84 Bible Verses about Power

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Psalm 29:4

The voice of LORD is powerful. The voice of LORD is full of majesty.

Ecclesiastes 8:4

For the king's word [has] power, and who may say to him, What are thou doing?

1 Chronicles 29:11

Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and on the earth [is thine]. Thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou are exalted as head above all.

Revelation 7:12

saying, Truly! Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and strength, is for our God into the ages of the ages. Truly!

1 Corinthians 15:43

It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory. It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power.

Jude 1:25

to the only wise God our Savior, is glory, majesty, dominion and power, both now and into all the ages. Truly.

Mark 12:24

And having answered, Jesus said to them, Are ye not led astray because of this: not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God?

Genesis 31:29

It is in the power of my hand to do you harm, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, Take heed to thyself that thou not speak to Jacob either good or bad.

Zechariah 4:6

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says LORD of hosts.

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once, twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.

Genesis 49:3

Reuben, thou are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the pre-eminence of dignity, and the pre-eminence of power.

Acts 8:18

Now when Simon saw that the Holy Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he brought money to them,

Ephesians 1:21

far above every principle office, and position of authority, and power, and lordship, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is coming.

1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Micah 2:1

Woe to those who devise iniquity and work evil upon their beds! When the morning is light they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.

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Faith » Promises to those who exercise » Power

John 14:12

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, that man will also do. And he will do greater than these, because I go to the Father.

God's Promises » To believers special promises to those who exercise faith » Power

John 14:12

Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me, the works that I do, that man will also do. And he will do greater than these, because I go to the Father.

Hand » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Hand of the lord » Unlimited » Power

Lost » Power » Sheep

Jeremiah 50:17

Israel is a hunted sheep, the lions have driven him away. First, the king of Assyria devoured him, and now at last Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon has broken his bones.

Matthew 10:6

but go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Power » Power power of God » General references to

2 Chronicles 25:8

But if thou are going, do [it]. Be strong for the battle, [because] God will cast thee down before the enemy, for God has power to help, and to cast down.

Job 26:12

He stirs up the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smites through Rahab.

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once, twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Of appetite

Numbers 11:5

We remember the fish which we ate in Egypt for nothing, the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic,

Proverbs 16:26

The appetite of the laboring man labors for him, for his mouth urges him.

Proverbs 18:20

A man's belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the increase of his lips he shall be satisfied.

Power » Power power of God » Is infinite

Psalm 135:6

Whatever LORD pleased, that he has done, in heaven and in earth, in the seas and in all deeps,

Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised

2 Samuel 22:40

For thou have girded me with strength to the battle. Thou have subdued under me those who rose up against me.

Power » The lord being powerful

Job 37:23

[O] the Almighty, we cannot find him out. He is excellent in power. And in justice and abundant righteousness he will not afflict.

2 Chronicles 25:8

But if thou are going, do [it]. Be strong for the battle, [because] God will cast thee down before the enemy, for God has power to help, and to cast down.

Nahum 1:3

LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will by no means clear [the guilty]. LORD has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.

Joshua 4:24

that all the peoples of the earth may know the hand of LORD, that it is mighty, that ye may fear LORD your God forever.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The sea controlled

Job 38:8

Or [who] shut up the sea with doors when it broke forth, [like] it had issued out of the womb,

Job 38:11

and said, This far thou shall come, but no further, and here thy proud waves shall be stayed?

Psalm 33:7

He gathers the waters of the sea together as a heap. He lays up the deeps in store-houses.

Psalm 104:9

Thou have set a bound that they may not pass over, that they turn not again to cover the earth.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Fills life with healing influences

Acts 19:11-12

And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, so as to even bring handkerchiefs or aprons from his skin to those who were incapacitated and to free their infirmities from them, and the evil spirits to go out from them.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » General references to the control of the elements

Deuteronomy 11:17

and the anger of LORD be kindled against you, and he shut up the heavens, so that there shall be no rain, and the land shall not yield its fruit, and ye perish quickly from off the good land which LORD gives you.

Genesis 7:4

For yet seven days, and I will cause it to rain upon the earth forty days and forty nights, and every living thing that I have made I will destroy from off the face of the ground.

Exodus 9:33

And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands to LORD, and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.

More verses: Jeremiah 10:13

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The tempest stilled

More verses: Psalm 107:29

Power » Jesus Christ being given power

Acts 10:37-38

ye know, the word having occurred throughout the whole of Judea beginning from Galilee after the immersion that John preached-- Jesus of Nazareth--how God anointed him with Holy Spirit and with power, who passed through doing good, and healing all those who were oppressed by the devil, because God was with him.

