14 occurrences in 10 translations

'Surrounded' in the Bible

But while he was saying this, a cloud appeared and surrounded them, and they became terrified as they were being overshadowed by the cloud.

Verse ConceptsGod, Glory OfClouds, Miraculous UsesClouds And Jesus ChristSpeech, DivineFear, Of UnknownShadow Of GodThose Frightened Of God

Go! I am sending you out like lambs surrounded by wolves.

Verse ConceptsLambsWolvesChrist Sending

Then the Jews surrounded Him and asked, “How long are You going to keep us in suspense? If You are the Messiah, tell us plainly.”

Verse ConceptsPeople WaitingPlainnessBefore God ActsWho Is Jesus?

After the disciples surrounded him, he got up and went into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.

Verse ConceptsThe Next DayEntering CitiesPeople Getting Up

When Paul arrived, the Jewish leaders who had come down from Jerusalem surrounded him and began bringing a number of serious charges against him that they couldn't prove.

Verse ConceptsCrimesProofsPeople Accusing People

by faith the walls of Jericho did fall, having been surrounded for seven days;

Verse ConceptsFaith, Nature OfWeeksSeven DaysExploits Of FaithThings FallingFalling

and the One seated looked like jasper and carnelian stone. A rainbow that looked like an emerald surrounded the throne.

Verse ConceptsEmeraldsJewelsRainbowsRainSymbolsTheophanyPrecious StonesJewellery And GodAppearances ofThe RainbowColorRainbow

Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, surrounded by a cloud, with a rainbow over his head. His face was like the sun, his legs were like fiery pillars,

Verse ConceptsLegsPillarsRainbowsStrength Of AngelsObelisksHeavenly FacesTypes Of FeetAngels Doing God's WorkOthers Going DownDistinctive ClothingThe RainbowRainbow

They came up over the surface of the earth and surrounded the encampment of the saints, the beloved city. Then fire came down from heaven and consumed them.

Verse ConceptsBelovedLightningSpiritual UnderstandingEnemies SurroundingFire From HeavenGod's Intervention

Bible Theasaurus

Besiege (18 instances)
Border (246 instances)
Circle (90 instances)
Circumvent (1 instance)
Encircle (14 instances)
Encircled (29 instances)
Environ (1 instance)
Fence (12 instances)
Skirt (19 instances)
Surround (69 instances)
Surrounded (101 instances)

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