In the context of the Bible, the term "muscle" is not explicitly mentioned; however, the concept of physical strength and the human body's capabilities are frequently addressed. The Bible often uses physical strength as a metaphor for spiritual strength and divine power.

Physical Strength in Scripture

The Bible acknowledges the importance of physical strength and the human body's capabilities. In the Old Testament, figures such as Samson are renowned for their extraordinary physical strength. Judges 16:17 describes Samson's strength as being directly linked to his Nazirite vow: "No razor has ever come upon my head, because I have been a Nazirite to God from my mother’s womb. If I am shaved, my strength will leave me, and I will become as weak as any other man."

The physical prowess of warriors and leaders is also highlighted in various passages. David's mighty men, for example, are celebrated for their valor and strength in battle (2 Samuel 23:8-39). These accounts underscore the value placed on physical strength in the context of leadership and protection.

Metaphorical Use of Strength

The Bible frequently uses physical strength as a metaphor for spiritual resilience and divine empowerment. Isaiah 40:31 states, "But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not faint." Here, the renewal of strength is associated with faith and reliance on God.

The Apostle Paul also uses the metaphor of strength in his epistles. In Ephesians 6:10 , he exhorts believers to "be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This call to spiritual strength is further illustrated by the "armor of God" passage, which emphasizes the need for divine strength to withstand spiritual challenges.

The Body as a Temple

The New Testament emphasizes the significance of the human body as a vessel for God's work. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." This passage highlights the importance of honoring God through the care and use of one's physical body, which includes maintaining its strength and health.

Work and Labor

The Bible also addresses the role of physical labor and the use of one's strength in daily life. Colossians 3:23 instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men." This verse encourages believers to use their physical abilities diligently and purposefully, as an act of worship and service to God.

Dependence on God’s Strength

While physical strength is valued, the Bible consistently points to the ultimate source of strength being God Himself. Psalm 28:7 declares, "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped." This reliance on divine strength is a recurring theme, reminding believers that true power and endurance come from God.

In summary, while the Bible does not specifically mention "muscle," it frequently addresses themes of physical strength, spiritual resilience, and the importance of using one's body to honor God. Through various narratives and teachings, Scripture underscores the value of strength, both physical and spiritual, as a gift from God to be used in His service.1. (n.) An organ which, by its contraction, produces motion.

2. (n.) The contractile tissue of which muscles are largely made up.

3. (n.) Muscular strength or development; as, to show one's muscle by lifting a heavy weight.

4. (n.) See Mussel.

3119. malakia -- softness, weakness
... softens") the victim. 3119 () is an ailment that -- "a infirmity" causing
the to lose muscle fiber, etc. Word Origin from malakos ...
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4998. sophron -- of sound mind, self-controlled
... balance. [The root () is the root of "," the inner organ (muscle) that regulates
physical life, controlling breathing and heart beat. ...
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8306. sharir -- sinew, muscle
... 8305, 8306. sharir. 8307 . sinew, muscle. Transliteration: sharir Phonetic
Spelling: (shaw-reer') Short Definition: muscles. Word ...
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An Address to the Man who is Down
... The only way to get character is to have temptation. If a man never exercises
his muscle, he will get no muscle. If a man never ...
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Method and Organization
... with no allegiance of any sort or kind to any organization but the local church
of which it is a part"bone of its bone, flesh of its flesh, muscle of its ...
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Life on the Top Floor
... Bone for bone, muscle for muscle and nerve for nerve, you and I are exactly the
same as the higher vertebrae of the animal kingdom; and after we passed through ...
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Capacity Extirpated by Disuse
... extirpated by disuse.". This principle has manifold illustrations. The
hand or muscle disused withers in power. The fishes of the ...
/.../peabody/mornings in the college chapel/lv capacity extirpated by disuse.htm

I have Given You one Instance in which He Has Expressed his Own ...
... Let us imagine this creature, then, to have had all its limbs, veins and flesh so
torn apart that neither bone should cleave to bone nor muscle be joined to ...
/.../42 i have given you.htm

February 1:
... If a man does not exercise his arm he develops no biceps muscle; and if a man does
not exercise his soul, he acquires no muscle in his soul, no strength of ...
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Lessons from the Angelus
... We cannot dream perfect character; we do not get it in our sleep; it comes
to us as muscle comes, through doing things. Character ...
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The Three Elements of a Complete Life
... It comes to us as muscle comes, through doing things. It is the muscle of
the soul, and it comes by exercising it upon actual things. ...
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On the Physical Basis of Life.
... life, picture to yourselves the great Finner whale, hugest of beasts that live,
or have lived, disporting his eighty or ninety feet of bone, muscle, and blubber ...
/.../huxley/lay sermons addresses and reviews/vii on the physical basis.htm

That Evening Vergilius Went to Feast with the Young Herodian ...
... frontiers of Judea. In spite of aching sinew and muscle, they had to stand
like stone to escape the observation of evil eyes. There was ...
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Muscle (1 Occurrence)
... 3. (n.) Muscular strength or development; as, to show one's muscle by lifting
a heavy weight. 4. (n.) See Mussel. ...Muscle (1 Occurrence). ...
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Irritation (2 Occurrences)
... action, by stimulation; -- as, the condition of an organ of sense, when its nerve
is affected by some external body; esp., the act of exciting muscle fibers to ...
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Eye (145 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) The scar to which the adductor muscle is attached in oysters and
other bivalve shells; also, the adductor muscle itself, esp. ...
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Muscles (7 Occurrences)

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Murrain (1 Occurrence)

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Voluntary (17 Occurrences)
... such as the movements of the leg or arm (in distinction from involuntary motions,
such as the movements of the heart); the voluntary muscle fibers, which are ...
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Ossifrage (2 Occurrences)
... It took its name from the fact that after smaller vultures and eagles had stripped
a carcass to the last shred of muscle, the lammergeier then carried the ...
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Origin (25 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The point of attachment or end of a muscle which is fixed during contraction; --
in contradistinction to insertion. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Lame (35 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Moving with pain or difficulty on account of injury, defect, or temporary
obstruction of a function; as, a lame leg, arm, or muscle. ...
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Lean (22 Occurrences)
... 9. (n.) That part of flesh which consist principally of muscle without the fat.
10. (n.) Unremunerated copy or work. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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