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Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A shield
After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:
Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
Who is like you,
a people saved by the Lord?
He is the shield that protects you,
the sword you boast in.
Your enemies will cringe before you,
and you will tread on their backs.
He is our help and shield.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Defense » Who the lord defends
The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I praise Him with my song. The Lord is the strength of His people; He is a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.
And the Lord surrounds His people,
both now and forever.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
You surround him with favor like a shield.
The Lord brings death and gives life; He sends [some] to Sheol, and He raises [others] up. The Lord brings poverty and gives wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the garbage pile. He seats them with noblemen and gives them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the Lord's; He has set the world on them. read more.
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked are silenced in darkness, for a man does not prevail by [his own] strength.
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked are silenced in darkness, for a man does not prevail by [his own] strength.
the word of the Lord is pure.
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
One day the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. The Lord asked Satan, "Where have you come from?" "From roaming through the earth," Satan answered Him, "and walking around on it." Then the Lord said to Satan, "Have you considered My servant Job? No one else on earth is like him, a man of perfect integrity, who fears God and turns away from evil." read more.
Satan answered the Lord, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't You placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions are spread out in the land.
Satan answered the Lord, "Does Job fear God for nothing? Haven't You placed a hedge around him, his household, and everything he owns? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions are spread out in the land.
the word of the Lord is pure.
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Glory
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » Grace
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
But He gives greater grace. Therefore He says:
God resists the proud,
but gives grace to the humble.
but gives grace to the humble.
Glory » The lord giving glory
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. My salvation and glory depend on God; my strong rock, my refuge, is in God.
Glory » Spiritual » Is given by God
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
God » Leader » Light, a
Bind the festival sacrifice with cords
to the horns of the altar.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Now this is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in Him.
Night will no longer exist, and people will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign forever and ever.
Davidic.The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?
In Your light we will see light.
and your moon will not fade;
for the Lord will be your everlasting light,
and the days of your sorrow will be over.
Though I have fallen, I will stand up;
though I sit in darkness,
the Lord will be my light.
rays are flashing from His hand.
This is where His power is hidden.
God » Remember » Shield
After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:
Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
Who is like you,
a people saved by the Lord?
He is the shield that protects you,
the sword you boast in.
Your enemies will cringe before you,
and you will tread on their backs.
He is our help and shield.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
God » Grace of » Freely given
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
Grace » Who the lord gives grace to
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
In the same way, you younger men, be subject to the elders. And all of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because
God resists the proud
but gives grace to the humble.
but gives grace to the humble.
Verse Concepts
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But He gives greater grace. Therefore He says:
God resists the proud,
but gives grace to the humble.
but gives grace to the humble.
The Lord's curse is on the household of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous; He mocks those who mock, but gives grace to the humble.
For I am the least of the apostles, unworthy to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by God's grace I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not ineffective. However, I worked more than any of them, yet not I, but God's grace that was with me.
I was made a servant of this [gospel] by the gift of God's grace that was given to me by the working of His power. This grace was given to me-the least of all the saints!-to proclaim to the Gentiles the incalculable riches of the Messiah,
I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, accepting one another in love, diligently keeping the unity of the Spirit with the peace that binds [us]. read more.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope at your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah's gift.
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope at your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all. Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah's gift.
Grace » Divine » Freely given
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
Grace » God's » Freely given
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged all of them to remain true to the Lord with a firm resolve of the heart,
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
After the synagogue had been dismissed, many of the Jews and devout proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas, who were speaking with them and persuading them to continue in the grace of God.
Grace » God is the giver of
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Every generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights; with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning.
Grace » Specially given » To those who walk uprightly
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Bind the festival sacrifice with cords
to the horns of the altar.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Now this is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in Him.
Night will no longer exist, and people will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign forever and ever.
Davidic.The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?
In Your light we will see light.
and your moon will not fade;
for the Lord will be your everlasting light,
and the days of your sorrow will be over.
Though I have fallen, I will stand up;
though I sit in darkness,
the Lord will be my light.
rays are flashing from His hand.
This is where His power is hidden.
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Shield
After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:
Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
divine Protector » A shield
After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:
Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
Who is like you,
a people saved by the Lord?
He is the shield that protects you,
the sword you boast in.
Your enemies will cringe before you,
and you will tread on their backs.
He is our help and shield.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
Shield » Figurative » Of God's protection
After these events, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision:
Do not be afraid, Abram.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
I am your shield;
your reward will be very great.
Who is like you,
a people saved by the Lord?
He is the shield that protects you,
the sword you boast in.
Your enemies will cringe before you,
and you will tread on their backs.
He is our help and shield.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.
my fortress, and my deliverer,
my God, my mountain where I seek refuge,
my shield
my stronghold.
Verse Concepts
God, As SaviorFortressesFortificationsComfortingenemies, of believersDeliverance, Source OfGod, The RockHornsKnowledge, Of GodProtectionRefugeReliabilityShieldsSongsSymbolsSalvation, Illustrations OfRelying Upon GodGod Being Our RefugeGod Being Our DefenceGod Being Our Fortress
God Being Our ShieldBrokenheartedYou Are Our GodStrengthfaith and strengthStaying StrongHope And StrengthStrength, God Is OurLove And StrengthGod's ProtectionStrength And FaithProtection From EnemiesProtection And SafetyStrength And LoveProtection From DangersheltercrusadesstrenghDivine ProtectionTrusting God's Will
You surround him with favor like a shield.
Your right hand upholds me,
and Your humility exalts me.
Spiritual » Light » God a light
Bind the festival sacrifice with cords
to the horns of the altar.
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Now this is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in Him.
Night will no longer exist, and people will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign forever and ever.
Davidic.The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?
In Your light we will see light.
and your moon will not fade;
for the Lord will be your everlasting light,
and the days of your sorrow will be over.
Though I have fallen, I will stand up;
though I sit in darkness,
the Lord will be my light.
rays are flashing from His hand.
This is where His power is hidden.
Sun » Figurative
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and playfully jump like calves from the stall.
But may those who love Him
be like the rising of the sun in its strength.
And the land was peaceful 40 years.
A great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of 12 stars on her head.
Then I saw an angel standing on the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice, saying to all the birds flying high overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God,
they will never be shut day or night
so that the wealth of the nations
may be brought into you,
with their kings being led in procession.
The moonlight will be as bright as the sunlight, and the sunlight will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the Lord bandages His people’s injuries and heals the wounds He inflicted.
she breathed her last breath.
Her sun set while it was still day;
she was ashamed and humiliated.
The rest of them I will give over to the sword
in the presence of their enemies.”
This is the Lord’s declaration.
He had seven stars in His right hand; a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth, and His face was shining like the sun at midday.
The sun » Illustrative » Of God's favor
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Uprightness » They who walk in, shall » Have nothing good withheld
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.