were made strong # 01_GEN_49_24 # But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty [God] of Jacob; [from thence [is] the shepherd, the stone of Israel:] 
were made strong # 58_HEB_11_34 # Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.