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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Bulwark</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/b/bulwark.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><!-- Google tag (gtag.js) --> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/1_timothy/3-15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/b/bulwark.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Bulwark</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/b/bulrushes.htm" title="Bulrushes">&#9668;</a> Bulwark <a href="/topical/naves/b/bulwark--figurative.htm" title="Bulwark: Figurative">&#9658;</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> &#8226; <a href="#web" title="Webster's Dictionary">Webster's</a> &#8226; <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> &#8226; <a href="#grk" title="Strong's Greek Concordance">Greek</a> &#8226; <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> &#8226; <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> &#8226; <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> &#8226; <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>In biblical terminology, the term "bulwark" refers to a defensive wall or fortification that provides protection and security. It is often used metaphorically in Scripture to describe God's protection and strength for His people. The concept of a bulwark is deeply rooted in the imagery of ancient warfare, where cities and strongholds were surrounded by walls to defend against enemy attacks.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b><a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Psalm 48:13</a> :</b> "Consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation." In this verse, the psalmist speaks of the city of Zion, encouraging the people to observe its defenses, including its bulwarks, as a testament to God's enduring protection and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a> :</b> "He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart." Here, the imagery of a bulwark is used to describe God's faithfulness as a protective barrier, offering safety and refuge to those who trust in Him.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/isaiah/26.htm">Isaiah 26:1</a> :</b> "In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: 'We have a strong city; He sets up salvation as walls and ramparts.'" This prophetic declaration speaks of God's salvation as a bulwark, emphasizing the security and strength that come from His deliverance.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>The use of "bulwark" in Scripture underscores the theme of divine protection. It conveys the idea that God Himself is a fortress for His people, safeguarding them from spiritual and physical threats. This imagery reassures believers of God's omnipotence and His role as a defender against the forces of evil.<br><br>In the context of spiritual warfare, the bulwark represents the believer's reliance on God's power and promises. Just as ancient cities depended on their walls for defense, Christians are called to depend on God's Word and His presence as their ultimate protection.<br><br><b>Historical Context:</b><br><br>In ancient times, bulwarks were essential for the defense of cities. They were often constructed of stone or earth and served as the first line of defense against invaders. The strength and height of a city's bulwarks were a measure of its security and stability. This historical understanding enriches the biblical metaphor, illustrating the comprehensive protection God provides.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br><br>For believers today, the concept of God as a bulwark encourages trust and confidence in His protection. It serves as a reminder to seek refuge in Him during times of trouble and to rely on His strength rather than human means. The assurance of God's protective presence offers peace and stability amidst life's uncertainties.<br><br>In summary, the biblical use of "bulwark" powerfully conveys God's role as a protector and defender, providing a vivid picture of His unwavering faithfulness and strength.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (<I>n.</I>) A rampart; an earthen wall for fortification and protection; a bastion or outwork.<p>2. (<I>n.</I>) That which secures against an enemy, or defends from attack; any means of defense or protection.<p>3. (<I>n.</I>) The sides of a ship above the upper deck.<p>4. (<I>v. t.</I>) To fortify with, or as with, a rampart or wall; to secure by fortification; to protect.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">BULWARK</span><p>bool'-wark: The word represents several Hebrew terms (chel, <a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Isaiah 26:1</a>; chelah, <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Psalm 48:13</a>; matsodh, <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:14</a>; matsor, <a href="/deuteronomy/20-20.htm">Deuteronomy 20:20</a>). In <a href="/2_chronicles/26-15.htm">2 Chronicles 26:15</a> the word is translated in the Revised Version (British and American) "battlements."<br><br>See <a href="../f/fortification.htm">FORTIFICATION</a>.<p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5313.htm"><span class="l">5313. hupsoma -- height, that which is lifted up</span></a> <br><b>...</b> lifted up. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: hupsoma Phonetic Spelling:<br> (hoop&#39;-so-mah) Short Definition: height, barrier, <b>bulwark</b> Definition: height <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5313.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2430.htm"><span class="l">2430. cheylah -- <b>bulwark</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>bulwark</b>. Transliteration: cheylah Phonetic Spelling: (khay-law&#39;) Short Definition:<br> <b>bulwark</b>. <b>bulwark</b> Feminine of chayil; an intrenchment -- <b>bulwark</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2430.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/1785.htm"><span class="l">1785. dayeq -- <b>bulwark</b>, siege wall</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1784b, 1785. dayeq. 