My Strength

Often God is called my or our Strength, especially in the psalms. When we are reminded of our frail humanity, it is comforting to remember that God makes His strength available to His people in need.

My strength (Uzzi) pictured in the Hebrew text of Jeremiah 16:19.

My strength (Uzzi) in the Hebrew text of Jeremiah 16:19.

My Strength (or our strength) in Hebrew:

‘Uzzi/‘uzzenu

Strong’s Concordance number: 5797

Bible references: Pss. 28:7; 59:17; 81:1; Isa. 49:5; Jer. 16:19

O my strength, I will sing praises to You;
For God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness.
(Psalm 59:17)

Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. (Psalm 81:1 KJV)

 

My strength (Khizqi) in the Hebrew text of Psalm 18:1.

My strength (Khizqi) in the Hebrew text of Psalm 18:1.

 

Khizqi

Strong’s Concordance number: 2391

Bible reference: Ps. 18:1

I love you, Lord, my strength. (Ps. 18:1 NIV)

 

 

My strength or My refuge (Ma’uzzi) pictured in the Hebrew text of Psalm 31:4.

My strength (Ma’uzzi) in the Hebrew text of Psalm 31:4.

 

Ma‘uzzi

Strong’s Concordance number: 4581

Bible reference: Ps. 31:4

Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my strength. (Ps. 31:4 KJV)

The NIV has My refuge in this verse.

 

My strength (Kheyli) pictured in the Hebrew text of Habakkuk 3:19.

My strength (Kheyli) in the Hebrew text of Habakkuk 3:19.

 

Kheyli

Strong’s Concordance number: 2428

Bible reference: Hab. 3:19

The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. (Habakkuk 3:19 KJV)

There are many similar names for God in the Old Testament, especially in the psalms. God is My strength and song, the God who girds me with strength, My stronghold, My strong fortress, and My strong refuge.