“"You shall not murder.”
— Deuteronomy 5:17· God
What Does the Bible Say About Protection?
The Bible addresses protection across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
21 verses·5 eras·10 promises
Exodus (~1400 BC)
“'Yahweh bless you, and keep you.”
Divided Kingdom (~930 BC)
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.”
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“Forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.'"”
“Bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.'”
“I pray not that you would take them from the world, but that you would keep them from the evil one.”
Early Church (~50 AD)
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”
“for I am with you, and no one will attack you to harm you, for I have many people in this city."”
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in, from this time forth, and forevermore. A Song of Ascents. By David.”
“Yahweh will keep you from all evil. He will keep your soul.”
“As for God, his way is perfect. The word of Yahweh is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.”
“How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.”
“Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.”
— Psalms 18:2· David
“For he will put his angels in charge of you, to guard you in all your ways.”
“Even there your hand will lead me, and your right hand will hold me.”
“Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
— Psalms 118:6· David
“You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day;”
“He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.”
“He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”
“For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.”
— Psalms 84:11· Sons of Korah
“You are my hiding place. You will preserve me from trouble. You will surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
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