1,073 verses contain “might” (in the KJV: 967, in the BSB: 380) — showing 901–1,000
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And therefore have I shewed thee the treasures of the Highest: after other three days I will speak other things unto thee, and declare unto thee
mighty and
wondrous things.
But I will bring them with a
mighty hand and a stretched out arm, and
smite Egypt with plagues, as before, and will destroy all the land thereof.
The great and
mighty clouds shall be
puffed up full of wrath, and the star, that they may make all the earth afraid, and them that dwell therein; and they shall pour out over every high and eminent place an
horrible star,
Woe be unto thee, thou
wretch, because thou hast made
thyself like unto her; and hast decked thy daughters in
whoredom, that they
might please and glory in thy lovers, which have always desired to commit
whoredom with thee.
Thou shalt be
weakened as a poor woman with stripes, and as one
chastised with wounds, so that the
mighty and lovers shall not be able to receive thee.
The mighty Lord sendeth the plagues and who is he that can drive them away?
Like as an
arrow which is shot of a
mighty archer returneth not backward: even so the plagues that shall be sent upon earth shall not return again.
In the desert hath he made springs of water, and pools upon the tops of the mountains, that the floods might pour down from the high rocks to water the earth.
If ye turn to him with your whole heart, and with your whole mind, and deal uprightly before him, then will he turn unto you, and will not hide his face from you. Therefore see what he will do with you, and
confess him with your whole mouth, and praise the Lord of
might, and
extol the
everlasting King. In the land of my captivity do I praise him, and declare his
might and majesty to a sinful nation. O ye sinners, turn and do justice before him: who can tell if he will accept you, and have mercy on you?
And he made the gates thereof, even gates that were raised to the height of seventy cubits, and the breadth of them was forty cubits, for the going forth of his
mighty armies, and for the setting in
array of his
footmen:
And he pitched between Geba and Scythopolis, and there he
tarried a whole month, that he
might gather together all the carriages of his army.
For thy power standeth not in multitude nor thy
might in strong men: for thou art a God of the
afflicted, an helper of the
oppressed, an
upholder of the weak, a
protector of the
forlorn, a saviour of them that are without hope.
And make every nation and tribe to acknowledge that thou art the God of all power and might, and that there is none other that protecteth the people of Israel but thou.
And they wondered at her beauty, and
admired the children of Israel because of her, and every one said to his neighbour, Who would
despise this people, that have among them such women? surely it is not good that one man of them be left who being let go
might deceive the whole earth.
For we have heard of thy wisdom and thy
policies, and it is reported in all the earth, that thou only art excellent in all the kingdom, and
mighty in knowledge, and wonderful in feats of war.
Likewise Holofernes said unto her. God hath done well to send thee before the people, that strength might be in our hands and destruction upon them that lightly regard my lord.
So she arose, and decked herself with her
apparel and all her woman’s
attire, and her
maid went and laid soft skins on the ground for her over against Holofernes, which she had received of Bagoas for her daily use, that she
might sit and eat upon them.
And she
smote twice upon his neck with all her
might, and she took away his head from him.
Therefore he
cried with a loud voice, with
weeping, and
sighing, and a
mighty cry, and rent his garments.
For the
mighty one did not fall by the young men, neither did the sons of the
Titans smite him, nor high giants set upon him: but
Judith the daughter of Merari
weakened him with the beauty of her countenance.
And at their cry all nations were prepared to battle, that they might fight against the righteous people.
Now when I asked my counsellors how this
might be brought to pass, Aman, that
excelled in wisdom among us, and was approved for his constant good will and
steadfast fidelity, and had the honour of the second place in the kingdom,
But I did this, that I
might not
prefer the glory of man above the glory of God: neither will I worship any but thee, O God, neither will I do it in pride.
O thou
mighty God above all, hear the voice of the
forlorn and deliver us out of the hands of the
mischievous, and deliver me out of my fear.
And that they be children of the most high and most mighty, living God, who hath ordered the kingdom both unto us and to our progenitors in the most excellent manner.
For he created all things, that they might have their being: and the generations of the world were healthful; and there is no poison of destruction in them, nor the kingdom of death upon the earth:
Yea, a
mighty wind shall stand up against them, and like a storm shall blow them away: thus iniquity shall lay waste the whole earth, and ill dealing shall overthrow the thrones of the
mighty.