Luke 4:31-36

And he came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath day, and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority. And in the synagogue there was a man who had a spirit of an unclean deity. And it cried out in a great voice, saying, read more.
Oh no! What is with us and with thee, Jesus of Nazareth? Did thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou are, the Holy man of God. And Jesus rebuked it, saying, Be thou muzzled, and come out of him. And the demon having thrown him down in the midst, he came out of him, not having harm him. And amazement developed in all, and they spoke among each other, saying, What is this word? Because with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.

John 10:14-18

I am the good shepherd, and I know mine, and I am known by mine, just as the Father knows me, I also know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring those also, and they will hear my voice. And there will become one flock, one shepherd. read more.
Because of this the Father loves me, because I lay down my life, so that I may take it again. No man takes it from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment from my Father.

John 17:1-3

Jesus spoke these things, and he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour has come. Glorify thy Son, that the Son may also glorify thee, just as thou gave him authority over all flesh, so that all things that thou have given him, he will give them eternal life. And this is eternal life, that they should know thee the only TRUE God, and Jesus Christ whom thou sent.

Power » The lord giving power

Luke 9:1-2

And having summoned the twelve, he gave them power and authority over all demons, and to heal diseases. And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal those who were incapacitated.

Acts 1:6-8

Indeed therefore having come together, they questioned him, saying, Lord, do thou restore the kingdom to Israel at this time? And he said to them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father established in his own authority. But ye will receive the power of the Holy Spirit that comes upon you. And ye will be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and as far as of the extremity of the earth.

Luke 10:17-20

And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are made subject to us in thy name. And he said to them, I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from the sky. Behold, I give you authority to tread over serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and, no, nothing will harm you. read more.
Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are made subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in the heavens.

John 1:1-13

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This man was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and apart from him not even one thing came to be that has come to be. read more.
In him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. A man came to be who was sent from God, his name was John. This man came for testimony so that he might testify about the light, so that all might believe through him. That man was not the light, but that he might testify about the light. He was the TRUE light coming into the world that enlightens every man. He was in the world, and the world came to be through him, and the world knew him not. He came to his own, and his own did not accept him. But as many as did accept him, to them he gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name, who were begotten, not from blood, nor from a will of flesh, nor from a will of man, but from God.

Power » Of testimony » Relates to personal experience

Psalm 66:16

Come, and hear, all ye who fear God, and I will declare what he has done for my soul.

Psalm 119:46

I also will speak of thy testimonies before kings, and shall not be put to shame.

Psalm 71:15

My mouth shall tell of thy righteousness, of thy salvation all the day, for I know not the numbers.

Psalm 119:13

With my lips I have declared all the ordinances of thy mouth.

Power » The power of the lord

Psalm 66:3-7

Say to God, How awesome are thy works! Through the greatness of thy power thine enemies shall submit themselves to thee. All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing to thee. They shall sing to thy name. Selah. Come, and see the works of God, awesome in actions toward the sons of men. read more.
He turned the sea into dry land. They went through the river on foot. There we rejoiced in him. He rules by his might forever. His eyes observe the nations. Let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

Jeremiah 10:10-12

But LORD is the TRUE God. He is the living God, and an everlasting King. At his wrath the earth trembles, and the nations are not able to abide his indignation. Thus ye shall say to them: The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, these shall perish from the earth, and from under the heavens. He has made the earth by his power. He has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he has stretched out the heavens.

Jeremiah 27:4-5

And give them a charge to their masters, saying, Thus says LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Thus ye shall say to your masters: I have made the earth, the men and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and I give it to whom it seems right to me.

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The ephesian believers

Acts 19:6-7

And Paul having laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues, and prophesied. And all the men were about twelve.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers

2 Chronicles 15:1

And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded.

1 Samuel 19:20

And Saul sent messengers to take David. And when they saw the company of the prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as head over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.

Power » Of God » Described as » Incomparable

Psalm 89:8

O LORD God of hosts, who is a mighty one like thee, O LORD? And thy faithfulness is round about thee.

Deuteronomy 3:24

O lord LORD, thou have begun to show thy servant thy greatness, and thy strong hand, for what god is there in heaven or in earth, that can do according to thy works, and according to thy mighty acts?

Exodus 15:11-12

Who is like thee, O LORD, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? Thou stretched out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » The wind ruled

Mark 4:39

And having awaken, he rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Be quiet! Silence! And the wind ceased, and it became a great calm.

Proverbs 30:4

Who has ascended up into heaven, and descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has bound the waters in his garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou k

Power » Of testimony » Bursts forth from an inward fire

Jonah 1:9

And he said to them, I am a Hebrew, and I fear LORD, the God of heaven, who has made the sea and the dry land.

Jeremiah 20:9

And if I say, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name, then there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with forbearing, and I cannot.

Daniel 4:2

It has seemed good to me to show the signs and wonders that the Most High God has wrought toward me.

