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From strength to strength

Psalm 84:7
They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.
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Modern Meaning

What Does “From strength to strength” Mean?

Growing progressively stronger or more successful.

Biblical Origin

Where Does This Phrase Come From?

The psalmist describes pilgrims journeying to Jerusalem who grow stronger with each step rather than wearier. The KJV phrase entered English to describe any trajectory of increasing success.

The phrase appears in Psalm 84:7 in the King James Version of the Bible, first published in 1611.

Usage Today

How Is It Used Today?

Describes continued improvement. "The company has gone from strength to strength since the rebrand."

The KJV Verse

Psalm 84:7

They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before God.

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