This noun denotes the capacity or power to stand one's ground, especially in the face of opposition or threat. Leviticus 26:37 uses it in a covenant curse context: if Israel disobeys, they will have no 'ability to stand before their enemies.' The term derives from the root קום (to stand, arise) and emphasizes not merely physical standing but the capacity to maintain position, resist defeat, and endure. It appears in military contexts where standing versus fleeing determines survival. The concept is both physical and metaphorical, encompassing courage, strength, and divine empowerment.