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Bible verses about
strength

When our own strength fails, Scripture points us to a strength outside ourselves. God is the strength of those who wait on him, and his power is made perfect in our weakness. These King James verses are for the weary, the overwhelmed, and the ones who need to be carried.

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12 verses about strength (KJV)

  1. Isaiah 40:31

    But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

  2. Philippians 4:13

    I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

  3. Isaiah 41:10

    Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

  4. Psalms 46:1

    God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

  5. 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

  6. Psalms 28:7

    The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

  7. Nehemiah 8:10

    Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

  8. Psalms 18:2

    The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

  9. Exodus 15:2

    The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

  10. Habakkuk 3:19

    The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

  11. Psalms 73:26

    My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

  12. Ephesians 6:10

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Questions, answered plainly

What does the Bible say about strength?

The Bible teaches that real strength comes from God: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength" (Isaiah 40:31), and "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" (Philippians 4:13). God’s strength is shown most in our weakness: "My strength is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Where does strength come from in the Bible?

Scripture names God himself as our strength — "The Lord is my strength and song" (Exodus 15:2) — and says "the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).

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