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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Strengthen.

2. (a.) That strengthens; giving or increasing strength.

Greek

1991. episterizo -- to make stronger
... Word Origin from epi and sterizo Definition to make stronger NASB Word Usage
strengthened (1), strengthening (2). confirm, strengthen. ...
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5420. phrasso -- to fence in, to stop
... stop. Apparently a strengthening form of the base of phren; to fence or inclose,
ie (specially), to block up (figuratively, to silence) -- stop. ...
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2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power
... resistance. For the believer, 2480 () refers to the Lord strengthening
them with force to achieve all He gives faith for. That is ...
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4741. sterizo -- to make fast, establish
... Definition to make fast, establish NASB Word Usage confirm (1), determined (1),
establish (2), established (2), fixed (1), strengthen (6), strengthening (1). ...
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3364. ou me -- anymore, at all, neither, never
... Ie ou and me; a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all -- any more,
at all, by any (no) means, neither, never, no (at all), in no case (wise ...
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1765. enischuo -- to strengthen
... resources."]. Word Origin from en and ischuo Definition to strengthen NASB
Word Usage strengthened (1), strengthening (1). strengthen. ...
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1222. depou -- of course, surely
... depou Phonetic Spelling: (day'-poo) Short Definition: of course, indeed Definition:
of course, indeed, qualifying and yet strengthening the assertion. ...
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5106. toinun -- accordingly, therefore
... 5106 (from 5104 , "indeed," strengthening 3568 , " in light of what ") -- ( now;
introducing what is "" in light of what is (already) established. ...
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Strong's Hebrew

2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... 6), seizes (2), severe (5), show ourselves courageous (2), snaps shut (1), stands
firmly (1), strengthen (12), strengthened (19), strengthening (1), strong (31 ...
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Library

The Best Strengthening Medicine
... The Best Strengthening Medicine. A Sermon (No.2209). Intended for Reading
on Lord's-Day, June 21st, 1891,. Delivered by. CH SPURGEON,. ...
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Angels from Heaven Strengthening Him.
... DEVOUT EXERCISES. 480. " Angels from Heaven Strengthening Him. 480. LM
Anonymous. Angels from Heaven Strengthening Him. 1 Lord! ...
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LM Anonymous. Angels from Heaven Strengthening Him.
... VI. THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER. 215. LM Anonymous. Angels from Heaven
Strengthening Him. 1 When in thine hour of conflict, Lord, The ...
/.../book of hymns for public and private devotion/215 l m anonymous angels.htm

Whether Humility Has to do with the Appetite?
... Reply to Objection 3: In fortitude there is the same reason for restraining daring
and for strengthening the soul against fear: since the reason in both cases ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/aquinas/summa theologica/whether humility has to do.htm

C. The Agony in Gethsemane. Ch. 22:39-46
... be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be
done.43 And there appeared unto him an angel from heaven, strengthening him.44 And ...
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On the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Ghost
... A. The effects of Confirmation are an increase of sanctifying grace, the
strengthening of our faith, and the gifts of the Holy Ghost. ...
/.../kinkead/baltimore catechism no 4/lesson 16 on the gifts.htm

The Golden Rule of Life.
... There are two ways in which we may do good to men morally: first, by strengthening
the good that is in them; second, by suppressing and helping them to ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/orr/how to live a holy life/the golden rule of life.htm

When Lord Morley Said that the House of Lords must be Either ...
... But it is true to say that while anarchists would end both, Socialists are specially
engaged in mending (that is, strengthening and renewing) the state; and ...
/.../chesterton/whats wrong with the world/chapter 43 when lord morley.htm

On the Words of the Gospel, Luke xviii. 1,"They Ought Always to ...
... Faith pours out prayer, and the pouring out of prayer obtains the strengthening
of faith. Faith, I say, pours out prayer, the pouring ...
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'In the Holy Mount'
... You remember that in Gethsemane 'there appeared an angel from heaven strengthening
Him.' And one of the old devout painters has marvellously embraced the ...
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Thesaurus

Strengthening (23 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Strengthening (23 Occurrences). Luke 22:43 An angel from
heaven appeared to him, strengthening him. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS). ...
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Bracing (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Brace. 2. (a.) Imparting strength
or tone; strengthening; invigorating; as, a bracing north wind. ...
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Confirmation (3 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The act of confirming or strengthening; the act of establishing, ratifying,
or sanctioning; as, the confirmation of an appointment. ...
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Ahab (85 Occurrences)
... But Ahab, equal to the occasion, was clever enough to win the admiration and respect
of friend and foe, strengthening the kingdom without and within. ...
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Strengtheneth (28 Occurrences)

