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Definition and Concept
Victory, in the biblical context, refers to the triumph or success over an adversary, obstacle, or challenge. It is often associated with God's deliverance and the fulfillment of His promises to His people. The concept of victory is deeply rooted in the narrative of Scripture, symbolizing both physical and spiritual conquest.

Old Testament Context
In the Old Testament, victory is frequently depicted in the context of battles and warfare. The Israelites' victories over their enemies are often attributed to divine intervention. For instance, in Exodus 15:1, following the crossing of the Red Sea, Moses and the Israelites sing, "I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea." This victory song celebrates God's deliverance from the Egyptians.

The account of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17 is another classic example of victory. David's triumph over the Philistine giant is not just a physical victory but also a testament to faith in God's power. David declares in 1 Samuel 17:47, "And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or by spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands."

New Testament Context
In the New Testament, the concept of victory takes on a more spiritual dimension. The ultimate victory is seen in Jesus Christ's triumph over sin and death. In 1 Corinthians 15:57, Paul writes, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." This victory is not achieved through human effort but through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Christ.

The theme of victory is also evident in the believer's life. Romans 8:37 states, "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us." This passage emphasizes that believers, through Christ, can overcome trials and tribulations.

Spiritual Warfare and Victory
The Bible also speaks of victory in the context of spiritual warfare. Ephesians 6:10-18 describes the armor of God, equipping believers to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. Victory in spiritual battles is achieved through faith, prayer, and reliance on God's strength.

Revelation 12:11 highlights the means of victory over Satan: "They have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; and they did not love their lives so as to shy away from death." This verse underscores the power of Christ's sacrifice and the believer's testimony in achieving spiritual victory.

Victory in Christian Living
Victory in the Christian life is characterized by living in accordance with God's will and experiencing His peace and joy. Philippians 4:13 affirms, "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." This verse reflects the believer's confidence in Christ's enabling power to overcome life's challenges.

The assurance of victory is also a source of hope and encouragement. In 1 John 5:4, it is written, "For everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith." Faith in Jesus Christ is the key to overcoming worldly challenges and living a victorious life.

Conclusion
The biblical theme of victory encompasses both physical and spiritual realms, highlighting God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Through faith in Christ, believers are assured of ultimate victory over sin, death, and the powers of darkness.

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

(n.) The defeat of an enemy in battle, or of an antagonist in any contest; a gaining of the superiority in any struggle or competition; conquest; triumph; -- the opposite of defeat.

Greek

3534. nikos -- victory
... nikos. 3535 . victory. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: nikos Phonetic
Spelling: (nee'-kos) Short Definition: victory Definition: victory. ...
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3529. nike -- victory
... victory. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: nike Phonetic Spelling:
(nee'-kay) Short Definition: victory Definition: victory, a victorious principle ...
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408. Andronikos -- "man of victory," Andronicus, a Jewish ...
... "man of victory," Andronicus, a ... Word Origin from aner and nikos Definition "man of
victory," Andronicus, a Jewish Christian NASB Word Usage Andronicus (1). ...
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3528. nikao -- to conquer, prevail
... 3528 (from 3529 , "victory") -- properly, (overcome); " 'to carry off the victory,
come off victorious.' The verb implies a battle" (K. Wuest). ...
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5245. hupernikao -- to be more than conqueror
... 1, 39.58). 5245 () is used only in Ro 8:37. [The intensive prefix () adds
the idea, " victory" (ie of a conqueror).]. Word Origin ...
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3833. panoplia -- full armor
... In this way they do not fight victory -- but victory! Word Origin from pas and hoplon
Definition full armor NASB Word Usage all...armor (1), full armor (2). ...
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2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power
... That is, that brings what the defines is success ( victory, cf. 1 Jn 5:4). Accordingly,
faith (4102 ) and 2480 () are directly connected (Js 5:16). ...
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2909. kreitton -- better
... of 2904 , "dominion") -- what is because more fully developed, ie in (mastery,
dominance); "" after exerting the needed to "plant down God's flag of victory.". ...
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2358. thriambeuo -- to triumph
... a noisy iambus, sung in honor of Bacchus); to make an acclamatory procession, ie
(figuratively) to conquer or (by Hebraism) to give victory -- (cause) to ...
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Strong's Hebrew

