weakness WEAKNESS, n. 1. Want of physical strength; want of force or vigor; feebleness; as the weakness of a child; the weakness of an invalid; the weakness of a wall or bridge, or of thread or cordage. 2. Want of sprightliness. Soft, without weakness; without glaring, gay. 3. Want of steadiness. By such a review, we shall discern and strengthen our weaknesses. 4. Infirmity; unhealthiness; as weakness of constitution. 5. Want of moral force or effect upon the mind; as the weakness of evidence; the weakness of arguments. 6. Want of judgment; feebleness of mind; foolishness. All wickedness is weakness. 7. Defect; failing; fault; with a plural. Many take pleasure in spreading abroad the weaknesses of an exalted character. Note: It says "want" like 5 times in there! Interesting.... Scriptures: Ether 12:27 27 And if men come unto me I will show unto them their weakness. I give unto men weakness that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; for if they humble themselves before me, and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them. 1 Corinthians 15:43 43 It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: 1 Corinthians 2:3 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. Hebrews 11:34 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. Doctrine and Covenants 35:17 17 And I have sent forth the fulness of my gospel by the hand of my servant Joseph; and in weakness have I blessed him; 1 Corinthians 1:25 25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and theweakness of God is stronger than men. Hebrews 7:18 18 For there is verily a disannulling of the commandment going before for the weakness and unprofitableness thereof. Alma 56:19 19 And thus were we favored of the Lord; for had they come upon us in this our weakness they might have perhaps destroyed our little army; but thus were we preserved. 2 Nephi 3:13 13 And out of weakness he shall be made strong, in that day when my work shall commence among all my people, unto the restoring thee, O  of Israel, saith the Lord.  Love is friendship that has caught fire. It is quiet understanding, mutual confidence, sharing and forgiving. It is loyalty through good and bad times. It settles for less than perfection and makes allowances for human weaknesses. Ann Landers  Never build your emotional life on the weaknesses of others. George Santayana  My weaknesses... I wish I could come up with something. I'd probably have the same pause if you asked me what my strengths are. Maybe they're the same thing. Al Pacino  If human beings are perceived as potentials rather than problems, as possessing strengths instead of weaknesses, as unlimited rather that dull and unresponsive, then they thrive and grow to their capabilities. Barbara Bush  When a batter swings and I see his knees move, I can tell just what his weaknesses are then I just put the ball where I know he can't hit it. Satchel Paige  (Kinda like the adversary) Let us speak, though we show all our faults and weaknesses, - for it is a sign of strength to be weak, to know it, and out with it - not in a set way and ostentatiously, though, but incidentally and without premeditation. Herman Melville  Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/weaknesses.html#xf2JIcAZxX56by3E.99 Personal Definition: So, in the definition, it says the word "want" like 5 times, which I thought was interesting. I think "want" and "weak" are very similar words. When we want something, we are vulnerable to it, which makes us weak. I think satan uses that tactic a lot, but I think God does too. Except in a different way. When we want some knowledge, or truth, (Which is what HE wants us to do) then we aren't really vulnerable, but more strengthened and determined. So, really, when we follow what God wants, and want what He wants, and come unto Him for it, then he will turn our wants, or weaknesses, and turn them to strength. I