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Prof. Barbara Newman, Northwestern University
from 2006 Bible Literary project

Go from strength to strength (Psalms 84:7)

Picture description: Pilgrims
Picture copyright: V. Gilbert and Arlisle F. Beers

bible verse

“They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.” (Psalms 84:7)

meaning

To go or progress from strength to strength is to increase in strength

origin and application

This psalm is believed to be written by David, King of Israel as a psalm for the pilgrims. As the pilgrims pressed toward the temple of God, their strength increased until they reach the holy city.

example

Businesses at our company have gone from strength to strength.

Keywords

progress strength

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