All human strength derives from God. Among non-believers, strength may become a source of arrogant self-confidence, the oppression of others or rebellion against God.

1 Samuel 17:4-10

The strength of the ungodly

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Physical prowess

Numbers 13:31-33
1 Corinthians 1:22

Intelligence

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Acts 17:19-21,32

The Gentile world relies on fallen reason rather than revelation.

Colossians 2:8
Psalms 20:7

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Political and military might

Genesis 10:8-12
Psalms 33:16
Isaiah 31:1; 36:18-20
Psalms 49:6

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Prosperity

Jeremiah 49:4
Luke 12:18-19
1 Timothy 6:17
1 Corinthians 1:25

The ultimate futility of human strength

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2 Chronicles 32:7-8
Psalms 49:17; 146:3
Ecclesiastes 5:15
Isaiah 30:1-3
Luke 12:20
1 Corinthians 1:19-20; 2:6
1 Timothy 6:7
James 1:11
Genesis 11:4

Negative consequences of human strength

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Arrogant self-confidence

1 Samuel 17:41-44
Psalms 52:1
Isaiah 36:8-9
Daniel 4:30

Boasting betrays the source of people's confidence

Luke 18:9-12
Galatians 6:13
Philippians 3:3
Psalms 52:7

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Violence and oppression

Genesis 4:23-24
Exodus 1:11-14; 5:10-14
Judges 6:2,6
Psalms 37:14; 73:3-8
Isaiah 5:8
James 5:4-6
2 Samuel 23:20

The physical strength of some godly men

1 Chronicles 11:20-21

pp 1Ch 11:22

Benaiah

Hebrews 11:32-34

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Abishai

5441 philosophy
5457 power, human
6121 boasting
6221 rebellion
8030 trust
8203 character
8219 courage
8790 oppression
8794 persecution
8820 self-confidence