1786 . <b>bulwark</b>, siege wall. Transliteration: dayeq<br> Phonetic Spelling: (daw-yake&#39;) Short Definition: wall. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1785.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2430a.htm"><span class="l">2430a. chelah -- <b>bulwark</b></span></a><br><b>...</b> 2430, 2430a. chelah. 2430b . <b>bulwark</b>. Transliteration: chelah Short Definition:<br> <b>bulwark</b>. Word Origin the same as chel, qv. 2430, 2430a. chelah. 2430b <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2430a.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4685.htm"><span class="l">4685. matsowd -- siegeworks</span></a><br><b>...</b> 4684, 4685. matsowd. 4685a . siegeworks. Transliteration: matsowd Phonetic<br> Spelling: (maw-tsode&#39;) Short Definition: <b>bulwark</b>. <b>bulwark</b>, hold, net, snare <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4685.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/2426.htm"><span class="l">2426. chel -- rampart, fortress</span></a><br><b>...</b> rampart (3), ramparts (2), walls (1). army, <b>bulwark</b>, host, poor, rampart,<br> trench, wall. Or (shortened) chel {khale}; a collateral <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2426.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6438.htm"><span class="l">6438. pinnah -- a corner</span></a><br><b>...</b> <b>bulwark</b>, chief, corner, stay, tower. Feminine of pen; an angle; by implication,<br> a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain -- <b>bulwark</b>, chief, corner, stay, tower. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6438.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/4692.htm"><span class="l">4692. matsor -- siege enclosure, siege, entrenchment</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), siege (17), siegeworks (1). besieged, <b>bulwark</b>, defense, fenced, fortress,<br> siege, strong hold, tower. Or matsuwr {maw-tsoor&#39;}; from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4692.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/5507.htm"><span class="l">5507. socherah -- a buckler</span></a><br><b>...</b> 5506, 5507. socherah. 5508 . a buckler. Transliteration: socherah Phonetic<br> Spelling: (so-khay-raw&#39;) Short Definition: <b>bulwark</b>. Word <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/5507.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p> <a href="/hebrew/6110.htm"><span class="l">6110. atsumah -- perhaps defense</span></a><br><b>...</b> strong. Feminine of atsuwm; a <b>bulwark</b>, ie (figuratively) argument -- strong. see<br> HEBREW atsuwm. 6109, 6110. atsumah. 6111 . Strong&#39;s Numbers. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/6110.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_31_1885/the_song_of_a_city.htm"><span class="l">The Song of a City, and the Pearl of Peace</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Outside the wall, on the other side of the moat, lies what is called the <b>bulwark</b>;<br> the earthwork where, in times of peace, the citizens delight to take their <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the song of a city.htm</font><p><a href="/library/josephus/the_antiquities_of_the_jews/chapter_5_how_herod_made.htm"><span class="l">How Herod Made War with the King of Arabia, and after they had <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> against them with the greatest part of the forces he had; and when he was come near<br> to Cana, he resolved to encamp himself; and he cast up a <b>bulwark</b>, that he <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 5 how herod made.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maclaren/expositions_of_holy_scripture_h/our_strong_city.htm"><span class="l">Our Strong City</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This is what the prophet tells us is the wall and <b>bulwark</b> of his ideal-real city.<br> Mark the eloquent omission of the name of the builder of the wall. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/our strong city.htm</font><p><a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_xxiii_the_martyrdom_of_james.htm"><span class="l">The Martyrdom of James, who was Called the Brother of the Lord.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 7. Because of his exceeding great justice he was called the Just, and Oblias, [494]<br> which signifies in Greek, <b>Bulwark</b> of the people&#39; and Justice,&#39; [495] in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxiii the martyrdom of james.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_1_1855/storming_the_battlements.htm"><span class="l">Storming the Battlements</span></a> <br><b>...</b> would be dangerous. Hence most churches are shielding themselves behind<br> an ignominious <b>bulwark</b> of extreme caution. You never hear <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/storming the battlements.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/revelation_of_esdras/revelation_of_esdras.htm"><span class="l">Revelation of Esdras.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I wish to have thee like Paul and John, as thou hast given me uncorrupted the treasure<br> that cannot be stolen, the treasure of virginity, the <b>bulwark</b> [2493] of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/unknown/revelation of esdras/revelation of esdras.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_8_1863/never_never_never_never_never.htm"><span class="l">Never! Never! Never! Never! Never!</span></a> <br><b>...</b> without, will not the trials from above and the temptations from beneath all seem<br> but light afflictions when we can hide ourselves behind the <b>bulwark</b> of &quot;He <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 8 1863/never never never never never.htm</font><p><a href="/library/moody/weighed_and_wanting/seventh_commandment.htm"><span class="l">Seventh Commandment</span></a> <br><b>...</b> It speaks plainly, without compromise. MARRIAGE AND THE HOME. This commandment<br> is God&#39;s <b>bulwark</b> around marriage and the home. Marriage <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/moody/weighed and wanting/seventh commandment.