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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.
Physical prowess 1Sa 17:4-10 See also Nu 13:31-33
Intelligence 1Co 1:22 The Gentile world relies on fallen reason rather than revelation. See also Ac 17:19-21,32; Col 2:8
Political and military might Ps 20:7 See also Ge 10:8-12; Ps 33:16; Isa 31:1; Isa 36:18-20
Prosperity Ps 49:6 See also Jer 49:4; Lk 12:18-19; 1Ti 6:17
1Co 1:25 See also 2Ch 32:7-8; Ps 49:17; Ps 146:3; Ecc 5:15; Isa 30:1-3; Lk 12:20; 1Co 1:19-20; 1Co 2:6; 1Ti 6:7; Jas 1:11
Arrogant self-confidence Ge 11:4 See also 1Sa 17:41-44; Ps 52:1 Boasting betrays the source of people’s confidence; Isa 36:8-9; Da 4:30; Lk 18:9-12; Gal 6:13; Php 3:3
Violence and oppression Ps 52:7 See also Ge 4:23-24; Ex 1:11-14; Ex 5:10-14; Jdg 6:2,6; Ps 37:14; Ps 73:3-8; Isa 5:8; Jas 5:4-6
2Sa 23:20 pp 1Ch 11:22 Benaiah; 1Ch 11:20-21 Abishai; Heb 11:32-34
5441 | philosophy |
5457 | power, human |
6121 | boasting |
6221 | rebellion |
8030 | trust |
8203 | character |
8219 | courage |
8790 | oppression |
8794 | persecution |
8820 | self-confidence |