Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Weakness?
8 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Weakness in the Bible
What does the Bible say about weakness? Browse 11 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 8 Verses About Weakness
- 1Psalms 34:17
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
KJV - 2Isaiah 40:29
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
KJV - 3Luke 18:1
“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
KJV - 4Romans 8:26
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
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- 6Philippians 4:19
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
KJV - 7Hebrews 4:15
“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”
KJV - 8James 4:6
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
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Subtopics of Weakness
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Weakness? (2 Verses)
“The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.”
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Weakness? (6 Verses)
“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;”
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”
“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”
“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”
“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Weakness
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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.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about weakness. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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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.
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Memorise at least one key verse about weakness 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 weakness 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 weakness needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about weakness 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 weakness, 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 Weakness?
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