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It is a recurring theme throughout the Scriptures, symbolizing God's protection over His people. The imagery of a shield is used to convey safety, refuge, and divine guardianship.<br><br><b>Old Testament References:</b><br>The concept of shielding is prominently featured in the Old Testament, where God is frequently depicted as a shield to His followers. In <a href="/genesis/15.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>, God reassures Abram, saying, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." This passage highlights God's promise of protection and blessing to Abram, setting a precedent for His relationship with the faithful.<br><br>In the Psalms, the metaphor of God as a shield is a recurring theme. <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3</a> states, "But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head." Here, the psalmist expresses trust in God's protective power amidst adversity. Similarly, <a href="/psalms/18-30.htm">Psalm 18:30</a> declares, "As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him." These verses emphasize the reliability and perfection of God's protection.<br><br><b>New Testament References:</b><br>While the New Testament does not use the term "shield" as frequently, the concept of divine protection continues. <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a> instructs believers to take up "the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one." This passage is part of the Armor of God, illustrating the spiritual defense available to Christians through faith.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br>Theologically, shielding represents God's covenantal faithfulness and His role as a protector. It underscores the belief that God is actively involved in the lives of His people, offering them security and defense against both physical and spiritual threats. The shield is not merely a passive object but an active force that requires the believer's trust and reliance on God.<br><br><b>Practical Application:</b><br>For believers, the concept of shielding serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and trust in God's protection. It encourages Christians to seek refuge in God during times of trouble and to rely on His strength rather than their own. The imagery of a shield also calls believers to be vigilant and prepared, using the spiritual resources provided by God to withstand challenges and temptations.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b><br>The biblical theme of shielding is a powerful testament to God's unwavering protection and care for His people. It invites believers to live in confidence, knowing that they are safeguarded by the Almighty, who is both their shield and their salvation.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>(<I>p. pr. & vb. n.</I>) of Shield.<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/dods/the_expositors_bible_the_gospel_of_st_john_vol_ii/xvii_the_arrest.htm"><span class="l">The Arrest.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But in Jesus thus stepping to the front and <b>shielding</b> the disciples by exposing<br> Himself, John sees a picture of the whole sacrifice and substitution of Christ. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/xvii the arrest.htm</font><p><a href="/library/tertullian/de_fuga_in_persecutione/my_brother_fabius.htm"><span class="l">My Brother Fabius</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Whence it is manifest that both things belong to God, the shaking of faith as well<br> as the <b>shielding</b> of it, when both are sought from Him"the shaking by the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/tertullian/de fuga in persecutione/my brother fabius.htm</font><p><a href="/library/byrum/the_value_of_a_praying_mother/chapter_i_two_scenes.htm"><span class="l">Two Scenes.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> In answer to his devoted mother's prayer, the Holy Spirit hovered over that child,<br> <b>shielding</b> him from the cruel darts and arrows of the enemy. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter i two scenes.htm</font><p><a href="/library/white/the_acts_of_the_apostles/lesson_11_the_gospel_in.htm"><span class="l">The Gospel in Samaria</span></a> <br><b>...</b> that strength to resist evil is best gained by aggressive service, they began to<br> think that they had no work so important as that of <b>shielding</b> the church in <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../white/the acts of the apostles/lesson 11 the gospel in.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gerhardt/paul_gerhardts_spiritual_songs/a_lamb_bears_all_the.htm"><span class="l">A Lamb Bears all the Guilt Away.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> life-blood yielding. Sweet Lamb! what shall I do for Thee For all the good<br> Thou doest me, Thus saving me and <b>shielding</b>? All my life <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/a lamb bears all the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gerhardt/paul_gerhardts_spiritual_songs/for_the_love_of_christ.htm"><span class="l">For the Love of Christ.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Help me to watch, Lord! day and night, This blessed treasure <b>shielding</b> From unyielding<br> Foes, who 'gainst us the might Of Satan's realm are wielding! <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gerhardt/paul gerhardts spiritual songs/for the love of christ.htm</font><p><a href="/library/winkworth/lyra_germanica_second_series_the_christian_life/songs_of_the_cross_childlike.htm"><span class="l">Songs of the Cross Childlike Submission.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> His heart is aye the truest heart,. He bids all grief and harm depart,. Defending,<br> <b>shielding</b> day and night. The man who knows and loves aright. What pleases God <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../songs of the cross childlike.htm</font><p><a href="/library/simpson/days_of_heaven_upon_earth_/august_13_clouds_and_darkness.htm"><span class="l">August 13. "Clouds and Darkness are Round About Him" (Ps. Xcvii. 2 <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Like a great umbrella, that majestic pillar spread its canopy above the camp, and<br> became a <b>shielding</b> shadow from the burning heat in the treeless desert. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /august 13 clouds and darkness.htm</font><p><a href="/library/aquinas/summa_theologica/whether_god_the_father_delivered.htm"><span class="l">Whether God the Father Delivered up Christ to the Passion?</span></a> <br><b>...</b> with the will to suffer for us; hence we read in the same passage: "He was offered<br> because it was His own will" (Is.53:7). Thirdly, by not <b>shielding</b> Him from <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether god the father delivered.htm</font><p><a href="/library/prudentius/the_hymns_of_prudentius/iii_hymn_before_meat.htm"><span class="l">Hymn Before Meat</span></a> <br><b>...</b> their nakedness perceives When the feast they once partook: Smit with shame their<br> conscience grieves: Wove they coverings of leaves <b>Shielding</b> from lascivious <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../prudentius/the hymns of prudentius/iii hymn before meat.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/s/shielding.htm"><span class="l"><b>Shielding</b> (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shield. Multi-Version Concordance<br><b>Shielding</b> (3 Occurrences). Exodus 39:34 the covering <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shielding.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shields.htm"><span class="l">Shields (44 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shields.htm - 19k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shielded.htm"><span class="l">Shielded (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shielded.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/enabling-sin.html">How can I avoid enabling someone else's sin? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/shielding.htm">Shielding: 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">Shielding (3 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/39-34.htm">Exodus 39:34</a></span><br />the covering of rams' skins dyed red, the covering of sea cow hides, the veil of the screen,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/exodus/40-21.htm">Exodus 40:21</a></span><br />He brought the ark into the tabernacle, and set up the veil of the screen, and screened the ark of the testimony, as Yahweh commanded Moses.<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/numbers/4-5.htm">Numbers 4:5</a></span><br />When the camp moves forward, Aaron shall go in, and his sons, and they shall take down the veil of the screen, and cover the ark of the Testimony with it,<br /><span class="source">(See NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a 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