Power » Of satan » Inspires lying wonders

Power » Of testimony » The outgrowth of faith

2 Corinthians 4:13

And having the same spirit of faith, according to that which is written, I believed, therefore I spoke, we also believe, and therefore we speak,

1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus, the faithful brother to you, as I reckon, I wrote because of a few things, exhorting and testifying this to be the TRUE grace of God in which ye stand.

Power » Of testimony » Becomes irrepressible

Acts 26:22

Having therefore experienced the help from God, I stand to this day solemnly declaring both to small and great, saying nothing apart from what both the prophets and Moses said was going to happen,

Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by

Isaiah 63:3

I have trodden the winepress alone, and of the peoples there was no man with me. Yea, I trod them in my anger, and trampled them in my wrath, and their lifeblood is sprinkled upon my garments, and I have stained all my raiment.

Isaiah 11:4

but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.

Power » Of Christ » Enabling others to work miracles

Mark 16:17-18

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will cast out demons. They will speak in new tongues. They will take up serpents, and if they drink anything deadly, it will, no, not harm them. They will lay hands on the feeble, and they will fare well.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » saul

1 Samuel 10:10

And when they came there to the hill, behold, a band of prophets met him. And the Spirit of God came mightily upon him, and he prophesied among them.

1 Samuel 11:6

And the Spirit of God came mightily upon Saul when he heard those words, and his anger was greatly kindled.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Enabled to speak the truth boldly by

Acts 6:5

And the word was pleasing before all the multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of Holy Spirit, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte, a citizen of Antioch,

2 Timothy 1:7-8

For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but of power, and of love, and of soberness. Be not ashamed therefore of the testimony of our Lord nor of me his prisoner, but suffer together with the good-news according to the power of God.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The creation

Power » There being no power other than God

John 19:10-11

Pilate therefore says to him, Thou do not speak to me? Know thou not that I have authority to crucify thee, and I have authority to release thee? Jesus answered him, Thou would have no authority against me, unless it were given thee from above. Because of this he who delivered me to thee has greater sin.

Romans 13:1-2

Let every soul be subject to offices of authority that rank higher, for there is no office of authority if not by God, and the offices of authority that are by God, are those that have been instituted. So that he who resists the office of authority has opposed the ordinance of God, and those who have opposed will receive condemnation to themselves.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Giving spiritual life

Ezekiel 37:11-14

Then he said to me, Son of man, these bones are the whole house of Israel. Behold, they say, Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost. We are clean cut off. Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says lord LORD: Behold, I will open your graves, and cause you to come up out of your graves, O my people, and I will bring you into the land of Israel. And ye shall know that I am LORD when I have opened your graves, and caused you to come up out of your graves, O my people. read more.
And I will put my Spirit in you, and ye shall live. And I will place you in your own land. And ye shall know that I, LORD, have spoken it and performed it, says LORD.

Power » Of testimony » An everyday duty

Malachi 3:16

Then those who feared LORD spoke one with another, and LORD hearkened, and heard, and a book of remembrance was written before him, for those who feared LORD, and who thought upon his name.

Matthew 9:31

But having departed, they widely proclaimed him in all that land.

Power » Of God » Efficiency of ministers is through

1 Corinthians 3:6-8

I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused growth. So then neither is he who plants anything, nor he who waters, but God who causes growth. Now he who plants and he who waters are one, but each man will receive his own payment according to his own labor.

Galatians 2:8

(for he who was working in Peter for the apostleship for men of circumcision was also working in me for the Gentiles),

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Samson

Judges 14:19

And the Spirit of LORD came mightily upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and smote thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave the changes [of raiment] to those who declared the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he

Judges 14:6

And the Spirit of LORD came mightily upon him, and he tore him apart as he would have torn a kid, and he had nothing in his hand. But he did not tell his father or his mother what he had done.

Power » Of prayer » Dependent upon faith

Power » What is power

Power » Of the word » A life-giving force

Ezekiel 37:7

So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I prophesied, there was a noise, and, behold, an earthquake, and the bones came together, bone to its bone.

Acts 19:20

Thus the word of the Lord was growing mightily and was prevailing.

Power » Of God » Works in and for saints

Ephesians 1:19

And what is the transcending greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of the dominion of his might,

Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God

Power » Christ's power » Demonstrated by his resurrection

Power » Small things God uses » God's instrument case

1 Corinthians 1:27-29

But God chose the foolish things of the world, so that he might humiliate the wise, and God chose the weak things of the world, so that he might humiliate the powerful. And God chose the common things of the world, and the disdained things, and the things that are not, so that he might make useless the things that are, so that no flesh may boast before God.

Power » Of Christ » Described as supreme

Ephesians 1:20-21

which he wrought in the Christ, having raised him from the dead and seated at his right hand in the heavenly things, far above every principle office, and position of authority, and power, and lordship, and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in that which is coming.