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/against_lying/section_25_nor_have_i.htm"><span class="l">Nor have I Undertaken that in the Present Discourse...</span></a> <br><b>...</b> This it is in them that must from the very first be assaulted, this which is, as<br> it were, their fitting <b>bulwark</b> must with blows of Truth be battered and cast <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/against lying/section 25 nor have i.htm</font><p><a href="/library/philips/the_christian_home/chapter_iv_the_relation_of.htm"><span class="l">The Relation of Home to the Church.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Nothing can throw over our homes a higher sanctity, or invest them with greater<br> beauty, or be to them a greater <b>bulwark</b> of strength, than the church. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../philips/the christian home/chapter iv the relation of.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/b/bulwark.htm"><span class="l"><b>Bulwark</b> (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> protect. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>BULWARK</b>. bool'-wark <b>...</b> FORTIFICATION.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Bulwark</b> (29 Occurrences). 1 Timothy <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bulwark.htm - 15k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rampart.htm"><span class="l">Rampart (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A broad embankment of earth around a place<br> as a defensive fortification; a <b>bulwark</b>. It forms the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rampart.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/floods.htm"><span class="l">Floods (37 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). 2 Kings 19:24 I have digged, and drunk strange waters, And<br> I dry up with the sole of my steps All floods of a <b>bulwark</b>. (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/floods.htm - 17k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bulrushes.htm"><span class="l">Bulrushes (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bulrushes.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/b/bulwarks.htm"><span class="l">Bulwarks (22 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/b/bulwarks.htm - 13k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/steps.htm"><span class="l">Steps (113 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (BBE NAS RSV NIV). 2 Kings 19:24 I have digged, and drunk strange waters, And I<br> dry up with the sole of my steps All floods of a <b>bulwark</b>. (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/steps.htm - 34k</font><p><a href="/topical/n/no-ammon.htm"><span class="l">No-ammon (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Nahum 3:8 Art thou better than No-Ammon, That is dwelling among brooks? Waters she<br> hath round about her, Whose <b>bulwark</b> 'is' the sea, waters her wall. (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/n/no-ammon.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/w/warring.htm"><span class="l">Warring (13 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 7 And as a dream, a vision of night, hath been The multitude of all the nations<br> Who are warring against Ariel, And all its warriors, and its <b>bulwark</b>, Even of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/w/warring.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fruit-tree.htm"><span class="l">Fruit-tree (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 20:20 Only, the tree, which thou knowest that it 'is' not a fruit-tree, it thou<br> dost destroy, and hast cut down, and hast built a <b>bulwark</b> against the city <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fruit-tree.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/fence.htm"><span class="l">Fence (12 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> mibhtsar, &quot;fenced city,&quot; is a fortified place (Numbers 32:17, 36 Joshua 10:20; Joshua<br> 19:35, etc.); matsor, &quot;fenced cities,&quot; means &quot;<b>bulwark</b>,&quot; &quot;citadel&quot; (2 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/fence.htm - 15k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/bulwark-in-the-Bible.html">What is a bulwark in the Bible? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Gothard-Institute-Basic-Life-Principles.html">Who is Bill Gothard and what is the Institute in Basic Life Principles? &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/questions_miscellaneous-Bible.html">Miscellaneous Bible Questions (All) &#124; GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/bulwark.htm">Bulwark: Dictionary and Thesaurus &#124; Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> &#8226; <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> &#8226; <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> &#8226; <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> &#8226; <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">Bulwark (29 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">1 Timothy 3:15</a></span><br />but if I wait long, that you may know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the assembly of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Paul's Letter to Titus<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/deuteronomy/20-20.htm">Deuteronomy 20:20</a></span><br />Only the trees of which you know that they are not trees for food, you shall destroy and cut them down; and you shall build bulwarks against the city that makes war with you, until it fall.