8668. teshuah -- deliverance, salvation
... Word Origin from yasha Definition deliverance, salvation NASB Word Usage
deliverance (6), help* (1), salvation (16), victory (11). ...
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5331. netsach -- eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity
... Word Usage all time (1), always (3), end (1), eternally (1), ever (1), forever
(22), Glory (1), limit (1), never* (6), perpetual (3), strength (1), victory (1 ...
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3467. yasha -- to deliver
... 27), delivered (8), deliverer (3), deliverers (1), deliverers who delivered (1),
delivers (2), endowed with salvation (1), gained the victory (1), help (9 ...
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3444. yeshuah -- salvation
... Word Usage deeds of deliverance (1), deliverance (6), help (4), prosperity (1),
salvation (61), save (1), saving (1), security (1), victories (1), victory (1). ...
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1369. geburah -- strength, might
... Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force (literally or figuratively);
by implication, valor, victory -- force, mastery, might, mighty (act ...
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Library

Victory.
... VICTORY. ... When you are content with any food, any raiment, any climate, any society,
any solitude, any interruption by the will of God"that is victory. ...
/.../orr/food for the lambs or helps for young christians/victory.htm

Victory.
... Calvary: Victory Victory. Jesus is turned over to the soldiers for the execution
of the sentence. His own garments are replaced, and ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks about jesus/victory.htm

Repentance and victory
... THE FIRST BOOK OF SAMUEL REPENTANCE AND VICTORY. 'And the men of
Kirjath-jearim came, and fetched up the ark of the Lord, and brought ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/repentance and victory.htm

Peace and victory
... PEACE AND VICTORY. 'These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might
have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation; but ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture st john chaps xv to xxi/peace and victory.htm

The Oratorio of victory.
... The Coming Victory The Oratorio of Victory. ... It is the rehearsal of the great
Oratorio of Victory that we are all to join in singing. ...
/.../gordon/quiet talks with world winners/the oratorio of victory.htm

A Great victory
... A GREAT VICTORY. TEXT: "And they ... against us. We have only to take our stand with
Christ, right with him, and we shall win the victory. Second ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chapman/and judas iscariot/a great victory.htm

The victory of Faith
... The Victory of Faith. ... "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world; and this
is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.""1 John 5:4. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 1 1855/the victory of faith.htm

The Secret of victory
... THE SECOND BOOK OF CHRONICLES THE SECRET OF VICTORY. ... It opens for us the secret of
victory, in that old far-off struggle and in to-day's conflicts. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture g/the secret of victory.htm

The victory of the Lamb
... HYMNS THE VICTORY OF THE LAMB. "If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him.""2 Timothy
2:12. ... But the mighty song of victory, and glorious golden psalms. ...
/.../bevan/hymns of ter steegen and others second series/the victory of the lamb.htm

The victory of the King
... ST. MATTHEW Chaps. I to VIII THE VICTORY OF THE KING. 'Then was Jesus led
up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the victory of the king.htm

Thesaurus

Victory (71 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Victory (71 Occurrences). ... He won't quench a smoking flax,
until he leads justice to victory. (WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Triumph (52 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed
in honor of a general who had gained a decisive victory over a foreign enemy. ...
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Defeat (16 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To overcome or vanquish, as an army; to check, disperse, or ruin by victory;
to overthrow. 4. (vt) To resist with success; as, to defeat an assault. ...
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Victorious (17 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Of or pertaining to victory, or a victor' being a ...
that Thou dost ride upon Thy horses, upon Thy chariots of victory? (See NIV). ...
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Nicopolis (1 Occurrence)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary City of victory, where Paul intended to winter
(Titus 3:12). There were several cities of this name. The ...
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Garrisons (6 Occurrences)
... Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT
NAS RSV NIV). ... Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went. ...
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Jabin (8 Occurrences)
... Judges 5:6-11), till Deborah and Barak aroused the national spirit, and gathering
together ten thousand men, gained a great and decisive victory over Jabin in ...
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Jehoram (27 Occurrences)
... Jehovah-exalted. (1.) Son of Toi, king of Hamath, sent by his father to congratulate
David on the occasion of his victory over Hadadezer (2 Samuel 8:10). ...
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Rhodes (2 Occurrences)
... The inhabitants bravely defended their capital against Demetrius Poliorcetes in
304 BC-the same Demetrius who two years before had won a naval victory and had ...
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Gets (122 Occurrences)
... 1 John 5:4 For all that has been begotten of God gets the victory over the world;
and this is the victory which has gotten the victory over the world, our faith ...
/g/gets.htm - 33k