Power » Of Christ » As the son of God, is the power of God

John 5:17-19

But Jesus answered them, My Father works until now and I work. Because of this therefore the Jews sought even more to kill him, because not only did he relax the Sabbath, but also he called God his own Father, making himself equal to God. Jesus therefore answered and said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of himself, except what he sees the Father doing. For whatever he may do, the Son also does these things in like manner.

John 10:28-30

And I give them eternal life, and they will, no, not perish into the age, and not any will snatch them out of my hand. My Father who has given to me, is greater than all, and not one is able to snatch out of my Father's hand. I and the Father are one.

Power » Of Christ » Exemplified in creation

Power » Of God » The heavenly host magnified

Revelation 5:13

And every creature that is in the heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and is in the sea, and things in them all, I heard saying, The blessing, and the honor, and the glory, and the dominion is to him who sits upon the th

Power » Of God » Should be acknowledged

1 Chronicles 29:11

Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and on the earth [is thine]. Thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou are exalted as head above all.

Isaiah 33:13

Hear, ye who are far off, what I have done, and ye who are near, acknowledge my might.

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The hand of God

Exodus 9:3

behold, the hand of LORD is upon thy cattle which are in the field, upon the horses, upon the donkeys, upon the camels, upon the herds, and upon the flocks--a very grievous pestilence.

Isaiah 48:13

Yea, my hand has laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand has spread out the heavens. When I call to them, they stand up together.

Exodus 9:15

For now I have put forth my hand, and smitten thee and thy people with pestilence, and thou have been cut off from the earth.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the creation

Psalm 102:25

Of old thou laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

Jeremiah 10:12

He has made the earth by his power. He has established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he has stretched out the heavens.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In making the gospel effectual

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Enables men to speak with authority

Power » Of Christ » His teaching

Luke 4:32

and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.

Matthew 7:28-29

And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these sayings, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as having authority, and not as their scholars.

Power » Of satan » Blinds the minds of unbelievers

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

But even if our good-news is concealed, it is concealed in those who are perishing, in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, in order for the light of the good-news of the glory of the Christ (who is a likeness of God) not to shine forth to them.

Power » Of God » Nothing too difficult for

Genesis 18:14

Is anything too hard for LORD? At the set time I will return to thee, when the season comes round, and Sarah shall have a son.

Power » Of God » Magnified

Jude 1:25

to the only wise God our Savior, is glory, majesty, dominion and power, both now and into all the ages. Truly.

Power » Of God » Is the source of all strength

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The arm of God

Power » Of God » Upheld by

Psalm 37:17

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but LORD upholds the righteous.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit

Acts 2:2

And suddenly there developed a sound from the sky as of a forceful wind moving, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Qualifies ministers

Acts 1:8-9

But ye will receive the power of the Holy Spirit that comes upon you. And ye will be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and as far as of the extremity of the earth. And having said these things, as they were watching, he was taken up, and a cloud received him from their eyes.

Power » Of Christ » Will be specially manifested at his second coming

Power » Of Christ » Overcoming satan

Power » Of Christ » Over all things

Power » Of Christ » Strengthened by

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the sacred message might be brought to fullness, and all the Gentiles might hear. And I was rescued out of the mouth of the lion.

Power » Of Christ » Salvation

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, this who is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

Power » Of God » Feared

Jeremiah 5:22

Do ye not fear me? says LORD. Will ye not tremble at my presence, who have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it? And though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet they cannot prevai

Power » Of God » Strengthened by

Power » Of God » Described as » Glorious

Isaiah 63:12

who caused his glorious arm to go at the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them, to make himself an everlasting name,

Power » Of God » Described as » Effectual

Power » Of God » Described as » Incomprehensible

Ecclesiastes 3:11

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also he has set eternity in their heart, yet so that man cannot find out the work that God has done from the beginning even to the end.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of Christ

Power » What is in power

Power » Of Christ » Upholding all things

Power » Of God » Is a ground of trust

Power » Of God » Pleaded in prayer

Psalm 79:11

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee. According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those who are appointed to death,

Power » Of God » Described as » Irresistable

Daniel 4:35

And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing, and he does according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth. And none can stay his hand, or say to him, What are thou doing?

Deuteronomy 32:39

See now that I, even I, am he, and there is no god with me. I kill, and I make alive. I wound, and I heal. And there is none that can deliver out of my hand.

Power » Of God » Described as » Everlasting

Power » Of God » Described as » Mighty

Job 9:4

[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength. Who has hardened himself against him, and prospered?

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Making the gospel effective

Power » Examples of » Elijah

1 Kings 17:21-22

And he stretched himself upon the child three times, and cried to LORD, and said, O LORD my God, I pray thee, let this child's soul come into him again. And LORD hearkened to the voice of Elijah, and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.

