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The term "strengtheneth" is derived from the verb "to strengthen," which means to make strong or stronger, to fortify, or to support. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the divine empowerment and encouragement provided by God to His people. This concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating God's role as a source of strength for those who trust in Him.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of God strengthening His people is a recurring theme. One of the most notable examples is found in the Psalms, where David frequently acknowledges God as his source of strength. In Psalm 18:32 , David declares, "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear." Here, the psalmist attributes his ability to overcome challenges to the divine empowerment provided by God.

The prophet Isaiah also speaks of God's strengthening power. In Isaiah 41:10 , God reassures His people, saying, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My right hand of righteousness." This passage emphasizes God's promise to support and fortify His people, especially in times of fear and uncertainty.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, the concept of being strengthened by God is further developed through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The Apostle Paul frequently writes about the strength that believers receive through their relationship with Christ. In Philippians 4:13 , Paul famously states, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse highlights the belief that Christ empowers believers to face all circumstances with confidence and resilience.

Paul also prays for the spiritual strengthening of the church in Ephesians 3:16 , where he writes, "I ask that out of the riches of His glory, He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being." This prayer underscores the role of the Holy Spirit in fortifying believers from within, enabling them to live out their faith with boldness and perseverance.

Theological Implications

The concept of God strengthening His people carries significant theological implications. It underscores the belief in God's omnipotence and His active involvement in the lives of believers. The divine strengthening is not merely physical but encompasses spiritual and emotional fortitude, enabling believers to endure trials, resist temptation, and fulfill their God-given purposes.

Furthermore, the idea of being strengthened by God is closely linked to the themes of grace and dependence. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's strength rather than their own, recognizing that true power and endurance come from Him. This reliance fosters a deeper relationship with God, characterized by trust and humility.

Practical Application

For believers today, the promise of God's strengthening presence offers comfort and encouragement. In times of weakness, uncertainty, or adversity, Christians are reminded to seek God's strength through prayer, Scripture, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. By doing so, they can experience the sustaining power of God in their daily lives, enabling them to overcome challenges and live out their faith with courage and conviction.

Library

Bread that Strengtheneth Man's Hearts
... Bread that Strengtheneth Man's Hearts. Gerhard Ter Steegen John 6:35. Man, earthy
of the earth, an-hungered feeds. On earth's dark poison tree". ...
/.../hymns of ter steegen suso and others/bread that strengtheneth mans hearts.htm

M. Gaskell. Christ who Strengtheneth Me.
... IV. REMEMBRANCE OF CHRIST. 148. 7s. M. Gaskell. Christ Who Strengtheneth
Me. 1 When arise the thoughts of sin, When the world our ...
/.../book of hymns for public and private devotion/148 7s m gaskell christ.htm

M. Furness. Christ who Strengtheneth Me.
... 214. 7s. M. Furness. Christ Who Strengtheneth Me. 1 Feeble, helpless, how shall
I Learn to live and learn to die? Who, O God, my guide shall be? ...
/.../book of hymns for public and private devotion/214 7s m furness christ.htm

There is Another Evil of the Day, which I Would were Sufficient ...
... I can do all things through Christ that strengtheneth me. ... I can do all things (saith
he) through Him that strengtheneth me. Strengthen me, that I can. ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter xxxi there is another.htm

About to Speak of the Temptations of the Lust of the Flesh, He ...
... I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." [895] Lo!
a soldier of the celestial camp"not dust as we are. ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/chapter xxxi about to speak of.htm

On the Second Part of the Psalm.
... "The Lord strengtheneth the righteous."Not only so" (saith that same Paul, whilst
suffering many ... "But the Lord," he saith, "strengtheneth the righteous."... ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/on the second part of.htm

Philippians iv. 14-Oct
... in want. I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me. Howbeit, ye did
well, that ye had fellowship with my affliction.". I have ...
/.../homily xv philippians iv 14-oct.htm

Psalm CIV.
... 21. "And bread strengtheneth man's heart." What is this, brethren? As it were,
he hath forced us to understand what bread he was speaking of. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm civ.htm

Book of Hymns for Public and Private Devotion
... 148. 7s. M. Gaskell. Christ Who Strengtheneth Me. 149. CM Gaskell. Following After
Jesus. ... 214. 7s. M. Furness. Christ Who Strengtheneth Me. 215. LM Anonymous. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/various/book of hymns for public and private devotion/

Psalm CXLV.
... all His works.". 13. "The Lord strengtheneth all that are falling"
(ver.14). But who are "all that are falling"? All indeed fall ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxlv.htm

Thesaurus

Strengtheneth (28 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Strengtheneth (28 Occurrences). Philippians 4:13 I can
do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV ASV WBS). ...
/s/strengtheneth.htm - 14k

Buildeth (73 Occurrences)
... 26:9 And Uzziah buildeth towers in Jerusalem, by the gate of the corner, and by
the gate of the valley, and by the angle, and strengtheneth them; (YLT). ...
/b/buildeth.htm - 28k

Reigneth (54 Occurrences)
... 2 Chronicles 12:13 And king Rehoboam strengtheneth himself in Jerusalem, and reigneth;
for a son of forty and two years 'is' Rehoboam in his reigning, and ...
/r/reigneth.htm - 22k

