Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
The shield
Gentleness
Made me great
Bible References
The shield
Genesis 15:1
After these deeds, the word of God came unto Abram in a vision, saying, "Fear not Abram, I am thy shield; and thy reward shall be exceeding great."
Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a light and defense; the LORD will give grace and worship, and no good thing shall he withhold from them that live a godly life.
Ephesians 6:16
Above all, take to you the shield of faith, wherewith ye may quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Gentleness
Psalm 18:35
Thou hast given me the defense of thy salvation; thy right hand also shall hold me up, and thy loving correction shall make me great. {TYNDALE: And thou hast saved me with thy shield, and keptest me ever in meekness.}
Made me great
Genesis 12:2
And I will make of thee a mighty people, and will bless thee, and make thy name great, that thou mayst be a blessing.
Genesis 22:17
that I will bless thee and multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven and as the sand upon the sea side. And thy seed shall possess the gates of his enemies.
Psalm 115:14
The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children.