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The concept of security in the Bible is multifaceted, encompassing physical safety, spiritual assurance, and divine protection. The term "securely" often appears in the context of God's provision and protection for His people, as well as the confidence believers can have in His promises.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, the idea of living securely is frequently associated with the covenant relationship between God and Israel. When the Israelites obeyed God's commandments, they were promised security in the land. Leviticus 25:18-19 states, "You are to keep My statutes and carefully observe My judgments, so that you may dwell securely in the land. Then the land will yield its fruit, so that you can eat your fill and dwell in safety upon it."

The Psalms often reflect a personal sense of security derived from trust in God. Psalm 4:8 declares, "I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety." This verse highlights the peace and security that come from reliance on God, transcending external circumstances.

Prophetic Assurance

The prophets also spoke of a future time when God's people would dwell securely. In Jeremiah 23:5-6 , the promise of a righteous Branch from David's line is given: "In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness." This messianic prophecy points to a time of ultimate security under the reign of the Messiah.

New Testament Fulfillment

In the New Testament, the concept of security is deepened through the person and work of Jesus Christ. Believers find their ultimate security in the salvation He provides. 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 passage emphasizes the eternal security of believers, grounded in the power and faithfulness of God.

Spiritual Security

The Apostle Paul further elaborates on the security believers have in Christ. In Romans 8:38-39 , he writes, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This assurance of God's unbreakable love provides profound spiritual security.

Practical Implications

The biblical understanding of living securely extends beyond mere physical safety to encompass a holistic sense of well-being rooted in God's presence and promises. Believers are encouraged to live in faith, trusting in God's provision and protection. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

In summary, the biblical concept of security is deeply intertwined with faith in God, His covenant promises, and the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. It assures believers of both temporal safety and eternal salvation, encouraging a life of trust and obedience.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(adv.) In a secure manner; without fear or apprehension; without danger; safely.

Greek

806. asphalos -- safely
... safely. Part of Speech: Adverb Transliteration: asphalos Phonetic Spelling:
(as-fal-oce') Short Definition: safely, securely, assuredly Definition: safely ...
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803. asphaleia -- certainty, security
... Word Origin from asphales Definition certainty, security NASB Word Usage exact
truth (1), safety (1), securely (1). certainty, safety. ...
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870. aphobos -- without fear
... Speech: Adverb Transliteration: aphobos Phonetic Spelling: (af-ob'-oce) Short
Definition: fearlessly Definition: fearlessly, shamelessly, securely, tranquilly. ...
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1463. egkomboomai -- to put on oneself (as a garment)
... condition" and , "a roll, band, girth") -- properly, the condition in which someone
is secured (literally, "tucked up"); figuratively, clothed (securely girded ...
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1476. hedraios -- sitting, steadfast
... or base") -- properly, (solidly-based, well-seated); (figuratlively) steadfast
(firm), ; firm in purpose (mind); "well-stationed" (securely positioned), not ...
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Strong's Hebrew

7599. shaan -- to be at ease or at peace, rest securely
... shaan. 7600 . to be at ease or at peace, rest securely. Transliteration: shaan
Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-an') Short Definition: ease. Word Origin a prim. ...
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7682. sagab -- to be (inaccessibly) high
... root Definition to be (inaccessibly) high NASB Word Usage exalted (7), high (4),
lifted (1), raises (1), safe (1), securely on high (1), set him securely on ...
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2388. chazaq -- to be or grow firm or strong, strengthen
... strength (1), encourage (4), encourage* (1), encouraged (2), encouraged* (3),
encouragement (1), encourages (1), established himself securely (1), fasten (1 ...
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983. betach -- security
... 982, 983. betach. 984 . security. Transliteration: betach Phonetic Spelling:
(beh'takh) Short Definition: securely. Word Origin ...
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Library

That the Friendship of Good Men Cannot be Securely Rested In, So ...
... Book XIX. Chapter 8."That the Friendship of Good Men Cannot Be Securely Rested
In, So Long as the Dangers of This Life Force Us to Be Anxious. ...
/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 8 that the friendship of.htm

The Song of a City, and the Pearl of Peace
... refuge. We have a burgess-ship in the new Jerusalem which is the mother
of us all; and within that strong city we dwell securely. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 31 1885/the song of a city.htm

Sufficient Assurance May be had that Inspirations are from God. .. ...
... are from God. Sec. Sec. 4, 5, 6, 7. A soul, therefore, may securely commit
herself to God's guidance; and why? Sec. 8. No danger ...
/.../chapter viii sufficient assurance may.htm

God be with You. PM Parting Blessing.
... Parting Blessing. God be with you till we meet again, By his counsels guide, uphold
you, With his sheep securely fold you, God be with you till we meet again. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/lorenz/the otterbein hymnal/61 god be with you.htm

