11 occurrences in 8 translations

'Encompassed' in the Bible

They have now encompassed us in our steps; their eyes have they set, bowing down to the earth.

Verse ConceptsEnemies Surrounding

Many bulls have encompassed me; Bashan's strong ones have beset me round.

Verse ConceptsBullsWicked Described AsEnemies SurroundingWild OxUnicorns

For dogs have encompassed me; an assembly of evil-doers have surrounded me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

Verse ConceptsdogsEnemies SurroundingMessianic Prophecies

For evils without number have encompassed me. My iniquities have overtaken me, so that I am not able to see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart fails me.

Verse ConceptsAn Innumerable NumberGuilty ConsciencesDespair, Description OfNumber Of HairsHair

They have surrounded me like water all day long;They have encompassed me altogether.

Verse ConceptsThings SurroundingWater, As A Symbol Of AfflictionFloods

And with words of hatred have they encompassed me; and they fight against me without a cause.

Verse ConceptsSuffering, Causes OfPeople Being HatedEnemy Attacks

The bands of death encompassed me, and the anguish of Sheol took hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow:

Verse ConceptsThe DeadAgony, DeathdefeatRopesCordsSuffering, Emotional Aspects OfAnxiety, Examples OfAfflicted To Death

All nations encompassed me; but in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them.

Verse ConceptsEnemies Surrounding

They encompassed me, yea, encompassed me; but in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them.

Verse ConceptsEnemies Surrounding

They encompassed me like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of Jehovah have I destroyed them.

Verse ConceptsBeesInsectsThornsWicked Described AsEnemies SurroundingExtinguishingWeed

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