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What the Bible Says About Power of God, the

Overview

The Bible addresses power of god, the across 89 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Exodus and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Praise, Faith, Music and Protection. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Sarah, Jonathan and David.

Key Bible verses about power of god, the

Old Testament

Exodus

Exodus 8:19

Then the magicians said unto Pharaoh, This is the finger of God: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.

Exodus 9:3

Behold, the hand of the LORD is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain.

Exodus 9:15

For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth.

Exodus 9:16

And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth. raised: Heb. made thee stand

Exodus 15:6

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

Exodus 15:11

Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders? gods: or, mighty ones?

Exodus 15:12

Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.

Psalms

Psalms 8:3

When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

Psalms 21:13

Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy power.

Psalms 29:3

The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. many: or, great

Psalms 29:5

The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalms 37:17

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

Psalms 62:11

God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. power: or, strength

Psalms 63:1

A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; thirsty: Heb. weary where: without water

Psalms 63:2

To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

Psalms 65:6

Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power:

Psalms 66:7

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

Psalms 68:33

To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. send: Heb. give

Psalms 68:35

O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God.

Psalms 79:11

Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; thy: Heb. thine arm preserve: Heb. reserve the children of death

Psalms 89:8

O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

Psalms 89:13

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. a: Heb. an arm with might

Psalms 102:25

Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.

Psalms 106:8

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

Psalms 136:12

With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Isaiah

Isaiah 26:4

Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength: everlasting: Heb. the rock of ages

Isaiah 33:13

Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.

Isaiah 41:10

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Isaiah 43:13

Yea, before the day was I am he; and there is none that can deliver out of my hand: I will work, and who shall let it? let it: Heb. turn it back?

Isaiah 48:13

Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spanned the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together. my: or, the palm of my right hand hath spread out

Isaiah 52:10

The LORD hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 63:12

That led them by the right hand of Moses with his glorious arm, dividing the water before them, to make himself an everlasting name?

New Testament

Romans

1 Corinthians

1 Corinthians 1:18

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.

1 Corinthians 1:24

But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 2:5

That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. stand: Gr. be

1 Corinthians 3:6

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.

1 Corinthians 3:7

So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase.

1 Corinthians 3:8

Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.

1 Corinthians 6:14

And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power.

People in the Bible and power of god, the

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying power of god, the for yourself

  • Begin with Genesis 18:14, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Psalms, Exodus and Isaiah each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus, Sarah and Jonathan and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Praise, Faith, Music and Protection.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about power of god, the?

The Bible addresses power of god, the across 89 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Psalms, Exodus and Isaiah. Closely related themes include Praise, Faith, Music and Protection. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus, Sarah, Jonathan and David.

How many Bible verses are about power of god, the?

The Bible references power of god, the in 89 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention power of god, the?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Genesis 18:14: “Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with power of god, the?

Jesus, Sarah, Jonathan, David and Moses.

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