We do not Here Treat of all Kinds of Mortification or virtues...
... 11. Lastly, by the means of contemplative prayer in an internal life, virtues are
most easily obtained, most securely possessed, and most perfectly practised. ...
/.../chapter xv we do not.htm

Paul's Persuasion
... That love is going to securely hold you through them all. ... Rely upon it. It will
never fail you. It will securely hold you in the gales of life. ...
/.../naylor/heart talks/talk thirty-three pauls persuasion.htm

Luke x. The Latter Part of the 25Th Verse.
... of coming to a true Resolution of this Question; and where it is that we may expect
such an account of this Affair, as we may safely, and securely, depend upon ...
/.../sermon i luke x the.htm

How a Soul is to Behave Herself to Obtain Light in Doubtful Cases ...
... our own imagination or perhaps natural inclination for the divine light and motion,
whereas such divine light is most effectually and securely, yea, and seldom ...
/.../chapter vii how a soul.htm

"And Watch unto Prayer. "
... When he is at peace and dwells securely, as the people of Laish, he troubles himself
with nothing, but dreams over his days, but that is a decaying condition. ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/sermon xxi and watch unto.htm

Two Things to be Observed in Gratuitous Justification.
... Never could any one rest securely in it, for never could he feel fully assured that
he had fully satisfied the law; and it is certain that no man ever fully ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 13 two things to.htm

Thesaurus

Securely (43 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Securely (43 Occurrences). ... 1 Corinthians 10:12 So then
let him who thinks he is standing securely beware of falling. (WEY). ...
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Despite (18 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 28:26 They shall dwell securely therein; yes, they shall build houses, and
plant vineyards, and shall dwell securely, when I have executed judgments on ...
/d/despite.htm - 13k

Disdain (6 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 28:26 And they shall dwell securely therein; yea, they shall build houses,
and plant vineyards, and shall dwell securely, when I have executed ...
/d/disdain.htm - 9k

Maligned (3 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 28:26 They shall dwell securely therein; yes, they shall build houses, and
plant vineyards, and shall dwell securely, when I have executed judgments on ...
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Careless (10 Occurrences)
... the American Standard Revised Version, Judges 18:7); "careless Ethiopians" (Ezekiel
30:9). "Thou that dwellest carelessly" ("sittest securely" the Revised ...
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Carelessly (5 Occurrences)
... the American Standard Revised Version, Judges 18:7); "careless Ethiopians" (Ezekiel
30:9). "Thou that dwellest carelessly" ("sittest securely" the Revised ...
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Surely (587 Occurrences)
... 1. (adv.) In a sure or certain manner; certainly; infallibly; undoubtedly; assuredly.
2. (adv.) Without danger; firmly; steadly; securely. Int. ...
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Inflict (25 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 28:26 They shall dwell securely therein; yes, they shall build houses, and
plant vineyards, and shall dwell securely, when I have executed judgments on ...
/i/inflict.htm - 14k

Secure (78 Occurrences)
... Christ. Securely is used in the sense of "trustful," "not anticipating danger"
(Proverbs 3:29 Micah 2:8; Ecclesiasticus 4:15). The ...
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Security (41 Occurrences)
... Christ. Securely is used in the sense of "trustful," "not anticipating danger"
(Proverbs 3:29 Micah 2:8; Ecclesiasticus 4:15). The ...
/s/security.htm - 19k

Resources

How can we enter into God's rest? | GotQuestions.org

Should Jerusalem be the capital of modern-day Israel? | GotQuestions.org

What is the readiness of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)? | GotQuestions.org

Securely: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Securely (43 Occurrences)

Matthew 27:64
So give orders for the sepulchre to be securely guarded till the third day, for fear his disciples should come by night and steal the body, and then tell the people that he has come back to life; and so the last imposture will be more serious than the first."
(WEY)

Mark 5:4
for many a time he had been left securely bound in fetters and chains, but afterwards the chains lay torn link from link, and the fetters in fragments, and there was no one strong enough to master him.
(WEY)

Acts 5:23
"We found the prison shut and locked, and the guards standing before the doors, but when we opened them, we found no one inside!"
(See NAS RSV NIV)

Acts 16:23
When they had laid many stripes on them, they threw them into prison, charging the jailer to keep them safely,
(See NAS)

1 Corinthians 10:12
So then let him who thinks he is standing securely beware of falling.
(WEY)

2 Corinthians 6:10
as sad, but we are always joyful; as poor, but we bestow wealth on many; as having nothing, and yet we securely possess all things.
(WEY)

Leviticus 25:18
And ye shall do my statutes, and observe mine ordinances and do them: thus shall ye dwell in your land securely.
(DBY NAS RSV)