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-2.htm">2 Samuel 22:2</a></span><br />and he saith: 'Jehovah 'is' my rock, And my <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, and a deliverer to me,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">2 Samuel 22:33</a></span><br />God -- my <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, 'my' strength, And He maketh perfect my way;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">1 Kings 21:23</a></span><br />And also of Jezebel hath Jehovah spoken, saying, The dogs do eat Jezebel in the <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> of Jezreel;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_kings/19-24.htm">2 Kings 19:24</a></span><br />I have digged, and drunk strange waters, And I dry up with the sole of my steps All floods of a <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/11-5.htm">2 Chronicles 11:5</a></span><br />And Rehoboam dwelleth in Jerusalem, and buildeth cities for a <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> in Judah,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_chronicles/32-10.htm">2 Chronicles 32:10</a></span><br />Thus said Sennacherib king of Asshur, On what are ye trusting and abiding in the <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, in Jerusalem?<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/job/20-18.htm">Job 20:18</a></span><br />He is giving back 'what' he laboured for, And doth not consume 'it'; As a <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> 'is' his exchange, and he exults not.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Psalms 8:2</a></span><br />From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.<br /><span class="source">(See RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalms 18:2</a></span><br />Jehovah 'is' my rock, and my <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, And my deliverer, My God 'is' my rock, I trust in Him: My shield, and a horn of my salvation, My high tower.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Psalms 31:3</a></span><br />For my rock and my <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> 'art' Thou, For Thy name's sake lead me and tend me.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">Psalms 48:13</a></span><br />Mark well her bulwarks. Consider her palaces, that you may tell it to the next generation.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/71-3.htm">Psalms 71:3</a></span><br />Be to me for a rock -- a habitation, To go in continually, Thou hast given command to save me, For my rock and my <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> 'art' Thou.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/91-2.htm">Psalms 91:2</a></span><br />He is saying of Jehovah, 'My refuge, and my <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, my God, I trust in Him,'<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalms 91:4</a></span><br />He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. <br /><span class="source">(See NAS)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/122-7.htm">Psalms 122:7</a></span><br />Peace be within thy bulwarks, prosperity within thy palaces.<br /><span class="source">(Root in DBY YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalms 144:2</a></span><br />My kind one, and my <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, My tower, and my deliverer, My shield, and in whom I have trusted, Who is subduing my people under me!<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Isaiah 19:6</a></span><br />And they have turned away the flowings, Weak and dried up have been brooks of the <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, Reed and flag have withered.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Isaiah 26:1</a></span><br />In that day, this song will be sung in the land of Judah: "We have a strong city. God appoints salvation for walls and bulwarks.<br /><span class="source">(Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT RSV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/29-7.htm">Isaiah 29:7</a></span><br />And the multitude of all the nations that war against Ariel, even all that war against her, and the bulwarks about her, and they that distress her, shall be as a dream, a vision of the night.<br /><span class="source">(Root in JPS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/isaiah/37-25.htm">Isaiah 37:25</a></span><br />I -- I have dug and drunk waters, And I dry up with the sole of my steps All floods of a <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/jeremiah/10-17.htm">Jeremiah 10:17</a></span><br />Gather from the land thy merchandise, O dweller in the <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>,<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/lamentations/2-8.htm">Lamentations 2:8</a></span><br />Devised hath Jehovah to destroy the wall of the daughter of Zion, He hath stretched out a line, He hath not turned His hand from destroying, And He causeth <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> and wall to mourn, Together -- they have been weak.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/daniel/11-7.htm">Daniel 11:7</a></span><br />And 'one' hath stood up from a branch of her roots, 'in' his station, and he cometh in unto the <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, yea, he cometh into a stronghold of the king of the south, and hath wrought against them, and hath done mightily;<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nahum/2-1.htm">Nahum 2:1</a></span><br />Come up hath a scatterer to thy face, Keep the <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, watch the way, Strengthen the loins, strengthen power mightily.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/nahum/3-8.htm">Nahum 3:8</a></span><br />Art thou better than No-Ammon, That is dwelling among brooks? Waters she hath round about her, Whose <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> 'is' the sea, waters her wall.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/habakkuk/2-1.htm">Habakkuk 2:1</a></span><br />On my charge I stand, and I station myself on a <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span>, and I watch to see what He doth speak against me, and what I do reply to my reproof.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/zechariah/9-3.htm">Zechariah 9:3</a></span><br />And Tyre doth build a <span class="boldtext">bulwark</span> to herself, And doth heap silver as dust, And gold as mire of out-places.<br /><span class="source">(YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/b/bulwark.htm">Bulwark</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/b/bulwark--figurative.htm">Bulwark: Figurative</a></p><p class="pspc"><a 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