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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Ability</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/a/ability.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_timothy/1-7.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/a/ability.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Ability</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/a/abilene--a_roman_province_in_palestine.htm" title="Abilene: A Roman Province in Palestine">&#9668;</a> Ability <a href="/topical/a/abimael.htm" title="Abimael">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#top" title="Topical Bible Verses">Topical</a> &#8226; <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div><b>Definition and General Overview:</b><br>Ability refers to the capacity or power to do something, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. In the biblical context, ability is often seen as a gift from God, enabling individuals to fulfill their roles and responsibilities within the community and in service to God.<br><br><b>Old Testament References:</b><br>In the Old Testament, ability is frequently associated with skills and talents given by God for specific purposes. For example, in <a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3-5</a>, God fills Bezalel with the Spirit of God, giving him wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship to construct the Tabernacle: "And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and ability in all kinds of craftsmanship, to design artistic works in gold, silver, and bronze, to cut gemstones for settings, and to carve wood, so that he may be a master of every craft."<br><br>The concept of ability is also linked to leadership and governance. In <a href="/exodus/18-21.htm">Exodus 18:21</a>, Moses is advised to select capable men to help judge the people: "But select capable men from among the people&#8212;God-fearing, trustworthy men who hate dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as officials of thousands, hundreds, fifties, and tens."<br><br><b>New Testament References:</b><br>In the New Testament, ability is often connected to spiritual gifts and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. In <a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-7</a>, Paul speaks of different kinds of gifts, services, and workings, all given by the same Spirit for the common good: "There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different ministries, but the same Lord. There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good."<br><br>The parable of the talents in <a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a> illustrates the expectation that individuals use their abilities responsibly and productively. Each servant is given talents according to their ability, and they are judged based on how they utilize what they have been given.<br><br><b>Spiritual Implications:</b><br>Ability in the Bible is not merely a natural endowment but is often seen as a divine empowerment for service. In <a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a>, believers are encouraged to use their gifts to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace: "As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ."<br><br><b>Moral and Ethical Considerations:</b><br>The Bible emphasizes the responsible use of one's abilities. In <a href="/luke/12-48.htm">Luke 12:48</a>, Jesus teaches that "from everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded." This underscores the ethical responsibility to use one's abilities for the benefit of others and the glory of God.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br>The biblical perspective on ability highlights its divine origin and purpose. Abilities are gifts from God, meant to be used in service to Him and others, reflecting the stewardship and accountability expected of believers.<a name="top" id="top"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Bible Verses</div><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br>For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a></span><br>Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a></span><br>If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a></span><br>For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/13-22.htm">Acts 13:22</a></span><br>And when he had removed him, he raised up to them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after my own heart, which shall fulfill all my will.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/galatians/2-20.htm">Galatians 2:20</a></span><br>I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.<br><span class="source">Topicalbible.org</span><p><a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>n.</I>) The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; -- in the plural, faculty, talent.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">ABILITY</span><p>a-bil'-i-ti (dunamis, or ischus): Variously used of resources, material, mental and spiritual; e.g. of wealth, "gave after their ability" (<a href="/ezra/2-69.htm">Ezra 2:69</a>); of mental endowment, "ability to stand in the king's palace" (<a href="/daniel/1-4.htm">Daniel 1:4</a>); of talents and character, "several ability" (<a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Matthew 25:15</a>); of spiritual strength, "minister, as of the ability which God giveth" (the King James Version <a href="/1_peter/4-11.htm">1 Peter 4:11</a>). It thus may signify either possessions, native capacity, or gifts of the Holy Spirit.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/1411.htm"><span class="l">1411. dunamis -- (miraculous) power, might, strength</span></a> <br><b>...</b> dunamis Phonetic Spelling: (doo&#39;-nam-is) Short Definition: might, power, marvelous<br> works Definition: (a) physical power, force, might, <b>ability</b>, efficacy, energy <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1411.