In the context of the Bible, the term "safeguard" refers to the protection, preservation, and security provided by God to His people. 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.

Divine Protection

The Bible frequently emphasizes God's role as a protector of His people. In Psalm 121:7-8 , 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.

Spiritual Safeguard

The New Testament further elaborates on the spiritual safeguarding provided by God through Jesus Christ. In Philippians 4:7 , 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.

Obedience and Safeguarding

Obedience to God's commandments is often linked to His safeguarding. In Deuteronomy 28:1-2 , 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.

The Role of Faith

Faith is a crucial element in experiencing God's safeguarding. In 1 Peter 1:5 , 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.

Community and Safeguard

The early Christian community also served as a safeguard for its members. In Acts 2:44-47 , 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.

Eternal Safeguard

The ultimate safeguard for believers is eternal life through Jesus Christ. In John 10:28-29 , 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.

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.1. (n.) That which guards or protects; defense; protection.

2. (n.) A convoy or guard to protect a traveler or property.

3. (n.) A pass; a passport; a safe-conduct.

4. (v. t.) To guard; to protect.

804. asphales -- certain, secure
... prefix) and sphallo (to trip up) Definition certain, secure NASB Word Usage certain
(1), definite (1), facts (1), safeguard (1), sure (1). certain, safe, sure. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/804.htm - 7k4931. mishmereth -- a guard, watch, charge, function
... charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinance, safeguard, ward, watch. Fem. Of
mishmar; watch, ie The act (custody), or (concr.) The sentry, the post; obj. ...
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The Scriptures a Safeguard.
... 37. THE SCRIPTURES A SAFEGUARD. [Illustration: Chapter header.] "To the
law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to ...
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The Scriptures a Safeguard
... Chapter 37 The Scriptures a Safeguard. "To the law and to the testimony:
if they speak not according to this word, it is because ...
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Whether Patience is the Greatest of the virtues?
... Objection 3: Further, seemingly that which is the safeguard and cause of other
things is greater than they are. But according to Gregory (Hom. ...
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Epistle xii. To Conon, Abbot of Lirinus (Lerins).
... The carefulness of persons in authority is the safeguard of subjects, since one
who watches over what is entrusted to him avoids the snares of the enemy. ...
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Whether Fortitude Excels among all Other virtues?
... justice effects this good, since it belongs to justice to establish the order of
reason in all human affairs: whereas the other virtues safeguard this good ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether fortitude excels among all.htm

Whether Restitution is Binding on those who have not Taken?
... Therefore the others are not bound to restitution. Objection 3: Further, no man
is bound to expose himself to danger, in order to safeguard another's property. ...
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Whether Patience is a virtue?
... I answer that, As stated above ([3400]Q[123], A[1]), the moral virtues are directed
to the good, inasmuch as they safeguard the good of reason against the ...
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A Comparison of Constantine's Piety with the Wickedness Of
... They had derided his Christ with words of blasphemy: he assumed that as his safeguard
[3225] against which they directed their blasphemies, and gloried in the ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter i a comparison of constantines.htm

Knowledge and Obedience.
... This spiritual knowledge or experience is the great safeguard against error, in
that it gives power to distinguish between good and evil, between truth and ...
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Whether Baptism Should be Deferred?
... First, as a safeguard to the Church, lest she be deceived through baptizing those
who come to her under false pretenses, according to 1:Jn.4:1: "Believe not ...
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Safeguard (2 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) To guard; to protect. Multi-Version Concordance Safeguard (2 Occurrences). ...
For with me you shall be in safeguard." (WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS). ...
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Escort (4 Occurrences)
... 2. (n.) Protection, care, or safeguard on a journey or excursion; as,
to travel under the escort of a friend. 3. (n.) To attend ...
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Lysias (3 Occurrences)
... The genuineness of this letter has been questioned by some, but without sufficient
reason.) In this letter he took care to safeguard his own conduct, and to ...
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Curious (18 Occurrences)
... noted for its wizard and the "Ephesian spells;" ie, charms or scraps of parchment
written over with certain formula, which were worn as a safeguard against all ...
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Sheepfold (3 Occurrences)
... Numbers 32:16 Judges 5:16 2 Chronicles 32:28 Psalm 78:70 Zephaniah 2:6 John 10:1).
On the top of the wall is heaped thorny brushwood as a further safeguard. ...
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Sheepcote (2 Occurrences)
... Numbers 32:16 Judges 5:16 2 Chronicles 32:28 Psalm 78:70 Zephaniah 2:6 John 10:1).
On the top of the wall is heaped thorny brushwood as a further safeguard. ...
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Safe-conduct (1 Occurrence)
Safe-conduct. Safe, Safe-conduct. Safeguard . Noah Webster's Dictionary
1 ... NIV). Safe, Safe-conduct. Safeguard . Reference Bible.
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Safe-guard (1 Occurrence)
Safe-guard. Safeguard, Safe-guard. Safekeeping . Multi-Version Concordance
Safe-guard (1 Occurrence). ... Safeguard, Safe-guard. Safekeeping . Reference Bible
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Seeks (48 Occurrences)
... 1 Samuel 22:23 Stay with me, don't be afraid; for he who seeks my life seeks your
life. For with me you shall be in safeguard." (WEB DBY NAS RSV). ...
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