Power » Examples of » jacob

Genesis 32:26-28

And he said, Let me go, for the day breaks. And he said, I will not let thee go unless thou bless me. And he said to him, What is thy name? And he said, Jacob. And he said, Thy name shall no more be called Jacob, but Israel, for thou have striven with God and with men, and have prevailed.

Power » Of Christ » Performing miracles

Luke 5:17

And it came to pass during one of those days, he was also teaching. And there were seated Pharisees and law teachers, who were men having come out of every town of Galilee and Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of Lord was to heal

Power » Of God » Supported in affliction by

Power » Of God » Delivered by

Daniel 3:17

If it be [so], our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thy hand, O king.

Nehemiah 1:10

Now these are thy servants and thy people whom thou have redeemed by thy great power, and by thy strong hand.

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The voice of God

Psalm 29:5

The voice of LORD breaks the cedars. Yea, LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalm 68:33

to him who rides upon the heaven of heavens, which are of old. Lo, he utters his voice, a mighty voice.

Psalm 29:3

The voice of LORD is upon the waters. The God of glory thunders, even LORD upon many waters.

Power » Of God » Described as » Great

Nahum 1:3

LORD is slow to anger, and great in power, and will by no means clear [the guilty]. LORD has his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet.

Psalm 79:11

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee. According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those who are appointed to death,

Power » Of God » Described as » Strong

Psalm 136:12

with a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm, for his loving kindness [is] forever,

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the destruction of the wicked

Exodus 9:16

But indeed for this cause I have raised thee up, to display in thee my power, and that my name may be proclaimed in all the earth.

Power » Of Christ » Rising from the dead

John 2:19

Jesus answered and said to them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.

Power » Of Christ » Forgiving sins

Matthew 9:6

But that ye may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins (then he says to the paralyzed man), After rising, take up thy bed, and go to thy house.

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The finger of God

Exodus 8:19

Then the magicians said to Pharaoh, This is the finger of God. And Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he did not hearken to them, as LORD had spoken.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » David

1 Samuel 16:13

Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brothers. And the Spirit of LORD came mightily upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Power » Small things God uses » Five smooth stones

1 Samuel 17:40

And he took his staff in his hand, and chose for him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in the shepherd's bag which he had, even in his wallet. And his sling was in his hand, and he drew near to the Philistine.

Power » Small things God uses » Small things

Zechariah 4:10

For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel, the eyes of LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

Power » Realized power, » Ability to keep spiritual treasures

Power » Of the word » A defensive weapon

Power » Of the word » A crushing hammer

Jeremiah 23:29

Is not my word like fire? says LORD, and like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces?

Power » Of Christ » Giving spiritual life

John 5:25-26

Truly, truly, I say to you, that an hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. For as the Father has life in himself, so also he gave to the Son to have life in himself.

Power » Of Christ » Preserved by

Power » Of satan » Contends with the saints

Power » God being your power

2 Samuel 22:33

God is my strong fortress, and he guides the perfect in his way.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » The seventy elders

Numbers 11:25

And LORD came down in the cloud, and spoke to him, and took from the Spirit that was upon him, and put it upon the seventy elders. And it came to pass, that, when the Spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, but they did so no mor

Power » Small things God uses » A handful of meal and a little oil

1 Kings 17:12

And she said, As LORD thy God lives, I do not have a cake, but a handful of meal in the jar, and a little oil in the cruse. And, behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son that we may eat it,

Power » Small things God uses » A cloud the size of a man's hand

1 Kings 18:44

And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, a cloud rises out of the sea, as small as a man's hand. And he said, Go up, say to Ahab, Make ready [thy chariot], and get thee down, that the rain not stop thee.

Power » Small things God uses » The mustard seed

Matthew 13:32

Which indeed is smaller than all seeds, but when it is grown, it is greater than the plants, and becomes a tree, so as for the birds of the sky to come and lodge in the branches of it.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Discovering the tribute money

Matthew 17:27

But, so that we might not offend them, after going to the sea, cast a hook. And take up the first fish coming up, and having opened its mouth, thou will find a four-drachma coin. After taking that, give thou to them for me and thee

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » In multiplying the loaves

Matthew 14:20

And they all ate, and were filled. And they took up that which remained of the fragments, twelve baskets full.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Blighting Fig Tree

Matthew 21:19

And having seen a fig tree, one on the way, he came to it, and found nothing on it, except leaves only. And he says to it, Let fruit no longer be produced from thee into the age. And immediately the fig tree dried out.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Walking on the sea

Matthew 14:25

And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking upon the sea.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Mightier than physical forces

Zechariah 4:6

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says LORD of hosts.

Power » Christ's power » Infinite

Power » Of the word » A devouring flame

Jeremiah 5:14

Therefore thus says LORD, the God of hosts: Because ye speak this word, behold, I will make my words in thy mouth fire, and this people wood, and it shall devour them.