Strengthening (23 Occurrences)

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Ascend (86 Occurrences)
... (YLT). 2 Chronicles 32:5 And he strengtheneth himself, and buildeth the whole of
the wall that is broken, and causeth 'it' to ascend unto the towers, and at the ...
/a/ascend.htm - 37k

Girdeth (11 Occurrences)
... girdeth it on. (YLT). Proverbs 31:17 She girdeth her loins with strength,
and strengtheneth her arms. (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Joel 1 ...
/g/girdeth.htm - 9k

Gladden (7 Occurrences)
... (See RSV). Psalms 104:15 And wine which gladdeneth the heart of man; making his
face shine with oil; and with bread he strengtheneth man's heart. ...
/g/gladden.htm - 8k

Gladdeneth (1 Occurrence)
... Psalms 104:15 And wine which gladdeneth the heart of man; making his face shine
with oil; and with bread he strengtheneth man's heart. (DBY). ...
/g/gladdeneth.htm - 6k

Refiner (10 Occurrences)
... doth an artizan the refiner, A smoother 'with' a hammer, Him who is beating 'on'
an anvil, Saying, 'For joining it 'is' good,' And he strengtheneth it with ...
/r/refiner.htm - 13k

Pursueth (28 Occurrences)
... Exodus 14:8 and Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he
pursueth after the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel are going out with a ...
/p/pursueth.htm - 14k

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Strengtheneth (28 Occurrences)

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
(KJV ASV WBS)

Exodus 9:12
And Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh, and he hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken unto Moses.
(YLT)

Exodus 10:20
and Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh, and he hath not sent the sons of Israel away.
(YLT)

Exodus 10:27
And Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh, and he hath not been willing to send them away;
(YLT)

Exodus 11:10
and Moses and Aaron have done all these wonders before Pharaoh, and Jehovah strengtheneth Pharaoh's heart, and he hath not sent the sons of Israel out of his land.
(YLT)

Exodus 14:8
and Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursueth after the sons of Israel, and the sons of Israel are going out with a high hand,
(YLT)

Judges 3:12
and the sons of Israel add to do the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah; and Jehovah strengtheneth Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because that they have done the evil thing in the eyes of Jehovah;
(YLT)

1 Samuel 23:16
And Jonathan son of Saul riseth, and goeth unto David to the forest, and strengtheneth his hand in God,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 11:11
And he strengtheneth the bulwarks, and putteth in them leaders, and treasures of food, and oil, and wine,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 11:12
and in every city and city targets and spears, and strengtheneth them very greatly; and he hath Judah and Benjamin.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 12:13
And king Rehoboam strengtheneth himself in Jerusalem, and reigneth; for a son of forty and two years 'is' Rehoboam in his reigning, and seventeen years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, the city that Jehovah hath chosen to put His name there, out of all the tribes of Israel, and the name of his mother 'is' Naamah the Ammonitess,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 13:21
And Abijah strengtheneth himself, and taketh to him fourteen wives, and begetteth twenty and two sons, and sixteen daughters,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 17:1
And Jehoshaphat his son reigneth in his stead, and he strengtheneth himself against Israel,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 21:4
And Jehoram riseth up over the kingdom of his father, and strengtheneth himself, and slayeth all his brethren with the sword, and also -- of the heads of Israel.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 26:9
And Uzziah buildeth towers in Jerusalem, by the gate of the corner, and by the gate of the valley, and by the angle, and strengtheneth them;
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 29:3
He, in the first year of his reign, in the first month, hath opened the doors of the house of Jehovah, and strengtheneth them,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 32:5
And he strengtheneth himself, and buildeth the whole of the wall that is broken, and causeth 'it' to ascend unto the towers, and at the outside of the wall another, and strengtheneth Millo, 'in' the city of David, and maketh darts in abundance, and shields.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 35:2
and he stationeth the priests over their charges, and strengtheneth them for the service of the house of Jehovah,
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 36:13
and also, against king Nebuchadnezzar he hath rebelled, who had caused him to swear by God, and he hardeneth his neck, and strengtheneth his heart, against turning back unto Jehovah, God of Israel.
(YLT)

Job 15:25
For he stretcheth out his hand against God, and strengtheneth himself against the Almighty.
(KJV WBS)

Psalms 31:24
Be strong, and He strengtheneth your heart, All ye who are waiting for Jehovah!
(YLT)

Psalms 104:15
And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man's heart.
(KJV ASV DBY WBS)

Proverbs 31:17
She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.
(KJV WBS)

Ecclesiastes 7:19
Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.
(KJV DBY WBS)

Isaiah 41:7
And strengthen doth an artizan the refiner, A smoother 'with' a hammer, Him who is beating 'on' an anvil, Saying, 'For joining it 'is' good,' And he strengtheneth it with nails, it is not moved!
(YLT)

Daniel 10:18
And he addeth, and striketh against me, as the appearance of a man, and strengtheneth me,
(YLT)

Amos 2:14
And perished hath refuge from the swift, And the strong strengtheneth not his power, And the mighty delivereth not his soul.
(YLT)

Amos 5:9
That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.
(KJV WBS)

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