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This concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating God's role as a protector and the means by which believers are kept safe from spiritual and physical harm.<br><br><b>Divine Protection</b><br><br>The Bible frequently emphasizes God's role as a protector of His people. In <a href="/psalms/121-7.htm">Psalm 121:7-8</a> , it is written, "The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore." This passage highlights the comprehensive nature of God's safeguarding, extending to all aspects of life and time.<br><br><b>Spiritual Safeguard</b><br><br>The New Testament further elaborates on the spiritual safeguarding provided by God through Jesus Christ. In <a href="/philippians/4-7.htm">Philippians 4:7</a> , the Apostle Paul writes, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Here, the peace of God acts as a safeguard, protecting believers' hearts and minds from anxiety and spiritual turmoil.<br><br><b>Obedience and Safeguarding</b><br><br>Obedience to God's commandments is often linked to His safeguarding. In <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28:1-2</a> , the Israelites are promised protection and blessings if they obey God's commands: "If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all His commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth. And all these blessings will come upon you and overtake you, if you obey the LORD your God." This passage underscores the conditional aspect of divine safeguarding, contingent upon faithfulness and obedience.<br><br><b>The Role of Faith</b><br><br>Faith is a crucial element in experiencing God's safeguarding. In <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> , believers are described as "shielded by God’s power through faith for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time." This verse indicates that faith acts as a conduit for God's protective power, ensuring the believer's ultimate salvation and security.<br><br><b>Community and Safeguard</b><br><br>The early Christian community also served as a safeguard for its members. In <a href="/acts/2-44.htm">Acts 2:44-47</a> , the early church is depicted as a close-knit community where "all the believers were together and had everything in common." This communal life provided a safeguard against external threats and internal needs, reflecting the protective nature of fellowship among believers.<br><br><b>Eternal Safeguard</b><br><br>The ultimate safeguard for believers is eternal life through Jesus Christ. In <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a> , Jesus assures His followers, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand." This promise of eternal security is the pinnacle of divine safeguarding, ensuring that believers are kept safe for eternity.<br><br>Throughout Scripture, the concept of safeguard is intricately connected to God's character as a protector, the necessity of faith and obedience, and the assurance of eternal security through Christ.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) That which guards or protects; defense; protection.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To guard; to protect.<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/804.htm"><span class="l">804. asphales -- certain, secure</span></a> <br><b>...</b> prefix) and sphallo (to trip up) Definition certain, secure NASB Word Usage certain<br> (1), definite (1), facts (1), <b>safeguard</b> (1), sure (1). certain, safe, sure. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/804.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 7k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4931.htm"><span class="l">4931. mishmereth -- a guard, watch, charge, function</span></a><br><b>...</b> charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinance, <b>safeguard</b>, ward, watch. Fem. Of<br> mishmar; watch, ie The act (custody), or (concr.) The sentry, the post; obj. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4931.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy_between_christ_and_satan_/37_the_scriptures_a_safeguard.htm"><span class="l">The Scriptures a <b>Safeguard</b>.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 37. THE SCRIPTURES A <b>SAFEGUARD</b>. [Illustration: Chapter header.] "To the<br> law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../37 the scriptures a safeguard.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_great_controversy/chapter_37_the_scriptures_a.htm"><span class="l">The Scriptures a <b>Safeguard</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Chapter 37 The Scriptures a <b>Safeguard</b>. "To the law and to the testimony:<br> if they speak not according to this word, it is because <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the great controversy/chapter 37 the scriptures a.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_patience_is_the_greatest.htm"><span class="l">Whether Patience is the Greatest of the virtues?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Objection 3: Further, seemingly that which is the <b>safeguard</b> and cause of other<br> things is greater than they are. But according to Gregory (Hom. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether patience is the greatest.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gregory/the_epistles_of_saint_gregory_the_great/epistle_xii_to_conon_abbot.htm"><span class="l">Epistle xii. To Conon, Abbot of Lirinus (Lerins).</span></a> <br><b>...</b> The carefulness of persons in authority is the <b>safeguard</b> of subjects, since one<br> who watches over what is entrusted to him avoids the snares of the enemy. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gregory/the epistles of saint gregory the great/epistle xii to conon abbot.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_fortitude_excels_among_all.htm"><span class="l">Whether Fortitude Excels among all Other virtues?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> justice effects this good, since it belongs to justice to establish the order of<br> reason in all human affairs: whereas the other virtues <b>safeguard</b> this good <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether fortitude excels among all.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_restitution_is_binding_on.htm"><span class="l">Whether Restitution is Binding on those who have not Taken?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Therefore the others are not bound to restitution. Objection 3: Further, no man<br> is bound to expose himself to danger, in order to <b>safeguard</b> another's property. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether restitution is binding on.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_patience_is_a_virtue.htm"><span class="l">Whether Patience is a virtue?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I answer that, As stated above ([3400]Q[123], A[1]), the moral virtues are directed<br> to the good, inasmuch as they <b>safeguard</b> the good of reason against the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether patience is a virtue.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/the_life_of_constantine/chapter_i_a_comparison_of_constantines.htm"><span class="l">A Comparison of Constantine's Piety with the Wickedness Of</span></a> <br><b>...</b> They had derided his Christ with words of blasphemy: he assumed that as his <b>safeguard</b><br> [3225] against which they directed their blasphemies, and gloried in the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter i a comparison of constantines.htm</font><p><a href="/library/thomas/the_prayers_of_st_paul/v_knowledge_and_obedience.htm"><span class="l">Knowledge and Obedience.