Power » Of prayer » To be most effective, should be accompanied by praise

Acts 16:25-26

Now toward midnight Paul and Silas, while praying, were singing praises to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. And suddenly a great earthquake occurred, so as for the foundations of the prison to shake. And immediately all the doors were opened, and the bonds of all the men were unfastened.

Power » Of prayer » Increased by self-denial

Power » Of God » Described as » Unsearchable

Job 9:10

who does great things past finding out, yea, marvelous things without number.

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In establishing and governing all things

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » balaam

Numbers 24:2

And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel dwelling according to their tribes, and the Spirit of God came upon him.

Power » Small things God uses » A jaw-bone

Judges 15:15

And he found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, and put forth his hand, and took it, and smote a thousand men with it.

Power » Unrealized power » To still the tempest

Power » Realized power, » Ability to save to the uttermost

Power » Realized power, » Ability to control demons

Luke 8:31-32

And they entreated him that he would not command them to to out into the abyss. Now a herd of considerable swine was there feeding on the mountain, and they implored him that he would allow them to enter into those. And he allowed them.

Power » Of the word » A probing instrument

Power » Power belonging to God

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once, twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Othniel

Judges 3:10

And the Spirit of LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel. And he went out to war, and LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand, and his hand prevailed against Cushan-rishathaim.

Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » gideon

Judges 6:34

But the Spirit of LORD came upon Gideon, and he blew a trumpet, and Abiezer was gathered together after him.

Power » Realized power, » Ability to hold fast to the believer

Romans 8:39

nor height, nor depth, nor any other creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Power » Realized power, » Ability to heal lepers

Matthew 8:2

And behold, a leper who came, worshiped him, saying, Lord, if thou will, thou can cleanse me.

Power » Christ's power » Pardoning

Matthew 9:6

But that ye may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins (then he says to the paralyzed man), After rising, take up thy bed, and go to thy house.

Power » Christ's power » Saving

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah, this who is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

Power » Of testimony » Recounts God's blessings

Isaiah 63:7

I will make mention of the loving kindnesses of LORD, [and] the praises of LORD, according to all that LORD has bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he has bestowed on them according to his merci

Power » Of the word » A saving power

Power » Of Christ » Raising the dead

John 5:28-29

Marvel not at this, because an hour comes in which all those in the sepulchers will hear his voice, and will come forth, those who have done right to a resurrection of life, and those who have practiced wrong to a resurrection of judgment.

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Cornelius and his company

Acts 10:44

While Peter still spoke these sayings, the Holy Spirit fell on all those who heard the word.

Power » Small things God uses » Arod

Exodus 4:2

And LORD said to him, What is that in thy hand? And he said, A rod.

Power » Unrealized power » To control the forces of nature

Mark 11:21

And having remembered, Peter says to him, Rabbi, behold, the fig tree that thou cursed has been dried out.

Power » Unrealized power » To come down from the cross

Mark 15:31

Likewise also the chief priests mocking among each other with the scholars said, He saved others, he cannot save himself.

Power » Unrealized power » To raise the dead

John 11:37

But some of them said, This man who opened the eyes of the blind man, was he not also able to cause that this man also would not die?

Power » Unrealized power » To conquer death

John 20:25

The other disciples therefore said to him, We have seen the Lord. But he said to them, Unless I may see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger into the mark of the nails, and put my hand into his side, I will, no, no

Power » Realized power, » Ability to raise the dead

John 11:22

But I know even now that as many things as thou may ask of God, God will give to thee.

Power » Christ's power » Over his own life

Power » Christ's power » Wonder-working

Power » Examples of » The dying thief

Luke 23:42

And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when thou come into thy kingdom.

Power » Of prayer » Manifest in the life of elijah

Power » Of satan » Sinners under the dominion of

Power » When you will receive power

Acts 1:6-8

Indeed therefore having come together, they questioned him, saying, Lord, do thou restore the kingdom to Israel at this time? And he said to them, It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father established in his own authority. But ye will receive the power of the Holy Spirit that comes upon you. And ye will be witnesses to me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and as far as of the extremity of the earth.

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » The samaritan Christians

Acts 8:17

Then they laid hands on them, and they received Holy Spirit.

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Stilling the tempest

Mark 4:39

And having awaken, he rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Be quiet! Silence! And the wind ceased, and it became a great calm.

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon

Power » God's Ability » To keep from falling

Jude 1:25

to the only wise God our Savior, is glory, majesty, dominion and power, both now and into all the ages. Truly.

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Gives men courage to rebuke sin

Power » Spiritual, general references to » Jesus the supreme example of

Luke 4:14

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee. And a report went out about him through the entire region around.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Overcoming all difficulties

Zechariah 4:6-7

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says LORD of hosts. Who are thou, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel [thou shall become] a plain, and he shall bring forth the top stone with shoutings of Grace, grace, to it.