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p><a href="/greek/2426.htm"><span class="l">2426. hikanotes -- sufficiency</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: hikanotes Phonetic Spelling:<br> (hik-an-ot&#39;-ace) Short Definition: sufficiency, <b>ability</b>, power Definition <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2426.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/2479.htm"><span class="l">2479. ischus -- strength, might</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Transliteration: ischus Phonetic Spelling: (is-khoos&#39;) Short Definition: strength,<br> power Definition: strength (absolutely), power, might, force, <b>ability</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2479.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/1415.htm"><span class="l">1415. dunatos -- strong, mighty, powerful</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Cognate: 1415 (an adjective) -- properly, able, describing what is made possible<br> because of the (<b>ability</b>) exerted by the subject; &quot; <b>ability</b> or power in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1415.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2192.htm"><span class="l">2192. echo -- to have, hold</span></a> <br><b>...</b> verb Definition to have, hold NASB Word Usage <b>ability</b> (1), able (1), accompany<br> (1), acknowledge* (1), am (2), become (1), been (3), being (1), being under (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2192.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 11k</font><p><a href="/greek/4102.htm"><span class="l">4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> purpose () of our God counting you worthy of the call – even that He may fulfill<br> (His) every good-pleasure that comes from (His) goodness , in (His) <b>ability</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 18k</font><p><a href="/greek/419.htm"><span class="l">419. anexeraunetos -- unsearchable</span></a> <br><b>...</b> out &quot;) -- properly, impossible to fully investigate, no matter how great the effort<br> (inquiry); (); impossible to discover; , going beyond all human <b>ability</b> . <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/419.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2107.htm"><span class="l">2107. eudokia -- good pleasure</span></a> <br><b>...</b> that our God may deem you worthy of the calling, and may fulfill every (2107 , of<br> God) that comes from (His) goodness and (His) (4102 ), in (His) <b>ability</b>.&quot;. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2107.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><p><a href="/greek/2141.htm"><span class="l">2141. euporeo -- to prosper</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From a compound of hetoimazo and the base of poreia; (intransitively) to be good<br> for passing through, ie (figuratively) have pecuniary means -- <b>ability</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2141.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/1743.htm"><span class="l">1743. endunamoo -- to empower</span></a> <br><b>...</b> strong. 1743 (from 1722 &quot;in,&quot; which intensifies 1412 , &quot; power-<b>ability</b>&quot;) --<br> properly, to impart (make able); empowered. Word Origin <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1743.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3581.htm"><span class="l">3581. koach -- a small reptile (of unknown species)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3580, 3581. koach. 3581a . a small reptile (of unknown species). Transliteration:<br> koach Phonetic Spelling: (ko&#39;-akh) Short Definition: <b>ability</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3581.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1767.htm"><span class="l">1767. day -- sufficiency, enough</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition sufficiency, enough NASB Word Usage <b>ability</b> (1), according (1),<br> annually* (2), each time (2), enough (6), had enough (1), nothing* (1), often (8 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1767.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5381.htm"><span class="l">5381. nasag -- to reach, overtake</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>ability</b>, be able, attain unto, be able to, can get, lay at, put, reach,. A<br> primitive root; to reach (literally or figuratively) -- <b>ability</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5381.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm"><span class="l">3045. yada -- to know</span></a><br><b>...</b> root Definition to know NASB Word Usage <b>ability</b> (1), acknowledge (4), acknowledged<br> (2), acquaintances (5), acquainted (1), aware (6), becomes known (1), bring <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3045.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 8k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/8454.htm"><span class="l">8454. tushiyyah -- sound, efficient wisdom, abiding success</span></a><br><b>...</b> Or tushiyah { too-shee-yaw&#39;}; from an unused root probably meaning to substantiate;<br> support or (by implication) <b>ability</b>, ie (direct) help, (in purpose) an <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/8454.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/3581b.htm"><span class="l">3581b. koach -- strength, power</span></a><br><b>...</b> Word Origin from an unused word Definition strength, power NASB Word Usage <b>ability</b><br> (3), able (1), able* (2), force (1), fruit (1), might (4), mightily (1 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3581b.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/202.htm"><span class="l">202. on -- vigor, wealth</span></a><br><b>...</b> Probably from the same as &#39;aven (in the sense of effort, but successful); <b>ability</b>,<br> power, (figuratively) wealth -- force, goods, might, strength, substance. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/202.