Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Strength?

24 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Strength in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about being strong. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

24
Total Verses
15
Old Testament
9
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Strength

  1. 1
    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.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 31:6
    Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Joshua 1:9
    Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Samuel 15:29
    And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 23:1
    A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 27:14
    Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
    KJV
  7. 7
    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.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Psalms 45:7
    Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 73:26
    My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. strength: Heb. rock
    KJV
  10. 10
    Isaiah 12:2
    Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
    KJV

Subtopics of Strength

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A title given to Jehovah
A title given Jehovah.

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Strength? (15 Verses)

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.
Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent. Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
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.
Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.
My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever. strength: Heb. rock
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
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. renew: Heb. change
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.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. expected: Heb. end and expectation
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. stringed: Heb. Neginoth

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Strength? (9 Verses)

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Strength

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about strength. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about strength and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about strength is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on strength needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about strength with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about strength, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Strength?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about strength?
Explore what the Bible says about being strong. This collection of 13 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 24 key verses about strength spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about strength are there?
There are 24 key Bible verses about strength compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about strength?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about strength is 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..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about strength?
Strength is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 24 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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Topics Included

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