Something that protects you from harm, like how God keeps you safe.
Key References
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
All Scripture References (23)
Genesis (1)
After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”
Deuteronomy (1)
Blessed are you, O Israel! Who is like you, a people saved by the LORD? He is the shield that protects you, the sword in which you boast. Your enemies will cower before you, and you shall trample their high places.”
2 Samuel (3)
My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.
As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.
Psalms (16)
To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah
God is a righteous judge and a God who feels indignation each day.
I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.
For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.
Our soul waits for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
By the sins of their mouths and the words of their lips, let them be trapped in their pride, in the curses and lies they utter.
For better is one day in Your courts than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.
O LORD of Hosts, how blessed is the man who trusts in You!
You once spoke in a vision; to Your godly ones You said, “I have bestowed help on a warrior; I have exalted one chosen from the people.
O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.
He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.
Proverbs (2)
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,
Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.