In the biblical context, "defeating" often refers to the overcoming of enemies, obstacles, or challenges through divine intervention, faith, and obedience to God's commands. The concept of defeating is prevalent throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and spiritual victories.

Old Testament Examples

1. David and Goliath: One of the most iconic examples of defeating an enemy is the account of David and Goliath. David, a young shepherd, defeats the Philistine giant Goliath with a sling and a stone, demonstrating that victory comes not by might but by faith in God. David declares, "This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand, and I will strike you down and cut off your head" (1 Samuel 17:46).

2. Joshua and the Battle of Jericho: The fall of Jericho is another significant example. Joshua leads the Israelites in a seemingly unconventional battle strategy commanded by God, resulting in the walls of Jericho collapsing. This victory underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions. "By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days" (Hebrews 11:30).

3. Gideon and the Midianites: Gideon's defeat of the Midianites with only 300 men highlights God's power in delivering His people. God reduces Gideon's army to ensure that the victory is attributed to divine intervention rather than human strength. "The LORD said to Gideon, 'With the three hundred men who lapped I will save you and give the Midianites into your hand'" (Judges 7:7).

New Testament Teachings

1. Jesus' Victory Over Sin and Death: The ultimate defeat in the New Testament is Jesus Christ's victory over sin and death through His crucifixion and resurrection. This victory is central to Christian faith, offering salvation to all who believe. "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!" (1 Corinthians 15:57).

2. Spiritual Warfare: Believers are called to engage in spiritual warfare, defeating the powers of darkness through the armor of God. Ephesians 6:11-12 instructs, "Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

3. Overcoming the World: Christians are encouraged to overcome worldly challenges through faith in Christ. "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith" (1 John 5:4).

Principles of Defeating in Scripture

· Faith and Trust in God: Victory is often achieved through unwavering faith and trust in God's promises and power.
· Obedience to God's Commands: Success in defeating adversaries is frequently linked to obedience to divine instructions.
· Divine Intervention: Many biblical accounts of defeating enemies emphasize that it is God who grants victory, not human strength or strategy.
· Spiritual Preparedness: Believers are called to be spiritually prepared, wearing the armor of God to stand firm against spiritual adversaries.

Throughout the Bible, the theme of defeating is intricately connected to God's sovereignty, the faithfulness of His people, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Defeat.

Defeating the Press-Gang
... Chapter 11. "I do Indeed Live by Preaching"; Wesley's Advice to Travelers;
Wesley and the French Prisoners Defeating the Press-gang. ...
/.../wesley/the journal of john wesley/defeating the press-gang.htm

God's Sovereignty Defined
... To throw the blame, as many do, upon the Devil, does not remove the difficulty,
for if Satan is defeating the purpose of God, then, Satan is Almighty and God ...
/.../pink/the sovereignty of god/chapter one gods sovereignty defined.htm

From Kadesh to the Death of Moses.
... By defeating him and possessing his cities Israel was enabled to pass on
and come to the plains of Moab beyond Jordan at Jericho. ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter vii from kadesh to.htm

England's Strength
... There we see these terrible Assyrian conquerors defeating their enemies, torturing
and slaughtering their prisoners, swimming rivers, beating down castles ...
/.../kingsley/sermons for the times/sermon xiv englands strength.htm

Letter xvii. Harmony of Christian Character.
... duty, we shall make sad work of it, running headlong, first into this extravagance,
and then into that, disturbing the plans of others, and defeating our own ...
/.../letter xvii harmony of christian.htm

The Image of Self.
... This is David anointed King over all Israel. There is another! David defeating the
Philistines in the battle under the mulberry trees. There is one more! ...
/.../the village pulpit volume ii trinity to advent/lx the image of self.htm

St. Boniface (Ad 680-755)
... of the palace was Charles, who was afterwards known by the name of Martel, or "The
Hammer." Charles had done a great service to Christendom by defeating a vast ...
/.../chapter iii st boniface ad.htm

Through the Book to God.
... cannot tell the line of division between the man, and the God within the man, then
shall we have mightiest power as God's intercessors in defeating the foe. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/through the book to god.htm

God's Pathway to Human Hearts.
... God's greatest agency; man's greatest agency, for defeating the enemy and winning
men back is intercession. God is counting mightily upon that. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks on prayer/gods pathway to human hearts.htm

The Perpetual virginity of Blessed Mary.
... truth and refute an ignorant boor who has scarce known the first glimmer of learning,
but because I was afraid my reply might make him appear worth defeating. ...
/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/the perpetual virginity of blessed.htm

Defeating (6 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Defeat. Multi-Version
Concordance Defeating (6 Occurrences). Hebrews 7:1 For this ...
/d/defeating.htm - 8k

Weapon (21 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) An instrument of offensive of defensive combat; something to fight with;
anything used, or designed to be used, in destroying, defeating, or injuring ...
/w/weapon.htm - 14k

Riblah (12 Occurrences)
... rib'-la (ribhlah; Rheblatha, with variants): (1) Riblah in the land of Hamath first
appears in history in 608 BC Here Pharaoh-necoh, after defeating Josiah at ...
/r/riblah.htm - 14k

Rout (6 Occurrences)
... into confusion; -- said especially of an army defeated, broken in pieces, and put
to flight in disorder or panic; also, the act of defeating and breaking up an ...
/r/rout.htm - 9k

Defeat (16 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:1 For this man, Melchizedek, King of Salem and priest of the Most High
God--he who when Abraham was returning after defeating the kings met him and ...
/d/defeat.htm - 12k

Pronounced (63 Occurrences)
... Hebrews 7:1 For this man, Melchizedek, King of Salem and priest of the Most High
God--he who when Abraham was returning after defeating the kings met him and ...
/p/pronounced.htm - 26k

Babylon (270 Occurrences)
... His son Nebuchadrezzar (Nabu-kudur-uzur), after defeating the Egyptians at Carchemish,
succeeded him as king, BC 604, and founded the Babylonian empire. ...
/b/babylon.htm - 93k

Amraphel (2 Occurrences)
... (see CHEDORLAOMER). After defeating Arioch (qv) he united Babylonia under one rule,
and made Babylon his capital. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. AMRAPHEL. ...
/a/amraphel.htm - 12k

Antiochus
... From this time the Jews began the great war of independence under their heroic
Maccabean leaders with Marked success, defeating the armies of Antiochus that ...
/a/antiochus.htm - 17k

Nebuchadrezzar (31 Occurrences)
... in the 1st year of the siege of Jerusalem under Zedekiah; and the third saw the
armies of Nebuchadnezzar entering Egypt in triumph and defeating Amasis in ...
/n/nebuchadrezzar.htm - 29k

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