Power » Unrealized power » To cast out demons

Mark 9:22

And it often casts him both into the fire and into the waters so that it might destroy him. But if thou can do anything, help us, having compassion toward us.

Power » Unrealized power » To heal the sick

Mark 2:12

And straightaway he arose, and having taken up the bed, he went forth before them all, so as for all to be amazed, and to glorify God, saying, We never saw it like this.

Power » Christ's power » Life-giving

Power » Christ's power » Over nature

Luke 8:25

And he said to them, Where is your faith? And having feared, they wondered, saying to each other, Who then is this man, that he commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him?

Power » Examples of » Early disciples

Power » Of Christ » Will subdue all power

Power » Of prayer » Unlimited to those who abide in Christ

Power » Of Christ » Overcoming the world

Power » Of God » Saints long for exhibitions of

Psalm 63:1-2

O God, thou are my God. I will earnestly seek thee. My soul thirsts for thee, my flesh longs for thee, in a dry and weary land, where is no water. So I have looked upon thee in the sanctuary to see thy power and thy glory.

Power » Of God » Have confidence in

Jeremiah 20:11

But LORD is with me as an awesome mighty one. Therefore my persecutors shall stumble, and they shall not prevail. They shall be utterly put to shame, because they have not dealt wisely, even with an everlasting dishonor which shall

Power » Of God » Expressed by » The thunder of his power

Power » Of God » Exalted by

Job 36:22

Behold, God does loftily in his power. Who is a teacher like him?

Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Believers at pentecost

Power » Small things God uses » Five barley loaves

Power » Divine power over nature exhibited by Christ, general examples of » Turning water into wine

John 2:7

Jesus says to them, Fill the water pots with water. And they filled them until over.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ worked his miracles by

Power » Of the holy spirit » God's word the instrument of

Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by the father

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Raising Christ from the dead

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » Performing miracles

Romans 15:19

in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of a spirit of God, so that for me, from Jerusalem and all around as far as Illyricum, to fully preach the good-news of Christ.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Strengthened by

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Upheld by

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Abound in hope by

Power » Unrealized power » To provide for the multitude

Mark 8:4

And his disciples answered him, From where will anyone be able to fill these men of loaves here in a desolate place?

Power » Unrealized power » To forgive sins

Power » Realized power, » Ability to give absent healing

Luke 7:7

Therefore neither did I consider myself worthy to come to thee, but speak by word, and my boy will be healed.

Power » Of testimony » Inspired by the "spirit"

Power » Of Christ » Bodies of, will be changed by

Philippians 3:21

who will transform the body of our lowliness, in order for it to become similar in form to the body of his glory, according to the working of his power even to subject all things to himself.

Power » Of Christ » Saints made willing by

Psalm 110:3

Thy people offer themselves willingly in the day of thy power, in holy array. Out of the womb of the morning thou have the dew of thy youth.

Power » Of Christ » Helped by

Power » Of Christ » Is able to subdue all things

Philippians 3:21

who will transform the body of our lowliness, in order for it to become similar in form to the body of his glory, according to the working of his power even to subject all things to himself.

Power » Of Christ » Ministers should make known

Power » Of Christ » As man, is from the father

Power » Of Christ » Giving eternal life

Power » Of Christ » Rests upon saints

Power » Of Christ » Over all flesh

Power » Of Christ » Everlasting

Power » Of Christ » Unlimited

Power » Of satan » Permitted to afflict the righteous

Job 1:12

And LORD said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in thy power, only upon himself do not put forth thy hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of LORD.

Power » Of satan » Claims authority over the world

Luke 4:6

And the devil said to him, I will give to thee all this authority, and the glory of them, because it has been delivered to me, and to whomever I want I give it.

Power » Of God » One of his attributes

Psalm 62:11

God has spoken once, twice I have heard this, that power belongs to God.

Power » Of God » Exerted in behalf of saints

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to him. Sing praises to him. Talk ye of all his marvelous works.

Power » Of God » Can save by many or by few

1 Samuel 14:6

And Jonathan said to the young man who bore his armor, Come, and let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that LORD will work for us, for there is no limitation to LORD to save by many or by few.

Power » Of God » All things possible to

Power » Of God » Wicked people » Have against them

Ezra 8:22

For I was ashamed to ask of the king a band of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy in the way, because we had spoken to the king, saying, The hand of our God is upon all those who seek him, for good, but his power an

Power » Of God » Wicked people » Do not know

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the resurrection of saints

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ

Power » Of God » Exemplified » In delivering his people

Psalm 106:8

Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Christ commenced his ministry in

Luke 4:14

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee. And a report went out about him through the entire region around.