But a
sore trial shall come upon the
mighty.
Wisdom reacheth from one end to another
mightily: and sweetly
doth she order all things.
She defended him from his enemies, and kept him safe from those that lay in wait, and in a
sore conflict she gave him the victory; that he
might know that goodness is stronger than all.
That they
might know, that
wherewithal a man sinneth, by the same also shall he be punished.
Whereof not only the
harm might dispatch them at once, but also the terrible sight utterly destroy them.
Yea, and without these
might they have fallen down with one blast, being
persecuted of
vengeance, and scattered abroad through the breath of thy power: but thou hast ordered all things in measure and number and weight.
That the land, which thou esteemedst above all other, might receive a worthy colony of God’s children.
For neither is there any God but thou that careth for all, to whom thou
mightest shew that thy judgment is not unright.
For if thou
didst punish the enemies of thy children, and the condemned to death, with such
deliberation, giving them time and place, whereby they
might be delivered from their
malice:
But if they were
astonished at their power and virtue, let them understand by them, how much
mightier he is that made them.
For he provided for it that it might not fall, knowing that it was unable to help itself; for it is an image, and hath need of help:
Whom men could not honour in presence, because they dwelt far off, they took the
counterfeit of his
visage from far, and made an express image of a king whom they honoured, to the end that by this their forwardness they
might flatter him that was absent, as if he were present.
To the end that they, desiring food,
might for the
ugly sight of the beasts sent among them
lothe even that, which they must needs desire; but these, suffering
penury for a short space,
might be made partakers of a strange taste.
But they were troubled for a small season, that they
might be
admonished, having a sign of salvation, to put them in
remembrance of the commandment of thy law.
For they were
pricked, that they should remember thy words; and were quickly saved, that not falling into deep
forgetfulness, they
might be continually mindful of thy goodness.
For
sometime the flame was
mitigated, that it
might not burn up the beasts that were sent against the ungodly; but themselves
might see and perceive that they were
persecuted with the judgment of God.
And at another time it burneth even in the midst of water above the power of fire, that it might destroy the fruits of an unjust land.
But snow and ice
endured the fire, and melted not, that they
might know that fire burning in the
hail, and
sparkling in the rain, did destroy the fruits of the enemies.
But this again did even
forget his own strength, that the righteous
might be
nourished.
That thy children, O Lord, whom thou lovest, might know, that it is not the growing of fruits that nourisheth man: but that it is thy word, which preserveth them that put their trust in thee.
That it
might be known, that we must prevent the sun to give thee
thanks, and at the
dayspring pray unto thee.
For neither
might the corner that held them keep them from fear: but noises as of waters falling down sounded about them, and
sad visions appeared unto them with heavy countenances.
No power of the fire
might give them light: neither could the bright flames of the stars
endure to
lighten that
horrible night.
And when they had determined to
slay the babes of the saints, one child being cast forth, and saved, to reprove them, thou tookest away the multitude of their children, and destroyedst them altogether in a
mighty water.
For the
destiny,
whereof they were worthy, drew them unto this end, and made them
forget the things that had already happened, that they
might fulfil the punishment which was wanting to their torments:
And that thy people might pass a wonderful way: but they might find a strange death.
For the whole creature in his proper kind was fashioned again
anew, serving the peculiar commandments that were given unto them, that thy children
might be kept without
hurt:
She will lie upon him as a
mighty stone of trial; and he will cast her from him
ere it be long.
Seek not to be judge, being not able to take away iniquity; lest at any time thou fear the person of the mighty, an stumblingblock in the way of thy uprightness.
Strive not with a
mighty man’ lest thou fall into his hands.
Lend not unto him that is
mightier than
thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.
Many mighty men have been greatly disgraced; and the honourable delivered into other men’s hands.
For the most High hateth sinners, and will repay
vengeance unto the ungodly, and keepeth them against the
mighty day of their punishment.
Burden not
thyself above thy power while thou livest; and have no
fellowship with one that is
mightier and richer than
thyself: for how agree the
kettle and the
earthen pot together? for if the one be
smitten against the other, it shall be broken.
If thou be invited of a
mighty man, withdraw
thyself, and so much the more will he
invite thee.