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_53_xxxi_volition_and_ability.htm"><span class="l">Volition and <b>Ability</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> A Treatise on the spirit and the letter, Chapter 53 [XXXI.]"Volition and<br> <b>Ability</b>. Some one will ask whether the faith itself, in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 53 xxxi volition and ability.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xxxii_gracious_ability.htm"><span class="l">Gracious <b>Ability</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> LECTURE XXXII. GRACIOUS <b>ABILITY</b>. <b>...</b> <b>Ability</b> to obey God, as we have seen, is the possession<br> of power adequate to the performance of that which is required. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxxii gracious ability.htm</font><p><a href="/library/finney/systematic_theology/lecture_xxxi_natural_ability.htm"><span class="l">Natural <b>Ability</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> LECTURE XXXI. NATURAL <b>ABILITY</b>. We next proceed to the examination of the question<br> of man&#39;s <b>ability</b> or inability to obey the commandments of God. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../finney/systematic theology/lecture xxxi natural ability.htm</font><p><a href="/library/murray/working_for_god/v_to_each_according_to.htm"><span class="l">To Each According to his <b>Ability</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> V To Each according to his <b>Ability</b>. <b>...</b> And unto one he gave five talents, to another<br> two, to another one; to each according to his several <b>ability</b>.&#39;"Matt.25:14 <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/murray/working for god/v to each according to.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_lxvii_to_the_best.htm"><span class="l">To the Best of Our <b>Ability</b>, Therefore, as in a Treatise of this <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter LXVII. To the best of our <b>ability</b>, therefore, as in a treatise<br> of this nature? To the best of our <b>ability</b>, therefore, as <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter lxvii to the best.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_the_holy_trinity/chapter_11_in_memory_understanding_or.htm"><span class="l">In Memory, Understanding [Or Intelligence], and Will, we have to <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Book X. Chapter 11."In Memory, Understanding [or Intelligence], and Will, We<br> Have to Note <b>Ability</b>, Learning, and Use. Memory, Understanding <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/on the holy trinity/chapter 11 in memory understanding or.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_li_but_seeing_that.htm"><span class="l">But Seeing that we have Answered to the Best of Our <b>Ability</b> the <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter LI. But seeing that we have answered to the best of our <b>ability</b><br> the charges brought? But seeing that we have answered <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter li but seeing that.htm</font><p><a href="/library/archelaus/the_acts_of_the_disputation_with_the_heresiarch_manes/42_but_i_shall_also.htm"><span class="l">But I Shall Also Offer, to the Best of My <b>Ability</b>...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 42 But I shall also offer, to the best of my <b>ability</b>? But I shall also<br> offer, to the best of my <b>ability</b>, some expositions of the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the acts of the disputation with the heresiarch manes/42 but i shall also.htm</font><p><a href="/library/law/an_humble_affectionate_and_earnest_address_to_the_clergy/address_145_0_0_but_to_see.htm"><span class="l">But to See the Exceeding Folly of Expecting <b>Ability</b> in Divine <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Address 145: But to see the exceeding folly of expecting <b>ability</b> in divine<br> knowledge? But to see the exceeding folly of expecting <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../address 145 0 0 but to see.htm</font><p><a href="/library/origen/origen_against_celsus/chapter_xviii_and_every_one.htm"><span class="l">And Every one who Imitates Him According to his <b>Ability</b>...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter XVIII. And every one who imitates Him according to his <b>ability</b>?<br> And every one who imitates Him according to his <b>ability</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../origen/origen against celsus/chapter xviii and every one.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/a/ability.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ability</b> (34 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>ABILITY</b>. a-bil'-i-ti (dunamis, or ischus):<br> Variously used of resources, material, mental and spiritual <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/ability.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/power.htm"><span class="l">Power (862 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) <b>Ability</b> to act, regarded as latent or inherent; the faculty of doing or<br> performing something; capacity for action or performance; capability of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/power.htm - 66k</font><p><a href="/topical/t/talent.htm"><span class="l">Talent (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) Intellectual <b>ability</b>, natural or acquired; mental endowment or capacity;<br> skill in accomplishing; a special gift, particularly in business, art, or the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/t/talent.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/powers.htm"><span class="l">Powers (43 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Then come miraculous powers, and then <b>ability</b> to cure diseases or render loving<br> service, or powers of organization, or varieties of the gift of 'tongues.' (WEY <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/powers.