The term "strongly" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible as a standalone word, but the concept of strength and acting with strong conviction is prevalent throughout the Scriptures. The Bible often emphasizes the importance of strength, both physical and spiritual, in the life of a believer. This entry explores the biblical understanding of strength and how it is applied in various contexts.

Strength in the Old Testament

In the Old Testament, strength is frequently associated with God's power and might. For instance, in Exodus 15:2, Moses and the Israelites sing, "The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation." Here, strength is attributed to God as the source of deliverance and victory. The Hebrew word for strength, "koach," often denotes physical power, but it also signifies the ability to withstand challenges and adversities.

The Psalms frequently speak of God as a refuge and source of strength. Psalm 46:1 declares, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble." This verse highlights the believer's reliance on divine strength in times of distress, emphasizing that true strength comes from God.

Strength in the New Testament

In the New Testament, the concept of strength is often linked to spiritual fortitude and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 6:10 exhorts believers, "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." This passage encourages Christians to draw their strength from their relationship with Christ and to rely on His power to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.

The Apostle Paul frequently speaks of strength in the context of enduring hardships and fulfilling one's ministry. In Philippians 4:13, Paul writes, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse underscores the belief that Christ empowers believers to accomplish His purposes, regardless of their circumstances.

Strength in Christian Living

The Bible encourages believers to act strongly in their faith and convictions. In 1 Corinthians 16:13, Paul advises, "Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong." This call to strength involves vigilance, steadfastness, and courage in the face of challenges, reflecting a life committed to God's truth.

Moreover, strength is not only about personal resilience but also about supporting others. Romans 15:1 states, "We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves." This passage highlights the responsibility of those who are strong in faith to support and uplift those who are struggling.

Conclusion

While the word "strongly" may not appear explicitly in the BSB, the Bible's teachings on strength are clear and multifaceted. Believers are called to rely on God's strength, to act with conviction, and to support one another in love and faith. Through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, Christians are equipped to live out their faith with strength and courage.(adv.) In a strong manner; so as to be strong in action or in resistance; with strength; with great force; forcibly; powerfully; firmly; vehemently; as, a town strongly fortified; he objected strongly.5389. philotimeomai -- to love or seek after honor
... honor. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: philotimeomai Phonetic Spelling:
(fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee) Short Definition: I desire very strongly Definition: I am ...
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649. apostello -- to send, send away
... by a superior.". As an of 4724 ("send"), 649 () focuses back to (the one
sending), strongly connecting (His mission). This verb is ...
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436. anthistemi -- to set against, ie withstand
... go). [436 () was a term in classical Greek (used by Thucydides, etc.) meaning
"to strongly resist an opponent" ("take a ").]. Word ...
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3029. lian -- very, exceedingly
... 3029 () (raises) a thought, taking it from much ("a high extent") to "
much" ("a extent"), ie utterly (strongly, "to the max"). ...
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554. apekduomai -- to strip off from oneself
... 554 (from 575 , "away from," which intensifies 1562 "go down and completely away
from") -- " strip ," . The double prefixes (, ) strongly emphasize . ...
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250. aloe -- aloe
... 250 -- "The strongly aromatic, quick-drying sap of a tree (the ) -- mixed with myrrh
and used for embalming" (); "the true aloe plant (, , 1:99). ...
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3713. orego -- to stretch out, to reach after, to yearn for
... 3713 ("a primitive verb," ) -- properly, towards; (figuratively) strongly inclined
to (pulled towards); aspire to; desire to (), reach to. ...
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948. bdelussomai -- to detest
... Cognate: 948 -- properly, stink, become foul (abhorrent), detestable as ; "to strongly
detest something on the basis that it is abominable -- 'to abhor, to ...
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3923. pareisphero -- to bring in, to supply besides
... to carrying through with (). This strongly stresses the need of the believer's
, involvement in the faith-life. Word Origin from ...
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5071. tetrakosioi -- four hundred
... Scripture often uses (like "four" "one hundred" = "400") to convey important meaning.
For example, the of these two numbers strongly "" ("total "). ...
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5446. sebal -- to bear, carry (a load)
... strongly laid. (Aramaic) corresponding to cabal; to erect -- strongly laid. see
HEBREW cabal. 5445, 5446. sebal. 5447 . Strong's Numbers.
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2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... 2), snaps shut (1), stands firmly (1), strengthen (12), strengthened (19),
strengthening (1), strong (31), strong support (1), stronger (6), strongly support ( ...
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5162. nacham -- to be sorry, console oneself
... A primitive root; properly, to sigh, ie Breathe strongly; by implication, to be
sorry, ie (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or ...
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3966. meod -- muchness, force, abundance
... 2), more (2), more* (1), most (1), much* (1), quickly (1), richly (1), serious*
(1), severely (1), so (2), so much (1), sorely (1), strongly (1), swiftly (1 ...
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A Fountain of Gardens, a Well of Living Waters, and Streams ...
... CHAPTER IV. 15. A fountain of gardens, a well of Living waters, and streams
flowing strongly from Lebanon. This fountain of gardens ...
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As Many Hymns of Rist's are Accessible to the English Reader, we ...
... As many hymns of Rist's are accessible to the English reader, we choose one that
is less known, but that strongly illustrates his character. THE TRUE JOY. ...
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Adam and Eve; Obedience Most Strongly Enjoined by God on Man.
... Book II. Chapter 35 [XXI.]"Adam and Eve; Obedience Most Strongly Enjoined
by God on Man. When the first human beings"the one ...
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How Taricheae was Taken. A Description of the River Jordan, and of ...
... 1. And now Vespasian pitched his camp between this city and Taricheae, but fortified
his camp more strongly, as suspecting that he should be forced to stay ...
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On the Omnipresence of God
... "Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the Lord." Jer.23:24. 1. How strongly
and beautifully do these words express the omnipresence of God! ...
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Implanting in Christ.
... Christ. Let this be firmly and strongly maintained. The ... forming. And yet
this union with Christ must be strongly emphasized. The ...
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Synopsis. --Account to be Made of the Law of Atrophy through ...
... a single fact cannot give adequate ground for the general inference of a universal
principle; that a remote historical fact, however strongly attested, can ...
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On Knowing Christ after the Flesh
... under that character. 3. The meaning, then, of this strongly figurative
expression appears to be no other than this. From the time ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 117 on knowing christ.htm

