What are some Bible verses about strength?

Dec 3

These verses emphasize courage rooted in God’s presence:

Deuteronomy 31:6 — “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 — “The LORD himself goes before you… do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”
Joshua 1:6–7 — “Be strong and courageous… be strong and very courageous.”
Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened… for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
1 Chronicles 28:20 — “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD God, even my God, is with you.”

These passages root strength not in self-confidence but in God’s covenant faithfulness.

The Bible repeatedly shows that true strength comes from God, especially when human strength fails.

Isaiah 40:28–31 — “He gives strength to the weary… those who wait for the LORD will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles.”
This passage highlights God’s transcendent power in contrast to human weakness. Trusting in him leads to renewed, Spirit-given endurance.
Psalm 27:1 — “The LORD is my light and my salvation… the strength of my life.”
Psalm 46:1 — “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalm 73:26 — “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart.”

The New Testament expands the theme of strength by linking it directly to dependence on God.

1 Corinthians 1:25 — “The weakness of God is stronger than human strength.”
1 Corinthians 1:27 — “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”
Paul emphasizes that God overturns human expectations—strength is found in divine power, not natural ability.
2 Corinthians 12:9 — “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
2 Corinthians 12:10 — “When I am weak, then I am strong.”
Strength comes when believers rely on God rather than themselves.

Believers are repeatedly instructed to live in God’s strength, not their own.

Ephesians 6:10 — “Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.”
1 Corinthians 16:13 — “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
Philippians 4:13 — “I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
Colossians 1:11 — “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might.”

God’s strength empowers believers not only for heroic moments but for steady endurance.

2 Timothy 2:1 — “Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 12:12 — “Strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees.”
1 Peter 5:10 — “The God of all grace… will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”

Strength is commanded but always grounded in God’s presence, not human effort.
Waiting on God leads to a metaphorical “exchange” of weakness for strength (Isa. 40:31).
God intentionally works through human weakness to display His power (2 Cor. 12:9–10).
Strength in Scripture is both physical and spiritual, but spiritual strength is ultimate.
The New Testament reorients strength around the cross—power revealed in sacrifice.

Biblical strength is therefore dependent strength—the kind that can only come from the Lord.

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