Resources

How can I achieve victory in Jesus? | GotQuestions.org

What is the key to victory when struggling with sin? | GotQuestions.org

How can I overcome sin in my Christian life? | GotQuestions.org

Victory: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Victory (71 Occurrences)

Matthew 12:20
He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

John 16:33
"I have spoken all this to you in order that in me you may have peace. In the world you have affliction. But keep up your courage: *I* have won the victory over the world."
(WEY)

1 Corinthians 15:54
But when this corruptible will have put on incorruption, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then what is written will happen: "Death is swallowed up in victory."
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 15:55
"Death, where is your sting? Hades, where is your victory?"
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 Corinthians 15:57
But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
(WEB KJV WEY ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 John 5:4
For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world: your faith.
(WEB KJV ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV)

1 John 5:5
Who is he that gets the victory over the world, but he that believes that Jesus is the Son of God?
(DBY)

Revelation 3:11
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.
(WEY)

Revelation 12:11
But they have gained the victory over him because of the blood of the Lamb and of the testimony which they have borne, and because they held their lives cheap and did not shrink even from death.
(WEY)

Revelation 15:2
And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.
(KJV WEY DBY WBS YLT)

Revelation 17:14
They will make war upon the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them; for He is Lord of lords and King of kings. And those who accompany Him--called, as they are, and chosen, and faithful--shall share in the victory."
(WEY)

Exodus 32:18
He said, "It isn't the voice of those who shout for victory, neither is it the voice of those who cry for being overcome; but the noise of those who sing that I hear."
(WEB DBY RSV NIV)

Deuteronomy 20:4
for Yahweh your God is he who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you."
(See RSV NIV)

Joshua 10:10
Yahweh confused them before Israel, and he killed them with a great slaughter at Gibeon, and chased them by the way of the ascent of Beth Horon, and struck them to Azekah and to Makkedah.
(See NIV)

Judges 12:3
When I saw that you didn't save me, I put my life in my hand, and passed over against the children of Ammon, and Yahweh delivered them into my hand. Why then have you come up to me this day, to fight against me?"
(See NIV)

Judges 15:18
He was very thirsty, and called on Yahweh, and said, "You have given this great deliverance by the hand of your servant; and now shall I die for thirst, and fall into the hand of the uncircumcised?"
(See NIV)

1 Samuel 14:45
The people said to Saul, "Shall Jonathan die, who has worked this great salvation in Israel? Far from it! As Yahweh lives, there shall not one hair of his head fall to the ground; for he has worked with God this day!" So the people rescued Jonathan, that he didn't die.
(See RSV)

1 Samuel 19:5
for he put his life in his hand, and struck the Philistine, and Yahweh worked a great victory for all Israel. You saw it, and rejoiced. Why then will you sin against innocent blood, to kill David without a cause?"
(WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV)

2 Samuel 8:6
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
(WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV)

2 Samuel 8:10
then Toi sent Joram his son to king David, to Greet him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and struck him: for Hadadezer had wars with Toi. Joram brought with him vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and vessels of brass:
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 8:14
He put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
(WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV)

2 Samuel 19:2
The victory that day was turned into mourning to all the people; for the people heard it said that day, "The king grieves for his son."
(WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Samuel 22:36
You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your gentleness has made me great.
(See NIV)

2 Samuel 23:10
He arose, and struck the Philistines until his hand was weary, and his hand froze to the sword; and Yahweh worked a great victory that day; and the people returned after him only to take spoil.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Samuel 23:12
But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh worked a great victory.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS NAS RSV NIV)

2 Kings 5:1
Now Naaman, captain of the army of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honorable, because by him Yahweh had given victory to Syria: he was also a mighty man of valor, but he was a leper.
(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)

2 Kings 13:17
He said, "Open the window eastward;" and he opened it. Then Elisha said, "Shoot!" and he shot. He said, "Yahweh's arrow of victory, even the arrow of victory over Syria; for you shall strike the Syrians in Aphek, until you have consumed them."
(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)

2 Kings 14:10
You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?"
(See NIV)

1 Chronicles 11:14
They stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and killed the Philistines; and Yahweh saved them by a great victory.
(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)

1 Chronicles 18:6
Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus; and the Syrians became servants to David, and brought tribute. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
(WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV)

1 Chronicles 18:10
he sent Hadoram his son to king David, to Greet him, and to bless him, because he had fought against Hadadezer and struck him; (for Hadadezer had wars with Tou;) and he had with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver and brass.
(See NIV)

