13 occurrences

'Surround' in the Bible

For the Canaanites and all the inhabitants of the land will hear about it, and will surround us and cut off our name from the earth. And what will You do for Your great name [to keep it from dishonor]?”

God, Greatness OfGod, The LordEnemies SurroundingNames Blotted OutFor The Sake Of His Name

You shall surround the [young] king, each man with weapons in his hand; and whoever comes through the ranks shall be put to death. You are to be with the king when he goes out and when he comes in.”

WeaponsFriends SurroundingApproval To KillGoing Out And Coming In

So he said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and surround them with walls, towers, gates and bars [to secure the doors]. The land is still ours because we have sought the Lord our God; we have sought Him [longing for Him with all our heart] and He has given us peace on every side.” So they built and prospered.

GatesTowersWallsprospering

The Levites shall surround the [young] king, every man with his weapons in his hand; and whoever comes into the temple [breaking through the ranks of the guard to get near Joash] is to be killed. You are to be with the king when he comes in [from the temple chamber where he is hiding] and when he goes out.”

WeaponsFriends SurroundingGoing Out And Coming In

For You, O Lord, bless the righteous man [the one who is in right standing with You];You surround him with favor as with a shield.

God, The ProviderRighteous, TheRighteousness, Of BelieversShieldsGod BlessesSpiritual crownsGod's ProtectionFavor

From the wicked who despoil and deal violently with me,My deadly enemies who surround me.

Overcoming EnemiesProtection From EnemiesEnemy Attacks

They track us down and have now surrounded us in our steps;They set their eyes to force us to the ground,

Enemies Surrounding

They have surrounded me like flood waters all day long;They have completely encompassed me.

Things SurroundingWater, As A Symbol Of AfflictionFloods

“Bring my soul out of prison (adversity),So that I may give thanks and praise Your name;The righteous will surround me [in triumph],For You will look after me.”

PrisonersFriends SurroundingPlenty Through GodGod Freeing CaptivesWe Thank GodSpiritual crownsThe SoulGoodnesssoulfreejail

Listen carefully, all you who kindle your own fire [devising your own man-made plan of salvation],Who surround yourselves with torches,Walk by the light of your [self-made] fireAnd among the torches that you have set ablaze.But this you will have from My hand:You will lie down in [a place of] torment.

Fruits Of SinThe Ungodly Sufferingfate

But they do not consider in their hearts (minds)That I remember [always] all their wickedness.Now their deeds surround and entangle them;They are before My face.

God, All knowingGod's Knowledge Of PeopleAbsence Of ThoughtSin, And God's CharacterSin, Known To GodExposure Of SinThings SurroundingGod Remembering Sin

Therefore, thus says the Lord God,“An adversary (Assyria), even one surrounding the land,Shall pull down your strength from youAnd your fortresses will be looted.”

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