Caravaggio, Saint Jerome Writing (c. 1605), Galleria Borghese. Public domain.
11 verses in the King James Version. Word study for “power” →
And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD .
In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.
Wherefore do the wicked live, become old, yea, are mighty in power?
Will he plead against me with his great power? No; but he would put strength in me.
He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no man is sure of life.
How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength?
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and in judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict.
I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