Our Unrighteousness.
... had a natural righteousness in himself. The fathers have always strongly
emphasized this point. They taught that Adam's original ...
/.../kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xv our unrighteousness.htm

Of Meditating on the Future Life.
... For since God well knows how strongly we are inclined by nature to a slavish love
of this world, in order to prevent us from clinging too strongly to it, he ...
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Strongly (15 Occurrences)
... so as to be strong in action or in resistance; with strength; with great force;
forcibly; powerfully; firmly; vehemently; as, a town strongly fortified; he ...
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Envy (56 Occurrences)
... 8. (vt) To long after; to desire strongly; to covet. 9. (vt) To do harm to; to
injure; to disparage. 10. (vt) To hate. 11. (vt) To emulate. 12. ...
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Ambitious (6 Occurrences)
... or distinction. 2. (a.) Strongly desirous; -- followed by of or the infinitive;
as, ambitious to be or to do something. 3. (a.) Springing ...
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Philippi (8 Occurrences)
... Not only is the plain itself well watered and of extraordinary fertility, but a
strongly-fortified post planted here would secure the natural land-route from ...
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Strove (25 Occurrences)

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Preacher (27 Occurrences)
... He says "Surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God" (8:12),
no matter how strongly appearances may indicate the contrary. ...
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Thessalonians (6 Occurrences)
... 2. Confirmation of Luke's Narrative in the Epistle: The historicity of Luke's story
of the founding of the church is strongly supported by the text of the ...
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Ecclesiastes (1 Occurrence)
... He says "Surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God" (8:12),
no matter how strongly appearances may indicate the contrary. ...
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Jude (4 Occurrences)
... indicated by the words, "written very recently in our own time," which would fix
the date of the fragment at circa 170 AD Salmon, however, strongly inclines to ...
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Strongholds (44 Occurrences)

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