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/skill.htm"><span class="l">Skill (26 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> and dexterity in execution or performance, or in the application of the art or science<br> to practical purposes; power to discern and execute; <b>ability</b> to perceive <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/skill.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/cure.htm"><span class="l">Cure (28 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Then come miraculous powers, and then <b>ability</b> to cure diseases or render loving<br> service, or powers of organization, or varieties of the gift of 'tongues.' (WEY <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/cure.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/miraculous.htm"><span class="l">Miraculous (54 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Then come miraculous powers, and then <b>ability</b> to cure diseases or render loving<br> service, or powers of organization, or varieties of the gift of 'tongues.' (WEY <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/miraculous.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rehoboam.htm"><span class="l">Rehoboam (42 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> scorpions&quot; (1 Kings 12:14). Rehoboam, however, misjudged the temper of<br> the people, as well as his own <b>ability</b>. The people, led by <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rehoboam.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/maccabaeus.htm"><span class="l">Maccabaeus</span></a><br><b>...</b> to the throne as Antiochus IV, generally known as Antiochus Epiphanes (&quot;the<br> Illustrious&quot;), a typical eastern ruler of considerable practical <b>ability</b>, but whose <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/maccabaeus.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/disease.htm"><span class="l">Disease (213 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Then come miraculous powers, and then <b>ability</b> to cure diseases or render loving<br> service, or powers of organization, or varieties of the gift of 'tongues <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/d/disease.htm - 39k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/seeing-spirits-demons.html">Is seeing spirits / demons an ability God gives to some people? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-clairvoyance.html">Does the Bible say anything about clairvoyance? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/fearfully-wonderfully-made.html">What does it mean that we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14)? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/ability.htm">Ability: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ability (34 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/18-25.htm">Matthew 18:25</a></span><br />But as he had not <span class="boldtext">ability</span> to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Matthew 25:15</a></span><br />To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one; to each according to his own <span class="boldtext">ability</span>. Then he went on his journey.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/2-4.htm">Acts 2:4</a></span><br />They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the <span class="boldtext">ability</span> to speak.<br /><span class="source">(WEB)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/acts/11-29.htm">Acts 11:29</a></span><br />Then the disciples, every man according to his <span class="boldtext">ability</span>, determined to send relief unto the brethren which dwelt in Judaea:<br /><span class="source">(KJV ASV WBS RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-10.htm">1 Corinthians 12:10</a></span><br />and to another workings of miracles; and to another prophecy; and to another discerning of spirits; to another different kinds of languages; and to another the interpretation of languages. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">1 Corinthians 12:28</a></span><br />And by God's appointment there are in the Church--first Apostles, secondly Prophets, thirdly teachers. Then come miraculous powers, and then <span class="boldtext">ability</span> to cure diseases or render loving service, or powers of organization, or varieties of the gift of 'tongues.'<br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-30.htm">1 Corinthians 12:30</a></span><br />Have all miraculous powers? Have all <span class="boldtext">ability</span> to cure diseases? Do all speak in 'tongues'? Do all interpret? <br /><span class="source">(WEY)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8</a></span><br />For we don't desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened to us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-3.htm">2 Corinthians 8:3</a></span><br />For according to their power, I testify, yes and beyond their power, they gave of their own accord,<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-11.htm">2 Corinthians 8:11</a></span><br />But now complete the doing also, that as there was the readiness to be willing, so there may be the completion also out of your <span class="boldtext">ability</span>.<br /><span class="source">(WEB ASV NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11</a></span><br />By faith, even Sarah herself received power to conceive, and she bore a child when she was past age, since she counted him faithful who had promised.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/genesis/47-6.htm">Genesis 47:6</a></span><br />the land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land cause thy father and thy brethren to dwell -- they dwell in the land of Goshen, and if thou hast known, and there are among them men of <span class="boldtext">ability</span>, then thou hast set them heads over the cattle I have.'