In the context of the Bible, the term "Strengthener" is often associated with God, the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God, all of which provide spiritual, emotional, and physical strength to believers. The concept of God as a Strengthener is deeply rooted in Scripture, where His power and might are depicted as sources of strength for His people.

God as Strengthener

The Bible frequently portrays God as the ultimate source of strength for His followers. In Psalm 18:1-2 , David declares, "I love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Here, God is depicted as a fortress and a rock, emphasizing His role as a Strengthener who provides protection and stability.

Isaiah 40:29-31 further illustrates this concept: "He gives power to the faint and increases the strength of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 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." This passage highlights God's ability to renew and invigorate those who rely on Him.

The Holy Spirit as Strengthener

The Holy Spirit is also identified as a Strengthener in the New Testament. Jesus promised His disciples that the Holy Spirit would come to empower them. In Acts 1:8 , Jesus says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." The Holy Spirit provides believers with the strength and courage needed to fulfill their mission.

The Apostle Paul speaks of the Spirit's strengthening work in Ephesians 3:16 : "I pray that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being." This inner strength is crucial for living a life that honors God and withstands spiritual challenges.

The Word of God as Strengthener

The Scriptures themselves are a source of strength for believers. In Psalm 119:28 , the psalmist writes, "My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word." The Word of God provides guidance, encouragement, and strength to those who meditate on it and apply it to their lives.

Hebrews 4:12 describes the Word as "living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart." This dynamic nature of Scripture empowers believers to discern truth and live righteously.

Believers as Strengtheners

In addition to God, the Holy Spirit, and the Word, believers are called to strengthen one another. In 1 Thessalonians 5:11 , Paul exhorts the church, "Therefore encourage and build one another up, just as you are already doing." The community of faith plays a vital role in providing support and encouragement, acting as instruments of God's strength in each other's lives.

The concept of a Strengthener in the Bible encompasses the divine and communal sources of strength that empower believers to live faithfully and victoriously. Through God's presence, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, the transformative power of Scripture, and the support of fellow believers, Christians find the strength to persevere and thrive in their spiritual journey.(n.) One who, or that which, gives or adds strength.

Self-Help
... Now the true and exact meaning of the Comforter is the Strengthener, the Encourager"
one who gives a man strength of mind, and courage of spirit, to do his ...
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The Comforter Given
... to enter our hearts. And, says Christ, this Strengthener and Advocate is
to replace Me and to carry on My work. 'He will send another ...
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The Christian's Peace and the Christian's Consistency
... I may hear[7] about your circumstances+, your condition, +that you are standing
firm in One Spirit+,[8] in the power of the One Strengthener, and, +with one ...
/.../moule/philippian studies/chapter iv the christians peace.htm

If, for These and Other Such Rules, You Insist Upon Having ...
... none. Tradition will be held forth to you as the originator of them, custom
as their strengthener, and faith as their observer. ...
/.../tertullian/the chaplet or de corona/chapter iv if for these.htm

Our Ally
... The 'truth' is His instrument; that is to say, the Spirit of God sent by Jesus Christ
is the Strengthener, the Encourager, the Comforter, the Fighter for us ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/our ally.htm

The Second Miracle
... We have here, then, Christ manifested as the Discerner, the Rebuker, the Answerer,
and therefore the Strengthener, of a very insufficient and ignorant faith. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the second miracle.htm

The Teacher Spirit
... service, is there, and when the Spirit of God teaches a man what God reveals in
Christ, He therein and thereby most fully discharges His office of Strengthener ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture i/the teacher spirit.htm

November the Fourth the Holy Spirit as Witness
... the unsearchable riches of Christ.". And the Holy Spirit is thus to be a
strengthener of the friends of the Lord. He will be my "Comforter ...
/.../my daily meditation for the circling year/november the fourth the holy.htm

Paul's Longing
... might have sounded too egotistical, and would have assumed too much to himself,
but he says 'that ye may be strengthened,' for the true strengthener is not Paul ...
/.../maclaren/romans corinthians to ii corinthians chap v/pauls longing.htm

Nineteenth Day. Holiness and Resurrection.
... the Holy Spirit on His disciples: the Spirit brings the Risen One into the field,
into our hearts, as a personal friend, as a Living Guide and Strengthener. ...
/.../murray/holy in christ/nineteenth day holiness and resurrection.htm

Strengthener (1 Occurrence)
...Strengthener (1 Occurrence). Daniel 11:1 And I, in the first year of Darius the
Mede, my standing 'is' for a strengthener, and for a stronghold to him; (YLT). ...
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Strengtheneth (28 Occurrences)

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Marrow (5 Occurrences)
... mar'-o (moach, chelebh, shiqquy, machah, "to make fat," "to grease"; muelos): Marrow
is the nourisher and strengthener of the bones; it is said to moisten the ...
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Strengthenedst (2 Occurrences)

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