For the wisdom of the Lord is great, and he is mighty in power, and beholdeth all things:
And if there be one stiffnecked among the people, it is
marvel if he escape unpunished: for mercy and wrath are with him; he is
mighty to
forgive, and to pour out displeasure.
The Lord
hardened Pharaoh, that he should not know him, that his powerful works
might be known to the world.
He set his eye upon their hearts, that he
might shew them the greatness of his works.
He gave them to glory in his marvellous acts for ever, that they might declare his works with understanding.
It shall fight for thee against thine enemies better than a
mighty shield and strong
spear.
Suretiship hath undone many of good estate, and
shaken them as a wave of the sea:
mighty men hath it driven from their houses, so that they
wandered among strange nations.
Who hath been tried thereby, and found perfect? then let him glory. Who
might offend, and hath not
offended? or done evil, and hath not done it?
For the eyes of the Lord are upon them that love him, he is their
mighty protection and strong stay, a defence from heat, and a cover from the sun at
noon, a preservation from
stumbling, and an help from falling.
For the Lord will not be
slack, neither will the
Mighty be patient toward them, till he have
smitten in
sunder the loins of the
unmerciful, and repayed
vengeance to the heathen; till he have taken away the multitude of the proud, and broken the
sceptre of the unrighteous;
Was not the water made sweet with wood, that the virtue thereof might be known?
And he hath given men skill, that he might be honoured in his marvellous works.
Be
ashamed of
whoredom before father and mother: and of a lie before a prince and a
mighty man;
The Lord hath not given power to the saints to declare all his marvellous works, which the
Almighty Lord firmly settled, that
whatsoever is
might be established for his glory.
Who hath seen him, that he
might tell us? and who can
magnify him as he is?
There be of them, that have left a name behind them, that their praises might be reported.
He made him to hear his voice, and brought him into the dark cloud, and gave him commandments before his face, even the law of life and knowledge, that he might teach Jacob his covenants, and Israel his judgments.
And he compassed him with pomegranates, and with many golden bells round about, that as he went there
might be a sound, and a noise made that
might be heard in the temple, for a
memorial to the children of his people;
Jesus the son a Nave was
valiant in the wars, and was the successor of Moses in
prophecies, who according to his name was made great for the saving of the
elect of God, and taking
vengeance of the enemies that rose up against them, that he
might set Israel in their inheritance.
And with hailstones of mighty power he made the battle to fall violently upon the nations, and in the descent of Beth-horon he destroyed them that resisted, that the nations might know all their strength, because he fought in the sight of the Lord, and he followed the Mighty One.
That all the children of Israel might see that it is good to follow the Lord.
He called upon the
mighty Lord, when his enemies pressed upon him on every side, when he offered the
sucking lamb.
For he called upon the most high Lord; and he gave him strength in his right hand to
slay that
mighty warrior, and set up the horn of his people.
He set singers also before the altar, that by their voices they
might make sweet
melody, and daily sing praises in their songs.
He
beautified their feasts, and set in order the solemn times until the end, that they
might praise his holy name, and that the temple
might sound from morning.
Solomon reigned in a peaceable time, and was honoured; for God made all quiet round about him, that he might build an house in his name, and prepare his sanctuary for ever.
For they
entreated him evil, who nevertheless was a prophet,
sanctified in his mother’s
womb, that he
might root out, and
afflict, and destroy; and that he
might build up also, and plant.
And finishing the service at the altar, that he
might adorn the offering of the most high
Almighty,
And they bowed themselves down to worship the second time, that they might receive a blessing from the most High.
After that Nabuchodonosor king of Babylon had carried away Jechonias, and the princes, and the
captives, and the
mighty men, and the people of the land, from Jerusalem, and brought them unto Babylon.
Yet have we not prayed before the Lord, that we might turn every one from the imaginations of his wicked heart.
And now, O Lord God of Israel, that hast brought thy people out of the land of Egypt with a
mighty hand, and high arm, and with signs, and with wonders, and with great power, and hast
gotten thyself a name, as appeareth this day:
They can save no man from death, neither deliver the weak from the mighty.
In all things have we
trespassed, and not obeyed thy commandments, nor kept them, neither done as thou hast commanded us, that it
might go well with us.
And let them be confounded in all their power and might, and let their strength be broken;