Strong's H1369 · Hebrew
גְּבוּרָה
gᵉbûwrâh · /gheb-oo-raw'/
Definition
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
KJV: force, mastery, might, mighty (act, power), power, strength.
Root / derivation: feminine passive participle from the same as H1368 (גִּבּוֹר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered גְּבוּרָה across 61 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
61 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges2 verses
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 8:21Then 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. ornaments: or, ornaments like the moon
1 Kings4 verses
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 16:5Now 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 16:27Now 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 22:45Now 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 Kings7 verses
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 13:8Now 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 13:12And 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 14:15Now 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 14:28Now 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 18:20Thou 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? sayest: or, talkest vain: Heb. word of the lips I have: or, but counsel and strength are for the war
2 Kings 20:20And 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 Chronicles3 verses
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 29:12Both 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 29:30With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries.
Job4 verses
With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding. With: that is, With God
Job 26:14Lo, 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 39:19Hast thou given the horse strength? hast thou clothed his neck with thunder?
Job 41:12I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
Psalms17 verses
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. his holy: Heb. the heaven of his holiness with: Heb. by the strength of the salvation of
Psalms 21:13Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.
Psalms 54:1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, Maschil, A Psalm of David, when the Ziphims came and said to Saul, Doth not David hide himself with us? Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength.
Psalms 65:6Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:
Psalms 66:7He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebellious exalt themselves. Selah.
Psalms 71:16I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
Psalms 71:18Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come. when: Heb. unto old age and gray hairs thy strength: Heb. thine arm
Psalms 80:2Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and save us. come: Heb. come for salvation to us
Psalms 89:13Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. a: Heb. an arm with might
Psalms 90:10The 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. The days: Heb. As for the days of our years, in them are seventy years
Psalms 106:2Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise?
Psalms 106:8Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.
Psalms 145:4One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.
Psalms 145:11They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;
Psalms 145:12To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
Psalms 147:10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Psalms 150:2Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
Ecclesiastes2 verses
Isaiah7 verses
Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war. mighty: Heb. might
Isaiah 11:2And 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 28:6And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
Isaiah 30:15For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.
Isaiah 33:13Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
Isaiah 36:5I say, sayest thou, (but they are but vain words) I have counsel and strength for war: now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? vain: Heb. a word of lips I have: or, but counsel and strength are for the war
Isaiah 63:15Look down from heaven, and behold from the habitation of thy holiness and of thy glory: where is thy zeal and thy strength, the sounding of thy bowels and of thy mercies toward me? are they restrained? the sounding: or, the multitude
Jeremiah6 verses
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
Jeremiah 10:6Forasmuch as there is none like unto thee, O LORD; thou art great, and thy name is great in might.
Jeremiah 16:21Therefore, behold, I will this once cause them to know, I will cause them to know mine hand and my might; and they shall know that my name is The LORD. The LORD: or, JEHOVAH
Jeremiah 23:10For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not right. swearing: or, cursing course: or, violence
Jeremiah 49:35Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Jeremiah 51:30The mighty men of Babylon have forborn to fight, they have remained in their holds: their might hath failed; they became as women: they have burned her dwellingplaces; her bars are broken.
Ezekiel2 verses
There is Edom, her kings, and all her princes, which with their might are laid by them that were slain by the sword: they shall lie with the uncircumcised, and with them that go down to the pit. laid: Heb. given, or, put
Ezekiel 32:30There be the princes of the north, all of them, and all the Zidonians, which are gone down with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed of their might; and they lie uncircumcised with them that be slain by the sword, and bear their shame with them that go down to the pit.
Micah2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1369 (gᵉbûwrâh) mean?
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
How many times does H1369 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) appears in 61 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “might.”
How is gᵉbûwrâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1369 is rendered as “might” (27×), “strength” (17×), “power” (9×), “acts” (4×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word גְּבוּרָה come from?
feminine passive participle from the same as H1368 (גִּבּוֹר);