1 Chronicles 18:13
He put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became servants to David. Yahweh gave victory to David wherever he went.
(WEB JPS ASV RSV NIV)

1 Chronicles 29:11
Yours, Yahweh, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, Yahweh, and you are exalted as head above all.
(WEB KJV JPS ASV WBS YLT NAS RSV)

2 Chronicles 20:17
You shall not need to fight in this battle : set yourselves, stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, O Judah and Jerusalem; don't be afraid, nor be dismayed: tomorrow go out against them: for Yahweh is with you.
(See RSV)

Job 12:16
With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
(See NIV)

Job 34:36
My Father! let Job be tried -- unto victory, Because of answers for men of iniquity,
(YLT)

Job 40:14
Then I will also admit to you that your own right hand can save you.
(See RSV)

Psalms 18:35
You have also given me the shield of your salvation. Your right hand sustains me. Your gentleness has made me great.
(See NIV)

Psalms 20:5
We will triumph in thy salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners: Jehovah fulfil all thy petitions.
(See JPS NAS RSV)

Psalms 20:9
Save, Yahweh! Let the King answer us when we call!
(See RSV)

Psalms 33:17
A horse is a vain thing for safety, neither does he deliver any by his great power.
(See NAS RSV)

Psalms 44:3
For they didn't get the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them; but your right hand, and your arm, and the light of your face, because you were favorable to them.
(See RSV NIV)

Psalms 44:6
For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me.
(See NIV)

Psalms 48:10
As is your name, God, so is your praise to the ends of the earth. Your right hand is full of righteousness.
(See RSV)

Psalms 60:5
So that your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us.
(See RSV)

Psalms 60:12
Through God we shall do valiantly, for it is he who will tread down our adversaries.
(See NIV)

Psalms 98:1
O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory.
(KJV WBS NAS RSV)

Psalms 98:2
Yahweh has made known his salvation. He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
(See RSV)

Psalms 98:3
He has remembered his loving kindness and his faithfulness toward the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
(See RSV)

Psalms 108:13
Through God, we will do valiantly. For it is he who will tread down our enemies.
(See NIV)

Psalms 118:15
The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tents of the righteous. "The right hand of Yahweh does valiantly.
(See RSV NIV)

Psalms 129:2
Great have been my troubles from the time when I was young, but my troubles have not overcome me.
(See NIV)

Psalms 144:10
It is God who gives salvation to kings; and who kept his servant David from the wounding sword.
(See RSV NIV)

Psalms 149:4
For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.
(See RSV)

Proverbs 2:7
He has salvation stored up for the upright, he is a breastplate to those in whom there is no evil;
(See NIV)

Proverbs 11:14
Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.
(WEB NAS NIV)

Proverbs 21:31
The horse is prepared for the day of battle; but victory is with Yahweh.
(WEB JPS ASV NAS RSV NIV)

Proverbs 24:6
for by wise guidance you wage your war; and victory is in many advisors.
(WEB NAS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 25:8
He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.
(KJV DBY WBS YLT)

Isaiah 41:2
Who hath raised up one from the east, whom he calleth in righteousness to his foot? he giveth nations before him, and maketh him rule over kings; he giveth them as the dust to his sword, as the driven stubble to his bow.
(See JPS RSV)

Isaiah 45:13
I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will make straight all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let my exiles go free, not for price nor reward, saith Jehovah of hosts.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 45:24
Only in Jehovah, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all they that were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 59:16
And he saw that there was no man, and was surprised that there was no one to take up their cause: so his arm gave salvation, and he made righteousness his support.
(See RSV)

Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 63:1
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
(See JPS)

Isaiah 63:5
And I saw that there was no helper, and I was wondering that no one gave them support: so my arm did the work of salvation, and my wrath was my support.
(See RSV)

Jeremiah 51:10
Jehovah hath brought forth our righteousness: come, and let us declare in Zion the work of Jehovah our God.
(See JPS)

Jeremiah 51:14
Yahweh of Armies has sworn by himself, saying, Surely I will fill you with men, as with the canker worm; and they shall lift up a shout against you.
(See NAS RSV)

Habakkuk 3:8
Was Jehovah displeased with the rivers? Was thine anger against the rivers, Or thy wrath against the sea, That thou didst ride upon thy horses, Upon thy chariots of salvation?
(See JPS RSV)

Zephaniah 3:17
Yahweh, your God, is in the midst of you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.
(See RSV)

Zechariah 12:7
Yahweh also will save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem not be magnified above Judah.
(See RSV)

Subtopics

Victory

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