Leviticus 25:19
And the land shall yield its fruit, and ye shall eat and be satisfied, and dwell therein securely.
(DBY NAS RSV)

Leviticus 26:5
and your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing-time; and ye shall eat your bread to the full, and dwell in your land securely.
(DBY NAS RSV)

Judges 16:11
He said to her, "If they only bind me with new ropes with which no work has been done, then shall I become weak, and be as another man."
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 12:11
Yahweh sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side; and you lived in safety.
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 25:29
Though men may rise up to pursue you, and to seek your soul, yet the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with Yahweh your God. He will sling out the souls of your enemies, as from the hollow of a sling.
(See NIV)

1 Kings 2:24
Now therefore as Yahweh lives, who has established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who has made me a house, as he promised, surely Adonijah shall be put to death this day."
(See NIV)

2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Yahweh his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
(See NAS)

Job 11:18
And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt look about thee, and shalt take thy rest in safety.
(See NAS)

Psalms 16:9
Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.
(See NAS)

Psalms 20:1
For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. May Yahweh answer you in the day of trouble. May the name of the God of Jacob set you up on high,
(See NAS)

Psalms 37:27
Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.
(WEB)

Psalms 59:1
To the Overseer. -- 'Destroy not,' by David. -- A secret treasure, in Saul's sending, and they watch the house to put him to death. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God, From my withstanders set me on high.
(See NAS)

Psalms 69:29
But I am in pain and distress. Let your salvation, God, protect me.
(See NAS)

Psalms 91:14
"Because he has set his love on me, therefore I will deliver him. I will set him on high, because he has known my name.
(See NAS)

Psalms 102:28
The children of thy servants shall continue, And their seed shall be established before thee.
(See JPS)

Psalms 107:41
Yet he lifts the needy out of their affliction, and increases their families like a flock.
(See NAS)

Proverbs 1:33
But whoever listens to me will dwell securely, and will be at ease, without fear of harm."
(WEB JPS ASV NAS)

Proverbs 3:23
Then you shall walk in your way securely. Your foot won't stumble.
(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV)

Proverbs 3:29
Don't devise evil against your neighbor, seeing he dwells securely by you.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS)

Proverbs 8:28
When he made strong the skies overhead: when the fountains of the deep were fixed:
(See NIV)

Proverbs 10:9
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
(See JPS DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 22:21
And I will put your robe on him, and put your band about him, and I will give your authority into his hand: and he will be a father to the men of Jerusalem, and to the family of Judah.
(See NAS)

Isaiah 47:8
"Now therefore hear this, you who are given to pleasures, who sit securely, who say in your heart, I am, and there is none else besides me; I shall not sit as a widow, neither shall I know the loss of children:
(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV)

Jeremiah 23:6
In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely; and this is his name by which he shall be called: Yahweh our righteousness.
(See NAS RSV)

Jeremiah 33:16
In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely; and this is the name by which she shall be called: Yahweh our righteousness.
(See RSV)

Jeremiah 49:31
Arise, get you up against the nation at ease, that dwelleth securely, saith Jehovah, which hath neither gates nor bars: they dwell alone.
(DBY NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 28:26
They shall dwell securely therein; yes, they shall build houses, and plant vineyards, and shall dwell securely, when I have executed judgments on all those who do them despite all around them; and they shall know that I am Yahweh their God.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 34:25
I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause evil animals to cease out of the land; and they shall dwell securely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 34:28
They shall no more be a prey to the nations, neither shall the animals of the earth devour them; but they shall dwell securely, and none shall make them afraid.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 38:8
After many days you shall be visited: in the latter years you shall come into the land that is brought back from the sword, that is gathered out of many peoples, on the mountains of Israel, which have been a continual waste; but it is brought forth out of the peoples, and they shall dwell securely, all of them.
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 38:11
and you shall say, I will go up to the land of unwalled villages; I will go to those who are at rest, who dwell securely, all of them dwelling without walls, and having neither bars nor gates;
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 38:14
Therefore, son of man, prophesy, and tell Gog, Thus says the Lord Yahweh: In that day when my people Israel dwells securely, shall you not know it?
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Ezekiel 39:6
I will send a fire on Magog, and on those who dwell securely in the islands; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.
(WEB ASV RSV)

Ezekiel 39:26
They shall bear their shame, and all their trespasses by which they have trespassed against me, when they shall dwell securely in their land, and none shall make them afraid;
(WEB ASV NAS RSV)

Micah 2:8
Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.
(KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS)

Micah 5:4
He shall stand, and shall shepherd in the strength of Yahweh, in the majesty of the name of Yahweh his God: and they will live, for then he will be great to the ends of the earth.
(See NIV)

Subtopics

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