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גְּבוּרָה H1369

H1369 is the Hebrew word גְּבוּרָה, transliterated gᵉbûwrâh and said gheb-oo-raw'. The King James Version most often renders it might.

Word: גְּבוּרָהTransliteration: gᵉbûwrâhSaid: gheb-oo-raw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 50 verses

What it means

force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory.

Where it comes from

feminine passive participle from the same as H1368 (גִּבּוֹר).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 50 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

might 23×strength 13×power 4×mighty acts 3×mastery 1×nor his power 1×hast a mighty 1×if by reason of strength 1×might make his mighty power 1×than strength 1×mighty 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength.

Verses using גְּבוּרָה

The first 40 of 50 verses, quoted in full.

Exodus 32:18 · KJV

And he said, It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery, neither is it the voice of them that cry for being overcome: but the noise of them that sing do I hear.

Judges 5:31 · KJV

So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years.

Judges 8:21 · KJV

Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels’ necks.

1 Kings 15:23 · KJV

The rest of all the acts of Asa, and all his might, and all that he did, and the cities which he built, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah? Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased in his feet.

1 Kings 16:5 · KJV

Now the rest of the acts of Baasha, and what he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

1 Kings 16:27 · KJV

Now the rest of the acts of Omri which he did, and his might that he shewed, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

1 Kings 22:45 · KJV

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

2 Kings 10:34 · KJV

Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

2 Kings 13:8 · KJV

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

2 Kings 13:12 · KJV

And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might wherewith he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

2 Kings 14:15 · KJV

Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might, and how he fought with Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

2 Kings 14:28 · KJV

Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and Hamath, which belonged to Judah, for Israel, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

2 Kings 18:20 · KJV

Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me?

2 Kings 20:20 · KJV

And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?

1 Chronicles 29:11 · KJV

Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.

1 Chronicles 29:12 · KJV

Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.

1 Chronicles 29:30 · KJV

With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.

2 Chronicles 20:6 · KJV

And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

Esther 10:2 · KJV

And all the acts of his power and of his might, and the declaration of the greatness of Mordecai, whereunto the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia?

Job 12:13 · KJV

With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

Job 26:14 · KJV

Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

Job 39:19 · KJV

Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?

Job 41:12 · KJV

I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.

Psalm 20:6 · KJV

Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

Psalm 66:7 · KJV

He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.

Psalm 71:16 · KJV

I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.

Psalm 71:18 · KJV

Now also when I am old and greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

Psalm 80:2 · KJV

Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us.

Psalm 89:13 · KJV

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

Psalm 90:10 · KJV

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.

Psalm 106:2 · KJV

Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?

Psalm 106:8 · KJV

Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

Psalm 145:12 · KJV

To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.

Psalm 147:10 · KJV

He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.

Psalm 150:2 · KJV

Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

Ecclesiastes 9:16 · KJV

Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Ecclesiastes 10:17 · KJV

Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

Isaiah 3:25 · KJV

Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.

Isaiah 11:2 · KJV

And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;

Isaiah 28:6 · KJV

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

Common questions

What does Strong's H1369 mean?

H1369 is the Hebrew word גְּבוּרָה (gᵉbûwrâh), meaning force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory.

How is H1369 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it might (23 times), strength (13 times), power (4 times), mighty acts (3 times), mastery (1 time), among others.

How many times does H1369 appear in the Bible?

גְּבוּרָה (gᵉbûwrâh) is tagged in 50 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H1369 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: feminine passive participle from the same as H1368 (גִּבּוֹר).

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