Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Go not forth into the field, nor walk by the way; for the sword of the enemy and fear is on every side.

Bible References

Go not

Jeremiah 4:5
Declare in Judah, make known in Jerusalem, by saying, "Blow the trumpet in the land, cry out, and say, "Gather together and let's go to the fortified cities!'
Jeremiah 8:14
Why are we sitting here? Join together! Let's go to the fortified cities and perish there! For the LORD our God has condemned us to perish and given us poisoned water to drink, because we have sinned against him.
Jeremiah 14:18
If I go out into the field, I see those slain by the sword! If I go into the city, I see the ravages of the famine! Indeed, both prophet and priest ply their trade in the land, but they don't know anything.'"
Judges 5:6
During the lifetime of Anath's son Shamgar and during the lifetime of Jael highways remained deserted, while travelers kept to back roads.

The sword

Jeremiah 4:10
Then I replied, "Ah, Lord GOD, you have completely deceived this people and Jerusalem when you said, "You will have peace,' while the sword is at their throat!"
2 Chronicles 15:5
"During those days, it wasn't safe for anyone to come and go, because many civil disturbances afflicted everyone who lived in the territories.
Job 18:11
"He is petrified by terror that surrounds him on all sides; they chase at his heels.
Psalm 31:13
I have heard the slander of many; it is like terror all around me, as they conspire together and plot to take my life.
Isaiah 1:20
but if you refuse and rebel, you'll be devoured by the sword, because the LORD has spoken."
Luke 19:43
because the days will come when your enemies will build walls around you, surround you, and close you in on every side.

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