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Rehoboam (42 Occurrences)
... 4. Rehoboam's Prosperity: Rehoboam next occupied himself in strengthening the territory
which still remained to him by fortifying a number of cities (2 ...
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Visiting (10 Occurrences)
... Acts 18:23 After spending some time in Antioch, Paul set out on a tour, visiting
the whole of Galatia and Phrygia in order, and strengthening all the disciples ...
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Galatian (3 Occurrences)
... Acts 18:23 And having made some stay he went forth, going through in order the region
of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples. (See NAS). ...
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Fullness (31 Occurrences)
... "When as the result of the Holy Spirit's inward strengthening, Christ dwells in
the heart, and His knowledge-surpassing love is known, the only limit to ...
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Traveling (22 Occurrences)
... who lived at Lydda. (See NAS). Acts 15:41 He went through Syria and Cilicia,
strengthening the assemblies. (See NAS). Acts 19:29 and ...
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Bible Concordance

Strengthening (23 Occurrences)

Luke 22:43 An angel from heaven appeared to him, strengthening him.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)

Acts 14:22 Making strong the souls of the disciples, saying to them that they were to keep the faith, and that we have to go through troubles of all sorts to come into the kingdom of God.
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 15:41 He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the assemblies.
(WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 18:23 And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
(KJV WEY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 14:3 But the word of the prophet gives men knowledge and comfort and strength.
(See NIV)

1 Corinthians 14:26 What is it then, brothers? When you come together, each one of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has another language, has an interpretation. Let all things be done to build each other up.
(See NIV)

2 Corinthians 12:19 Again, do you think that we are excusing ourselves to you? In the sight of God we speak in Christ. But all things, beloved, are for your edifying.
(See NIV)

Philippians 4:13 For all things I have strength, in Christ's strengthening me;
(YLT)

Exodus 14:17 And I -- lo, I am strengthening the heart of the Egyptians, and they go in after them, and I am honoured on Pharaoh, and on all his force, on his chariots, and on his horsemen;
(YLT)

Ruth 1:18 And she seeth that she is strengthening herself to go with her, and she ceaseth to speak unto her;
(YLT)

2 Samuel 3:6 And it cometh to pass, in the war being between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner hath been strengthening himself in the house of Saul,
(YLT NIV)

2 Kings 12:7 and king Jehoash calleth to Jehoiada the priest, and to the priests, and saith unto them, 'Wherefore are ye not strengthening the breach of the house? and now, receive no money from your acquaintances, but for the breach of the house give it.'
(YLT)

1 Chronicles 11:10 And these 'are' heads of the mighty ones whom David hath, who are strengthening themselves with him in his kingdom, with all Israel, to cause him to reign, according to the word of Jehovah, over Israel.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 12:1 And it cometh to pass, at the establishing of the kingdom of Rehoboam, and at his strengthening himself, he hath forsaken the law of Jehovah, and all Israel with him.
(YLT)

2 Chronicles 28:20 And Tillegath-pilneser king of Assyria came unto him, and distressed him, but strengthened him not.
(See NAS RSV)

Proverbs 8:28 In His strengthening clouds above, In His making strong fountains of the deep,
(YLT)

Proverbs 24:5 Mighty 'is' the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
(YLT)

Song of Songs 7:9 And thy palate as the good wine --' Flowing to my beloved in uprightness, Strengthening the lips of the aged!
(YLT)

Isaiah 41:13 For I, Jehovah thy God, Am strengthening thy right hand, He who is saying to thee, 'Fear not, I have helped thee.'
(YLT)

Ezekiel 13:22 Because of paining the heart of the righteous with falsehood, And I have not pained it, And strengthening the hands of the wicked, So as not to turn back from his evil way, To keep him alive,
(YLT)

Ezekiel 27:9 Elders of Gebal and its wise men have been in thee, Strengthening thy breach; All ships of the sea and their mariners, Have been in thee, to trade 'with' thy merchandise.
(YLT)

Daniel 10:21 but I declare to thee that which is noted down in the Writing of Truth, and there is not one strengthening himself with me, concerning these, except Michael your head.
(YLT)

Daniel 11:6 And at the end of years they do join themselves together, and a daughter of the king of the south doth come in unto the king of the north to do upright things; and she doth not retain the power of the arm; and he doth not stand, nor his arm; and she is given up, she, and those bringing her in, and her child, and he who is strengthening her in 'these' times.
(YLT)

Subtopics

Strengthening

Related Terms

Bracing (1 Occurrence)

Confirmation (3 Occurrences)

Ahab (85 Occurrences)

Strengtheneth (28 Occurrences)

Rehoboam (42 Occurrences)

Visiting (10 Occurrences)

Galatian (3 Occurrences)

Fullness (31 Occurrences)

Traveling (22 Occurrences)