What does God is my stronghold mean?
A stronghold is a defensive structure: Psalms 9:9 The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. misgav; properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); figuratively, a refuge:–defense, high fort (tower), refuge.
Who is a rock like our God?
Christ is also our Rock today. He is often referred to as our “Rock” in Scripture. Like the Israelites, we also have abundant water available from our Rock: God’s precious Holy Spirit. So much may be accomplished with God’s help when we look to Him as our Rock.
What does it mean when someone is your rock?
Origin of You’re My Rock People think of rocks as strong, solid, and unchanging. To call a person a rock means the same thing. That person is someone you can always rely on to help and support you. This expression likely is adapted from a similar one in the Bible. The Bible refers to God as a rock.
What is the difference between a stronghold and a refuge?
As nouns the difference between refuge and stronghold is that refuge is a state of safety, protection or shelter while stronghold is a fortress.
What Scripture is the Lord is my strength?
“Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has given me victory.
What does the Bible say about Jesus being our rock?
There are a number of verses in the Bible that tell us that Jesus is our Rock. The ones we are including for this post are the following 4 passages. Psalm 18:2 “The Lord is my Rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I trust; my buckler and the horn of my Salvation, and my high tower.”
Why does Jesus give us water from a rock?
Water to give life and refreshment and filling. But water… from a rock. This is a beautiful picture of the Water of Eternal Life that God gives us freely, from The Rock of our Salvation. Jesus gives water that quenches the dry and thirsty soul, lost and wandering away from God.
What does the Bible say about the rock of David?
Of David. Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle; “But Jeshurun grew fat, and kicked; you grew fat, stout, and sleek; then he forsook God who made him and scoffed at the Rock of his salvation.