Strong's Concordance, Hebrew Dictionary
7 King James Bible Verses
Here is defend in the Bible. What does the source Hebrew word גָּנַן mean and how is it used in the Bible? Below are the English definition details. Also below are examples within Bible verses highlighted in yellow (follow this link to go there). Tap or hover on blue, underlined words to see more original scripture and meanings. Information sourced from Strong's Concordance[1].
Strong's Number: H1598
Hebrew Base Word: גָּנַן
Part of speech: Verb
Usage: Defend
Definition: To hedge about, i.e., (generally) protect.
Detailed definition:
Derived terms: A primitive root.
Pronunciation:
“As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.”
— Isaiah 31:5
1 to 7 of 7 Verses
“For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.”
— 2 Kings 19:34
“And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.”
— 2 Kings 20:6
“As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.”
— Isaiah 31:5
“For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.”
— Isaiah 37:35
“And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.”
— Isaiah 38:6
“The Lord of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar.”
— Zechariah 9:15
“In that day shall the Lord defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David; and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the Lord before them.”
— Zechariah 12:8
(End 1 to 7 of 7 Verses)
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