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Dictionary of Bible Themes – 5316 fortress
5316 fortress
5316 fortress
A secure dwelling-place, often a city, protected by walled defences. God is seen as the fortress of his people, their security and divine protector.
Fortresses were places of security
Jer 4:5-6 See also 1Sa 23:14; 2Sa 5:9 pp 1Ch 11:7-8; 2Sa 20:6; 2Sa 24:7; 1Ki 15:17
Examples of fortified cities
Nu 32:34-36 See also Dt 3:4-5; Jos 19:35-38; 2Sa 5:6-7 pp 1Ch 11:4-5; 1Ki 4:13; 1Ki 12:25
Fortresses were symbolic of self-reliance
Dt 28:52 See also Pr 10:15; Eze 24:21; Da 11:38-39
Fortresses cannot withstand the judgment of God
Jer 51:53 See also Isa 2:12-18; Isa 17:1-3; Isa 25:2,12; Jer 48:1; La 2:2 Judgment on Israel’s neighbours: Am 1:4,7,10,12,14; Am 2:2,5
Hos 10:13-14 punishment for Israel; Na 3:12 judgment on Nineveh
God is the secure fortress of his people
Ps 9:9 See also 2Sa 22:2-3 pp Ps 18:2; Ps 31:2-3; Ps 59:9,16-17; Ps 144:2; Pr 14:26; Isa 17:10; Isa 25:4; Na 1:7
See also
| 5256 | city |
| 5315 | fortifications |
| 5323 | gate |
| 5324 | gatekeepers |
| 5490 | refuge |
| 5604 | walls |
| 5611 | watchman |
| 5942 | security |
| 7240 | Jerusalem, history |
| 7270 | Zion, as a place |
| 7338 | cities of refuge |
| 8030 | trust |
Dictionary of Bible Themes Scripture index copyright Martin H. Manser, 2009. As Editor, Martin Manser wishes to thank all those who compiled or edited the NIV Thematic Study Bible, on which this work is based.
