Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5942 security
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5942 security

5942 security

Guaranteed safety, whether natural or spiritual, from danger or loss. Scripture stresses that ultimate security is to be found only in God himself.

The security of Israel

Their security was found in God himself Dt 33:27 See also Dt 33:26,28-29; Ezr 8:21-23; Jer 31:10-11

They were secure from danger and loss Isa 54:17 See also Eze 34:27-28

Their security was conditional upon obedience Ex 19:5 See also Dt 28:1-6,15-19

The security of believers is guaranteed

By the everlasting covenant 2Sa 23:5 See also Ro 8:29-30

In spiritual security in Jesus Christ Jn 10:28-29 See also Jn 17:12,15; Ro 8:35-39; Php 1:6; Heb 7:25

In the provision of needs Mt 6:33 See also Ps 23:1,4; Php 4:19; Heb 13:5-6; Ps 118:6-7

In safety from danger Ps 46:1 See also Ps 91:1-15; Ps 121:3-5; Jude 24-25

In a sure hope 2Ti 1:12 See also Job 19:25-27; Heb 6:19; 1Pe 1:3-5

In prophecies of security Isa 2:4; Isa 11:6-9; Isa 65:21-25; Mic 4:3-4; Rev 21:4

Provision for the security of human beings

Protection for the weak Ru 2:8-9; 1Sa 11:1-6; 1Sa 22:22-23; Ezr 6:6-7; Pr 3:29; Ac 23:10,23-24; Ro 13:3

Financial pledges Pr 6:1-5; Pr 11:15; Pr 17:18; Pr 22:26-27; Lk 10:35; Phm 17-19

Pastoral protection Jn 21:16; Ac 20:28; Php 2:19-20; 1Pe 5:1-2

False security

In Israel Jer 22:21 See also Isa 28:17-18; Isa 29:13-15; Da 11:21-24; Am 6:1; Lk 3:8; Jn 8:33

In the church Rev 3:17 See also Rev 2:4,14,20; Rev 3:1-2

In professing Christians 1Co 10:12 See also Mt 7:21-23; Mt 22:11-12; Mt 25:41-46; Lk 18:9; Heb 10:26-27; 2Pe 2:21-22; 1Jn 1:8-10; Jude 4

In the world 1Th 5:3 See also Jdg 8:11; Jdg 18:7; 1Sa 24:3-4; Job 12:6; Job 18:14; Job 31:24; Pr 27:24; Zec 1:15; Lk 17:26-28; 1Ti 6:17

See also

1345covenant
4025world, the
5466promises
5480protection
5490refuge
5890insecurity
8020faith
8106assurance
8215confidence, results
8767hypocrisy
8808riches
9610hope

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