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Definition and ConceptThe concept of protection in the Bible encompasses God's safeguarding of His people, both physically and spiritually. Protection is often associated with God's providence, His divine intervention, and the assurance of safety and security for those who trust in Him. The Bible portrays God as a refuge, a fortress, and a shield for His followers.
Biblical Instances and Themes1.
Divine Protection The Bible frequently emphasizes God's role as a protector. In
Psalm 91:4, it is written, "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart." This imagery of God as a protective bird highlights His nurturing and safeguarding nature.
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Protection from Enemies Throughout the Old Testament, God promises to protect Israel from their enemies. In
Exodus 14:14, Moses assures the Israelites, "The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still." This assurance of divine intervention is a recurring theme, demonstrating God's commitment to defending His people.
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Spiritual Protection The New Testament extends the concept of protection to spiritual realms.
Ephesians 6:11 encourages believers to "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes." This passage underscores the importance of spiritual vigilance and reliance on God's strength to withstand evil.
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Protection through Faith Faith is a key element in experiencing God's protection. In
Psalm 18:2, David declares, "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." Trusting in God is portrayed as a means of accessing His protective power.
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Protection in Times of Trouble The Bible assures believers of God's presence and protection during difficult times.
Isaiah 41:10 states, "Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." This promise provides comfort and assurance of God's unwavering support.
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Protection of the Innocent and Vulnerable Scripture also highlights God's concern for the protection of the innocent and vulnerable.
Psalm 82:3-4 commands, "Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; uphold the rights of the afflicted and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." This reflects God's justice and His call for His people to act as protectors.
Theological ImplicationsThe theme of protection in the Bible reveals God's character as a loving and powerful guardian. It reassures believers of His constant presence and His ability to shield them from harm. This protection is not only physical but also spiritual, emphasizing the comprehensive nature of God's care. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's promises and to seek His protection through prayer, faith, and obedience.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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v. t.) To cover or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard; to preserve in safety; as, a father protects his children.
Greek
1314. diaphulasso -- to guard carefully... Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: diaphulasso Phonetic Spelling: (dee-af-oo-
las'-so) Short Definition: I guard carefully,
protect, defend Definition: I
...5432. phroureo -- to guard
... Word Origin from phrouros (a guard) Definition to guard NASB Word Usage guard (1),
guarding (1), kept in custody (1), protected (1). to guard,protect....
5442. phulasso -- to guard, watch
... of Speech: Verb Transliteration: phulasso Phonetic Spelling: (foo-las'-so) Short
Definition: I keep, guard, observe Definition: (a) I guard,protect; mid: I am...
4982. sozo -- to save
... From a primary sos (contraction for obsolete saos, "safe"); to save, ie Deliver
orprotect (literally or figuratively) -- heal, preserve, save (self), do well...
5097. timoreo -- to punish, avenge
... punish. From a comparative of time and ouros (a guard); properly, toprotect one's
honor, ie To avenge (inflict a penalty) -- punish. see GREEK time....
292. amunomai -- to ward off
... defend. Middle voice of a primary verb; to ward off (for oneself), ieProtect --
defend. (emunato) -- 1 Occurrence. 291, 292. amunomai. 292a ....
Strong's Hebrew
1112. Beleshatstsar -- "Bel,protect the king," a Bab. king... 1111, 1112. Beleshatstsar or Beleshatstsar. 1113 . "Bel,
protect the king,"
a Bab.
... Word Origin of foreign origin Definition "Bel,
protect the king," a Bab.
...3181. Yachmay -- "may Heprotect," a man of Issachar
... 3180, 3181. Yachmay. 3182 . "may Heprotect," a man of Issachar. Transliteration:
Yachmay Phonetic Spelling: (yakh-mah'-ee) Short Definition: Jahmai....
5019. Nebukadnetstsar -- "Nebo,protect the boundary," a Bab. king
... Nebukadnetstsar or Nebbukadnetstsar. 5020 . "Nebo,protect the boundary," a Bab....
Word Origin of foreign origin Definition "Nebo,protect the boundary," a Bab....
1598. ganan -- to cover, surround, defend
... root Definition to cover, surround, defend NASB Word Usage defend (6),protect
(2). defend. A primitive root; to hedge about, ie (generally)protect -- defend....
8104. shamar -- to keep, watch, preserve
... observing (1), officers (2), pay attention (1), perform (3), performed (1), performing
(2), preserve (5), preserved (3), preserves (6),protect (4), protects (1...
