'Strong' in the Bible

Their anger is cursed, for it is strong,and their fury, for it is cruel!I will disperse them throughout Jacoband scatter them throughout Israel.

Issachar is a strong donkeylying down between the saddlebags.

Yet his bow remained steady,and his strong arms were made agileby the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob,by the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

“However, I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go, unless he is forced by a strong hand.

But the Lord replied to Moses, “Now you are going to see what I will do to Pharaoh: he will let them go because of My strong hand; he will drive them out of his land because of My strong hand.”

Then the Lord changed the wind to a strong west wind, and it carried off the locusts and blew them into the Red Sea. Not a single locust was left in all the territory of Egypt.

Let it serve as a sign for you on your hand and as a reminder on your forehead, so that the Lord’s instruction may be in your mouth; for the Lord brought you out of Egypt with a strong hand.

But Moses interceded with the Lord his God: “Lord, why does Your anger burn against Your people You brought out of the land of Egypt with great power and a strong hand?

I will break down your strong pride. I will make your sky like iron and your land like bronze,

Contemptible people among them had a strong craving for other food. The Israelites cried again and said, “Who will feed us meat?

See what the land is like, and whether the people who live there are strong or weak, few or many.

However, the people living in the land are strong, and the cities are large and fortified. We also saw the descendants of Anak there.

Or has a god attempted to go and take a nation as his own out of another nation, by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, by great terrors, as the Lord your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?

Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out of there with a strong hand and an outstretched arm. That is why the Lord your God has commanded you to keep the Sabbath day.

tell him, ‘We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand.

But because the Lord loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a strong hand and redeemed you from the place of slavery, from the power of Pharaoh king of Egypt.

the great trials that you saw, the signs and wonders, the strong hand and outstretched arm, by which the Lord your God brought you out. The Lord your God will do the same to all the peoples you fear.

The people are strong and tall, the descendants of the Anakim. You know about them and you have heard it said about them, ‘Who can stand up to the sons of Anak?’

I prayed to the Lord:Lord God, do not annihilate Your people, Your inheritance, whom You redeemed through Your greatness and brought out of Egypt with a strong hand.

You must understand today that it is not your children who experienced or saw the discipline of the Lord your God:His greatness, strong hand, and outstretched arm;

“When the Lord your God enlarges your territory as He has promised you, and you say, ‘I want to eat meat’ because you have a strong desire to eat meat, you may eat it whenever you want.

Then the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, with terrifying power, and with signs and wonders.

Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the Lord your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.”

Moses then summoned Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land the Lord swore to give to their fathers. You will enable them to take possession of it.

The Lord commissioned Joshua son of Nun, “Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I swore to them, and I will be with you.”

“Be strong and courageous, for you will distribute the land I swore to their fathers to give them as an inheritance.

Above all, be strong and very courageous to carefully observe the whole instruction My servant Moses commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right or the left, so that you will have success wherever you go.

Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Anyone who rebels against your order and does not obey your words in all that you command him, will be put to death. Above all, be strong and courageous!”

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid or discouraged. Be strong and courageous, for the Lord will do this to all the enemies you fight.”

I am still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. My strength for battle and for daily tasks is now as it was then.

because the hill country will be yours also. It is a forest; clear it and its outlying areas will be yours. You can also drive out the Canaanites, even though they have iron chariots and are strong.”

“Be very strong and continue obeying all that is written in the book of the law of Moses, so that you do not turn from it to the right or left

At that time they struck down about 10,000 Moabites, all strong and able-bodied men. Not one of them escaped.

There was a strong tower inside the city, and all the men, women, and lords of the city fled there. They locked themselves in and went up to the roof of the tower.

So he said to them:Out of the eater came something to eat,and out of the strong came something sweet.After three days, they were unable to explain the riddle.

The conflict with the Philistines was fierce all of Saul’s days, so whenever Saul noticed any strong or brave man, he enlisted him.

Therefore, be strong and courageous, for though Saul your lord is dead, the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.”

“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” Joab said, “then you will be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll come to help you.

Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”

Now Absalom commanded his young men, “Watch Amnon until he is in a good mood from the wine. When I order you to strike Amnon, then kill him. Don’t be afraid. Am I not the one who has commanded you? Be strong and courageous!”

While he was offering the sacrifices, Absalom sent for David’s adviser Ahithophel the Gilonite, from his city of Giloh. So the conspiracy grew strong, and the people supporting Absalom continued to increase.

He rescued me from my powerful enemyand from those who hated me,for they were too strong for me.

God is my strong refuge;He makes my way perfect.

“As for me, I am going the way of all of the earth. Be strong and be courageous like a man,

Then the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Since there are 50 strong men here with your servants, please let them go and search for your master. Maybe the Spirit of the Lord has carried him away and put him on one of the mountains or into one of the valleys.”He answered, “Don’t send them.”

The king of Babylon also brought captive into Babylon all 7,000 fighting men and 1,000 craftsmen and metalsmiths—all strong and fit for war.