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This spiritual knowledge or experience is the great <b>safeguard</b> against error, in<br> that it gives power to distinguish between good and evil, between truth and <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../thomas/the prayers of st paul/v knowledge and obedience.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_baptism_should_be_deferred.htm"><span class="l">Whether Baptism Should be Deferred?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> First, as a <b>safeguard</b> to the Church, lest she be deceived through baptizing those<br> who come to her under false pretenses, according to 1:Jn.4:1: "Believe not <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether baptism should be deferred.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/safeguard.htm"><span class="l"><b>Safeguard</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4. (vt) To guard; to protect. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Safeguard</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br> For with me you shall be in <b>safeguard</b>." (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/safeguard.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/e/escort.htm"><span class="l">Escort (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 2. (n.) Protection, care, or <b>safeguard</b> on a journey or excursion; as,<br> to travel under the escort of a friend. 3. (n.) To attend <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/e/escort.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lysias.htm"><span class="l">Lysias (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> The genuineness of this letter has been questioned by some, but without sufficient<br> reason.) In this letter he took care to <b>safeguard</b> his own conduct, and to <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lysias.htm - 12k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/curious.htm"><span class="l">Curious (18 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> noted for its wizard and the "Ephesian spells;" ie, charms or scraps of parchment<br> written over with certain formula, which were worn as a <b>safeguard</b> against all <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/curious.htm - 14k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sheepfold.htm"><span class="l">Sheepfold (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 32:16 Judges 5:16 2 Chronicles 32:28 Psalm 78:70 Zephaniah 2:6 John 10:1).<br> On the top of the wall is heaped thorny brushwood as a further <b>safeguard</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sheepfold.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/sheepcote.htm"><span class="l">Sheepcote (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Numbers 32:16 Judges 5:16 2 Chronicles 32:28 Psalm 78:70 Zephaniah 2:6 John 10:1).<br> On the top of the wall is heaped thorny brushwood as a further <b>safeguard</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/sheepcote.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/safe-conduct.htm"><span class="l">Safe-conduct (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Safe-conduct. Safe, Safe-conduct. <b>Safeguard</b> . Noah Webster's Dictionary<br> 1 <b>...</b> NIV). Safe, Safe-conduct. <b>Safeguard</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/safe-conduct.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/safe-guard.htm"><span class="l">Safe-guard (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Safe-guard. <b>Safeguard</b>, Safe-guard. Safekeeping . Multi-Version Concordance<br> Safe-guard (1 Occurrence). <b>...</b> <b>Safeguard</b>, Safe-guard. Safekeeping . Reference Bible <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/safe-guard.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/seeks.htm"><span class="l">Seeks (48 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1 Samuel 22:23 Stay with me, don't be afraid; for he who seeks my life seeks your<br> life. For with me you shall be in <b>safeguard</b>." (WEB DBY NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/seeks.htm - 19k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/phylacteries.html">What are phylacteries? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/original-church.html">What was the first / original church? Is the original / first church the true church? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/National-Council-of-Churches.html">What is the National Council of Churches? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/safeguard.htm">Safeguard: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Safeguard (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/philippians/3-1.htm">Philippians 3:1</a></span><br />For the rest, my brothers, be glad in the Lord. Writing the same things to you is no trouble to me, and for you it is safe.<br /><span class="source">(See NAS NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_samuel/22-23.htm">1 Samuel 22:23</a></span><br />Stay with me, don't be afraid; for he who seeks my life seeks your life. For with me you shall be in <span class="boldtext">safeguard</span>."<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/s/safeguard.htm">Safeguard</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/safe-guard.htm">Safe-guard (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/escort.htm">Escort (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/safekeeping.htm">Safekeeping (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lysias.htm">Lysias (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/curious.htm">Curious (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sheepfold.htm">Sheepfold (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/sheepcote.htm">Sheepcote (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/safe-conduct.htm">Safe-conduct (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/seeks.htm">Seeks (48 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/seeketh.htm">Seeketh (60 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/woman.htm">Woman (4043 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/claudius.htm">Claudius (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/punishment.htm">Punishment (417 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/area.htm">Area (66 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/everlasting.htm">Everlasting (192 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/press.htm">Press (57 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/seeking.htm">Seeking (182 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/creeds.htm">Creeds</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/abide.htm">Abide (162 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wine.htm">Wine (282 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/creed.htm">Creed</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King (25505 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/k/kingdom.htm">Kingdom (409 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/s/safe-conduct.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Safe-conduct"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Safe-conduct" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/s/safe-guard.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Safe-guard"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Safe-guard" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>