<br /><span class="source">(YLT NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/18-25.htm">Exodus 18:25</a></span><br />and Moses chooseth men of <span class="boldtext">ability</span> out of all Israel, and maketh them chiefs over the people, heads of thousands, heads of hundreds, heads of fifties, and heads of tens,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/28-3.htm">Exodus 28:3</a></span><br />You shall speak to all who are wise-hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they make Aaron's garments to sanctify him, that he may minister to me in the priest's office.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a></span><br />and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/31-6.htm">Exodus 31:6</a></span><br />I, behold, I have appointed with him Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan; and in the heart of all who are wise-hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded you:<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-25.htm">Exodus 35:25</a></span><br />All the women who were wise-hearted spun with their hands, and brought that which they had spun, the blue, the purple, the scarlet, and the fine linen.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-26.htm">Exodus 35:26</a></span><br />All the women whose heart stirred them up in wisdom spun the goats' hair. <br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-31.htm">Exodus 35:31</a></span><br />He has filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-34.htm">Exodus 35:34</a></span><br />He has put in his heart that he may teach, both he, and Oholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/35-35.htm">Exodus 35:35</a></span><br />He has filled them with wisdom of heart, to work all manner of workmanship, of the engraver, of the skillful workman, and of the embroiderer, in blue, in purple, in scarlet, and in fine linen, and of the weaver, even of those who do any workmanship, and of those who make skillful works.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1</a></span><br />"Bezalel and Oholiab shall work with every wise-hearted man, in whom Yahweh has put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all the work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that Yahweh has commanded."<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/36-2.htm">Exodus 36:2</a></span><br />Moses called Bezalel and Oholiab, and every wise-hearted man, in whose heart Yahweh had put wisdom, even everyone whose heart stirred him up to come to the work to do it:<br /><span class="source">(See RSV NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/leviticus/27-8.htm">Leviticus 27:8</a></span><br />But if he is poorer than your valuation, then he shall be set before the priest, and the priest shall value him; according to the <span class="boldtext">ability</span> of him who vowed shall the priest value him.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV ASV WBS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/14-16.htm">Numbers 14:16</a></span><br />From Jehovah's want of <span class="boldtext">ability</span> to bring in this people unto the land which He hath sworn to them -- He doth slaughter them in the wilderness. <br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/8-18.htm">Deuteronomy 8:18</a></span><br />But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/9-28.htm">Deuteronomy 9:28</a></span><br />lest the land say from which Thou hast brought us out, Because of Jehovah's want of <span class="boldtext">ability</span> to bring them in unto the land of which He hath spoken to them, and because of His hating them, He brought them out to put them to death in the wilderness;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-6.htm">1 Chronicles 26:6</a></span><br />Also to Shemaiah his son were sons born, who ruled over the house of their father; for they were mighty men of valor.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/26-31.htm">1 Chronicles 26:31</a></span><br />Of the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even of the Hebronites, according to their generations by fathers' houses. In the fortieth year of the reign of David they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valor at Jazer of Gilead.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-2.htm">1 Chronicles 29:2</a></span><br />Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for the things of gold, and the silver for the things of silver, and the brass for the things of to be set, stones for inlaid work, and of various colors, and all manner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nehemiah/5-8.htm">Nehemiah 5:8</a></span><br />I said to them, We after our <span class="boldtext">ability</span> have redeemed our brothers the Jews, that were sold to the nations; and would you even sell your brothers, and should they be sold to us? Then held they their peace, and found never a word.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-11.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:11</a></span><br />And again I saw under the sun that the reward goes not to him who is quick, or the fruits of war to the strong; and there is no bread for the wise, or wealth for men of learning, or respect for those who have knowledge; but time and chance come to all.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/1-4.htm">Daniel 1:4</a></span><br />youths in whom was no blemish, but well-favored, and skillful in all wisdom, and endowed with knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had <span class="boldtext">ability</span> to stand in the king's palace; and that he should teach them the learning and the language of the Chaldeans.<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/5-12.htm">Daniel 5:12</a></span><br />because an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and showing of dark sentences, and dissolving of doubts, were found in the same Daniel, whom the king named Belteshazzar. 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