5826. azar -- to help, succor
... succor NASB Word Usage ally (1), furthered (1), granted (1), help (38), helped
(19), helper (6), helpers (2), helping (1), helps (8),protect (1), restrains (1...
5095. nahal -- to lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a...
... A primitive root; properly, to run with a sparkle, ie Flow; hence (transitively),
to conduct, and (by inference) toprotect, sustain -- carry, feed, guide...
5526. cakak -- to overshadow, screen, cover
... 33:22) {saw-kak'}; a primitive root; properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication,
to fence in, cover over, (figuratively)protect -- cover, defence, defend...
6845. tsaphan -- to hide, treasure up
... A primitive root; to hide (by covering over); by implication, to hoard or reserve;
figuratively to deny; specifically (favorably) toprotect, (unfavorably) to...
5341. natsar -- to watch, guard, keep
... A primitive root; to guard, in a good sense (toprotect, maintain, obey, etc.) Or
a bad one (to conceal, etc.) -- besieged, hidden thing, keep(-er, -ing...
Library
That Injuries and Penalties of Persecutions are not to be Feared...
... 10. That injuries and penalties of persecutions are not to be feared by us, because
greater is the Lord toprotect than the devil to assault....
Morning Prayers.
... Lord, make me strong for noble ends,Protect and bless my loving friends; Of all
mankind good Christians make. All this I ask for Jesus' sake. Amen. 10....
Shepherd Life in the Orient.
... He must lead them out to pasture and to water, he must guide andprotect them, he
must gather them into the fold at night or into caves and enclosures, at times...
General Index.
... watch effect of warning of second advent, 373.protect advent believers after
disappointment, 374....protect people of God in time of trouble, 630-632....
Progress of Reform in Germany
... I think not of soliciting your highness's support, and far from desiring
your protection, I would ratherprotect you myself. If...
Progress of Reform in Germany.
... I think not of soliciting your highness' support, and far from desiring
your protection, I would ratherprotect you myself. If I...
Certain Amorous Speeches of the Soul to Herself in Prayer:
... I may be numbered among them whom thou dost love (whose names are written in thy
virginal breast), and whom thou dost teach, direct, help, cherish, andprotect...
The Criminal and his Relation to Society.
... Each tribesman is under the most sacred obligation toprotect the life of a member
of his tribe, or to avenge, if need be with his own life-blood, every injury...
The Our Father
... But anyone who teaches and lives by something other than God's Word defiles God's
name among us.Protect us from this, Heavenly Father! The Second Request....
True Hearing
... A question arises regarding the angels who dwell with us, serve us andprotect us,
whether their joys are equal to those of the angels in heaven, or whether...
Thesaurus
Protect (32 Occurrences)...Protect (32 Occurrences).
... (See NIV). John 17:15 I do not ask that Thou wilt remove
them out of the world, but that Thou wilt
protect them from the Evil one.
...Guard (185 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) Toprotect from danger; to secure against surprise, attack, or injury; to
keep in safety; to defend; to shelter; to shield from surprise or attack; to...
Sharezer (5 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (god)protect the king!, a son of Sennacherib,
king of Assyria. He and his brother Adrammelech murdered...
Preserve (61 Occurrences)
... 1. (vt) To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil,
harm, danger, etc.; toprotect.... He willprotect and deliver it....
Obadiah (21 Occurrences)
... was chief in the household of King Ahab (1 Kings 18:3). Amid great spiritual degeneracy
he maintained his fidelity to God, and interposed toprotect The Lord's...
Fence (12 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary (Hebrews gader), Numbers 22:24 (RV). Fences were
constructions of unmortared stones, toprotect gardens, vineyards, sheepfolds, etc....
Protecteth (1 Occurrence)
... Isaiah 31:5 As birds hovering, so will Jehovah of hostsprotect Jerusalem; he will
protect and deliver it , he will pass over and preserve it . (See JPS)....
Protected (11 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) ofProtect. Multi-Version Concordance
Protected (11 Occurrences). Mark 6:20 for Herod stood...
Belteshazzar (8 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Beltisprotect the king!, the Chaldee name given to Daniel
by Nebuchadnezzar (Dan. 1:7). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia....
Sheshbazzar (4 Occurrences)
... batstsar or sheshbatstsar): Sheshbazzar is the Hebrew or Aramaic form of the Babylonian
Shamash-aba-ucur, or Shamash-bana-ucur: "Oh Shamash,protect the father...
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