Meaning

From strength to strength

The meaning of the phrase

Progress from one success to another higher level of success.

The powers that be
The powers that be

What’s the origin of the phrase ‘From strength to strength’?

From the Miles Coverdale’s Version of the Bible, Psalms 84:7:

They go from strength to strength and so the God of Gods apeareth vnto the in Sion.

Historical trend

“From strength to strength” in printed material over time

Source: Google Books Ngrams (1800–2020).

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  • From strength to strength