Power » Of the holy spirit » Exemplified in » The conception of Christ

Power » Of the holy spirit » Saints » Helped in prayer by

Power » Of Christ » Present in the assembly of saints

1 Corinthians 5:4

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Power » Of Christ » Destroying the works of satan

Power » Of Christ » Glorious

Power » Of God » The faith that saints rely on

Power » Of God » Receive increase of grace by

Power » Of God » Kept by, unto salvation

Power » Of God » Wicked people » Will be destroyed by

Luke 12:5

But I will show you whom ye should fear. Fear him, who, after killing, has power to cast into hell. Yes, I say to you, fear ye him.

Power » Of God » Described as » Sovereign

Romans 9:21

Or has the potter no right over the clay, from the same lump certainly to make this vessel for esteem, and that for disesteem?

Power » Of the holy spirit » Promised by Christ

Satan's » Power » Princehood

Satan's » Power » Inspires lying wonders

Satan's » Power » Blinds the minds of unbelievers

2 Corinthians 4:3-4

But even if our good-news is concealed, it is concealed in those who are perishing, in whom the god of this age has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, in order for the light of the good-news of the glory of the Christ (who is a likeness of God) not to shine forth to them.

Satan's » Power » Contends with the saints

Satan's » Power » Sinners under the dominion of

Satan's » Power » Permitted to afflict the righteous

Job 1:12

And LORD said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in thy power, only upon himself do not put forth thy hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of LORD.

Satan's » Power » Claims authority over the world

Luke 4:6

And the devil said to him, I will give to thee all this authority, and the glory of them, because it has been delivered to me, and to whomever I want I give it.

Spiritual » Power » Fills life with healing influences

Acts 19:11-12

And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul, so as to even bring handkerchiefs or aprons from his skin to those who were incapacitated and to free their infirmities from them, and the evil spirits to go out from them.

Spiritual » Power » Source of spiritual power

Spiritual » Power » Enables men to speak with authority

Spiritual » Power » Accompanies the baptism of the holy spirit

Acts 2:2

And suddenly there developed a sound from the sky as of a forceful wind moving, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting.

Spiritual » Power » Mightier than physical forces

Zechariah 4:6

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says LORD of hosts.

Spiritual » Power » Gives men courage to rebuke sin

Spiritual » Power » Jesus the supreme example of

Luke 4:14

And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee. And a report went out about him through the entire region around.

the things that are Transient » Power » Knowledge

the things that are Transient » Power » Material things

Psalm 102:25-26

Of old thou laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands. They shall perish, but thou shall endure. Yea, all of them shall grow old like a garment. As a vesture thou shall change them, and they shall be changed,

the things that are Transient » Power

Psalm 37:35-36

I have seen a wicked man in great power, and spreading himself like a green tree in its native soil. But I passed by, and, lo, he was not. Yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.

the things that are Transient » Power » Pleasure

Luke 12:19-20

And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou have many goods laid up for many years. Take thine ease, eat, drink, be merry. But God said to him, Thou foolish man, they demand thy soul from thee this night, and the things that thou prepared, whose will they be?

the things that are Transient » Power » Glory

the things that are Transient » Power » Life

Topics on Power

Drawbacks To Man's Power

Jeremiah 9:23

Thus says LORD: Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor let the mighty man glory in his might. Let not the rich man glory in his riches,

God Showed His Power

Jeremiah 27:5

I have made the earth, the men and the beasts that are upon the face of the earth, by my great power and by my outstretched arm, and I give it to whom it seems right to me.

God, Power Of

Mark 10:27

And having looked at them, Jesus says, With men, impossible, but not with God. For with God all things are possible.

Power Of Christ, Described

Ephesians 1:20-21

which he wrought in the Christ, having raised him from the dead and seated at his right hand in the heavenly things,

Power Of God, Described

Psalm 79:11

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee. According to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those who are appointed to death,

Power Of God, Shown

Psalm 102:25

Of old thou laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

Power Through God

Acts 3:12

And Peter having seen, he responded to the people, Men, Israelites, why do ye marvel at this man? Or why do ye stare at us, as by our own power or piety we have made him to walk?

Power Through The Spirit

Zechariah 4:6

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the word of LORD to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says LORD of hosts.

Power, God's Saving

Psalm 20:6

Now I know that LORD saves his anointed. He will answer him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Power, Human

Deuteronomy 8:17-18

And [lest] thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.

Power, Of God

Job 36:22

Behold, God does loftily in his power. Who is a teacher like him?

Querying God's Power

Psalm 78:42

They did not remember his hand, nor the day when he redeemed them from the adversary,

Satan, Power Of

Job 1:12

And LORD said to Satan, Behold, all that he has is in thy power, only upon himself do not put forth thy hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of LORD.

The Power Of Other Creatures

Daniel 8:4

I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward, and no beasts could stand before him, nor was there any that could deliver out of his hand, but he did according to his will, and magnified himself.

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