Introduction:
Jeopardy, in a biblical context, refers to situations of danger or peril that individuals or groups face, often as a test of faith or obedience to God. The concept is woven throughout the Scriptures, illustrating both physical and spiritual threats.

Old Testament Context:
In the Old Testament, the people of Israel frequently found themselves in jeopardy due to external threats from surrounding nations or internal disobedience to God's commandments. For instance, the Israelites faced jeopardy during their exodus from Egypt, particularly at the Red Sea, where they were trapped between Pharaoh's army and the sea (Exodus 14:10-12). Their deliverance by God's miraculous intervention is a testament to His power and faithfulness.

Another example is found in the account of Esther, where the Jewish people were in jeopardy of annihilation due to Haman's plot. Esther's courage and faith led to the salvation of her people (Esther 4:14-16).

New Testament Context:
In the New Testament, the concept of jeopardy often relates to the early Christians' experiences of persecution and trials. The Apostle Paul frequently faced jeopardy in his missionary journeys. In 2 Corinthians 11:26, Paul recounts his perils: "I have been constantly on the move; I have been in danger from rivers, in danger from bandits, in danger from my fellow Jews, in danger from Gentiles; in danger in the city, in danger in the country, in danger at sea; and in danger from false believers."

The early church also faced spiritual jeopardy, as seen in the warnings against false teachings and the need to remain steadfast in the faith (Galatians 1:6-9).

Spiritual Jeopardy:
Beyond physical threats, the Bible emphasizes spiritual jeopardy, where individuals risk their relationship with God through sin and disobedience. Proverbs 14:12 warns, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." This highlights the danger of relying on human wisdom rather than God's guidance.

Faith and Deliverance:
Throughout Scripture, the response to jeopardy is often a call to faith and reliance on God. Psalm 91:15 assures believers of God's protection: "He will call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him." This promise underscores the belief that God is a refuge and strength in times of peril.

Conclusion:
The biblical narrative of jeopardy serves as a reminder of the trials faced by God's people and the divine deliverance available to those who trust in Him. It encourages believers to remain faithful amidst challenges, trusting in God's sovereignty and provision.1. (n.) Exposure to death, loss, or injury; hazard; danger.

2. (v. t.) To jeopardize.

JEOPARD; JEOPARDY

jep'-ard, jep'-ar-di: The Eng, word referred originally to a game where the chances were even (from OFr. jeu parti); transferred thence to designate any great risk. In the New Testament, represented by the Greek verb kinduneuo (Luke 8:23 1 Corinthians 15:30). In the Old Testament (Judges 5:18) for a Hebrew idiom, "despise the soul," i.e. they placed a small value upon their lives (Vulgate "offered their souls to death"); for elliptical expression, "went with their lives," in 2 Samuel 23:17 m.

2793. kinduneuo -- to be in danger
... be in danger, be in jeopardy. From kindunos; to undergo peril -- be in danger, be
(stand) in jeopardy. see GREEK kindunos. (ekinduneuon) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2793.htm - 6k5315. nephesh -- a soul, living being, life, self, person, desire ...
... any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, X dead(-ly), desire, X (dis-)contented,
X fish, ghost, + greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, X jeopardy of) life (X in ...
/hebrew/5315.htm - 7k

1 Cor. xv. 29
... [3.] Ver.30. "Why do we also stand in jeopardy every hour?". Ver.31. ... For who would
choose to be in continual jeopardy to no purpose and with no effect? ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xl 1 cor xv.htm

Israel at the Red Sea
... Pharoah hears of it; he comes upon them, to overcome them; and they stand in terrible
fright and jeopardy of them, to overcome them; and they stand in terrible ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/israel at the red sea.htm

The Story of a Cup of Water
... it out to the Lord, and said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing:
shall I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? ...
/.../wells/bible stories and religious classics/the story of a cup.htm

A Libation to Jehovah
... And he said, Be it far from me, O Lord, that I should do this; is not this
the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/a libation to jehovah.htm

Hearken and Look; Or, Encouragement for Believers
... now than there were of old. The cause is no more in jeopardy than it was
a thousand years ago. The result, the end, the consummation ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 27 1881/hearken and look or encouragement.htm

Apostolic Exhortation
... his name; deliver his doctrine, but withhold the mention of his person, for you
will excite them to madness; you will put your own life in jeopardy; you will ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 14 1868/apostolic exhortation.htm

Precious Deaths
... A shepherd who did not care for his sheep might suffer the wolf to devour it, but
he who prizes it highly will put his own life in jeopardy to pluck the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 18 1872/precious deaths.htm

Certain Other Divine Precepts the Apostolic Description of Charity ...
... patience. [9138] If "the sun go down over our wrath," we are in jeopardy:
[9139] we are not allowed to remain one day without patience. ...
/.../tertullian/of patience/chapter xii certain other divine precepts.htm

Sebastian Castellio: a Forgotten Prophet
... at their real worth these solitary souls who were destined to see their cause defeated,
to hear their names defamed, and to live in jeopardy among the very ...
/.../chapter vi sebastian castellio a.htm

"Amongst Our Other Regulations for the Permanent Advantage of the ...
... of the ancient institutions, many of them were subdued through the fear of danger,
and moreover many of them were exposed to jeopardy; nevertheless, because ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xxxiv amongst our other.htm

Jeopardy (7 Occurrences)
... JEOPARD; JEOPARDY. jep'-ard, jep'-ar-di: The Eng, word referred originally to a
game where the chances were even (from OFr. ...Jeopardy (7 Occurrences). ...
/j/jeopardy.htm - 9k

Jeopard
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vt) To put in jeopardy; to expose to loss or injury;
to imperil; to hazard. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JEOPARD; JEOPARDY. ...
/j/jeopard.htm - 7k

Exploits (8 Occurrences)
... Isn't it the blood of the men who went in jeopardy of their lives?" Therefore he
would not drink it. The three mighty men did these things. (See NIV). ...
/e/exploits.htm - 9k

Mightiest (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 11:19 And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall
I drink the blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? ...
/m/mightiest.htm - 7k

Jeopardized (1 Occurrence)

/j/jeopardized.htm - 6k

Jephthae (1 Occurrence)

/j/jephthae.htm - 6k

Fill (126 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind
on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy. ...
/f/fill.htm - 36k

Filling (29 Occurrences)
... Luke 8:23 But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind
on the lake; and they were filling 'with water', and were in jeopardy. ...
/f/filling.htm - 14k

Risk (5 Occurrences)
... Shall I drink the blood of these men who have put their lives in jeopardy?" For
they risked their lives to bring it. Therefore he would not drink it. ...
/r/risk.htm - 8k

Risked (5 Occurrences)
... Shall I drink the blood of these men who have put their lives in jeopardy?" For
they risked their lives to bring it. Therefore he would not drink it. ...
/r/risked.htm - 7k

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