Although Judah became strong among his brothers and a ruler came from him, the birthright was given to Joseph.

“If the Arameans are too strong for me,” Joab said, “then you’ll be my help. However, if the Ammonites are too strong for you, I’ll help you.

Be strong! We must prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.”

Then you will succeed if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances the Lord commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or discouraged.

Also, to his son Shemaiah were born sons who ruled over their ancestral houses because they were strong, capable men.

From the Hebronites: Jerijah was the head of the Hebronites, according to the genealogical records of his ancestors. A search was made in the fortieth year of David’s reign and strong, capable men were found among them at Jazer in Gilead.

Realize now that the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it.”

Then David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He won’t leave you or forsake you until all the work for the service of the Lord’s house is finished.

He also put large shields and spears in each and every city to make them very strong. So Judah and Benjamin were his.

However, Abijah grew strong, acquired 14 wives, and fathered 22 sons and 16 daughters.

But as for you, be strong; don’t be discouraged, for your work has a reward.”

For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout the earth to show Himself strong for those whose hearts are completely His. You have been foolish in this matter. Therefore, you will have wars from now on.”

“Note that Amariah, the chief priest, is over you in all matters related to the Lord, and Zebadiah son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, in all matters related to the king, and the Levites are officers in your presence. Be strong; may the Lord be with those who do what is good.”

But if you go with them, do it! Be strong for battle! But God will make you stumble before the enemy, for God has the power to help or to make one stumble.”

He made skillfully designed devices in Jerusalem to shoot arrows and catapult large stones for use on the towers and on the corners. So his fame spread even to distant places, for he was marvelously helped until he became strong.

But when he became strong, he grew arrogant and it led to his own destruction. He acted unfaithfully against the Lord his God by going into the Lord’s sanctuary to burn incense on the incense altar.

“Be strong and courageous! Don’t be afraid or discouraged before the king of Assyria or before the large army that is with him, for there are more with us than with him.

So do not give your daughters to their sons in marriage or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you will be strong, eat the good things of the land, and leave it as an inheritance to your sons forever.”

Get up, for this matter is your responsibility, and we support you. Be strong and take action!”

They are Your servants and Your people. You redeemed them by Your great power and strong hand.

The strong lion dies if it catches no prey,and the cubs of the lioness are scattered.

He pours out contempt on noblesand disarms the strong.

You have turned against me with cruelty;You harass me with Your strong hand.

He rescued me from my powerful enemyand from those who hated me,for they were too strong for me.

Many bulls surround me;strong ones of Bashan encircle me.

Who is this King of glory?The Lord, strong and mighty,the Lord, mighty in battle.

Wait for the Lord;be strong and courageous.Wait for the Lord.

Lord, when You showed Your favor,You made me stand like a strong mountain;when You hid Your face, I was terrified.

Be strong and courageous,all you who put your hope in the Lord.

My very bones will say,“Lord, who is like You,rescuing the poor from one too strong for him,the poor or the needy from one who robs him?”

for You have been a refuge for me,a strong tower in the face of the enemy.

My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock.My refuge is in God.

I have become an ominous sign to many,but You are my strong refuge.

the root Your right hand has planted,the shoot that You made strong for Yourself.

Let Your hand be with the man at Your right hand,with the son of manYou have made strong for Yourself.

Lord God of Hosts,who is strong like You, Lord?Your faithfulness surrounds You.

Our lives last seventy yearsor, if we are strong, eighty years.Even the best of them are struggle and sorrow;indeed, they pass quickly and we fly away.

with a strong hand and outstretched arm.        His love is eternal.

Lord God, my strong Savior,You shield my head on the day of battle.

Listen to my cry,for I am very weak.Rescue me from those who pursue me,for they are too strong for me.

In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidenceand his children have a refuge.

The name of Yahweh is a strong tower;the righteous run to it and are protected.

for their Redeemer is strong,and He will take up their case against you.

A wise warrior is better than a strong one,and a man of knowledge than one of strength;

the ants are not a strong people,yet they store up their food in the summer;

She draws on her strengthand reveals that her arms are strong.

Again I saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, or the battle to the strong, or bread to the wise, or riches to the discerning, or favor to the skillful; rather, time and chance happen to all of them.

on the day when the guardians of the house tremble,and the strong men stoop,the women who grind cease because they are few,and the ones who watch through the windows see dimly,

W My love is fit and strong,notable among ten thousand.

Set me as a seal on your heart,as a seal on your arm.For love is as strong as death;ardent love is as unrelenting as Sheol.Love’s flames are fiery flames—the fiercest of all.

The strong one will become tinder,and his work a spark;both will burn together,with no one to quench the flames.

On that day their strong cities will belike the abandoned woods and mountaintopsthat were abandoned because of the Israelites;there will be desolation.

Therefore, a strong people will honor You.The cities of violent nations will fear You.