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arms in the Bible

Hebrew: זְרוֹעַ —transliteration: zeroa —meaning: arm, shoulder, or strength

Greek: βραχίων —transliteration: brachión —meaning: the arm, or strength

This word is often used to denote power/strength.

“Son of man, I have broken the arm of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and behold, it has not been bound up to be given healing or wrapped with a bandage, that it may be strong to seize the sword. —Ezekiel 30:21

Break the arm of the wicked and the evildoer, Seek out his wickedness until You find none. —Psalm 10:15 LSB

The horn of Moab has been cut in pieces and his arm broken,” declares Yahweh. —Jeremiah 48:25

It is also used of the omnipotence of God.

Terror and dread fall upon them;
By the greatness of Your arm they are still as stone;
Until Your people pass over, O Yahweh,
Until the people pass over whom You have purchased. —Exodus 15:16 LSB

He has done a mighty deed with His arm;He has scattered those who were proud in the thoughts of their heart. —Luke 1:51 LSB

You have a mighty arm;
Your hand is strong, Your right hand is exalted. —Psalm 89:13 LSB

Sing to Yahweh a new song,
For He has done wondrous deeds,
His right hand and His holy arm have worked out His salvation. —Psalm 98:1 LSB

The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and lifted up the people during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out from it. —Acts 13:17 LSB

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Article Version: June 19, 2024