strength of their hands to me, men in whom ripe age has perished?”

  14. Job 30:21

    “You have turned to be cruel to me. With the might of your hand you persecute me.”

  15. Job 31:39

    “if I have eaten its fruits without money, or have caused its owners to lose their life,”

  16. Job 36:5

    ““Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.”

  17. Job 36:19

    “Would your wealth sustain you in distress, or all the might of your strength?”

  18. Job 37:6

    “For he says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth;’ likewise to the shower of rain, and to the showers of his mighty rain.”

  19. Job 39:11

    “Will you trust him, because his strength is great? Or will you leave to him your labor?”

  20. Job 39:19

    ““Have you given the horse might? Have you clothed his neck with a quivering mane?”

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.