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.
Meaning
Categorised in: English phrases and sayings that derive from the Bible
Progress from one success to another higher level of success.
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
Source: Google Books Ngrams (1800–2020).