Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The science of military command, or the science of projecting campaigns and directing great military movements; generalship. 2. (n.) The use of stratagem or artifice.

Multi-Version Concordance Strategy (3 Occurrences) 2 Kings 18:20 Sayest thou that a mere word of the lips is counsel and strength for the war? Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me? (See RSV NIV) Isaiah 8:10 Let your designs be formed, and they will come to nothing; give your orders, and they will not be effected: for God is with us. (See NIV) Isaiah 36:5 I said: It is but vain words; for counsel and strength are for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou hast rebelled against me? (See RSV NIV)