Concordance
Circled (12 Occurrences)Acts 28:13
From there we circled around and arrived at Rhegium. After one day, a south wind sprang up, and on the second day we came to Puteoli,
(WEB)
Hebrews 11:30
By faith, the walls of Jericho fell down, after they had been encircled for seven days.
(Root in WEB BBE DBY NAS RSV)
Hebrews 12:1
For this reason, as we are circled by so great a cloud of witnesses, putting off every weight, and the sin into which we come so readily, let us keep on running in the way which is marked out for us,
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2 Peter 3:5
But in taking this view they put out of their minds the memory that in the old days there was a heaven, and an earth lifted out of the water and circled by water, by the word of God;
(BBE)
Exodus 36:38
And five pillars for the curtain, with their hooks; the heads of the pillars were of gold and they were circled with bands of gold; and their five bases were of brass.
(BBE)
Deuteronomy 2:1
Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea, as Yahweh spoke to me; and we encircled Mount Seir many days.
(Root in WEB NAS)
Deuteronomy 2:3
"You have encircled this mountain long enough. Turn northward.
(Root in WEB NAS)
Joshua 6:15
It happened on the seventh day, that they rose early at the dawning of the day, and marched around the city in the same way seven times. Only on this day they marched around the city seven times.
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Joshua 19:14
The border turned around it on the north to Hannathon; and it ended at the valley of Iphtah El;
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2 Kings 25:17
One of the pillars was eighteen cubits high, with a crown of brass on it; the crown was three cubits high, circled with a network and apples all of brass; and the second pillar had the same.
(BBE)
Jeremiah 52:22
And there was a crown of brass on it: the crown was five cubits high, circled with a network and apples all of brass; and the second pillar had the same.
(BBE)
Habakkuk 1:4
For this reason the law is feeble and decisions are not effected: for the upright man is circled round by evil-doers; because of which right is twisted.
(BBE)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Circle.
2. (a.) Having the form of a circle; round.
Strong's Hebrew
5437. sabab -- to turn about, go around, surround... 1), bring back (1), bring...over (1), brought (2), brought around (2), brought about
(1), change (1), changed (5), circle around (2),
circled (2),
circled ... /hebrew/5437.htm - 7kLibrary
Source
... that every man ought to be allowed to own "three acres and a cow." Though not known
as a political thinker, his political influence has circled the world. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/chesterton/heretics/source.htm
The City of Gold
... look, and gazing at the barren Roman campagna, he remembered the laughing Carthage
suburbs, with gardens, villas, vineyards, olivets, circled everywhere by the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/i the city of gold.htm
The Monk of Thagaste
... Far off the AEolian isles were gloomed in the impending shadows, the smoky crater
of Stromboli was no more than a black point circled by the double blue of ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/iii the monk of thagaste.htm
How Three Sunday School Children Met their Fate
... upon the floor. A few moments more and the fire circled around them, and
their souls were taken into the bosom of Christ. Yes, let ...
/.../how three sunday school children.htm
Lii. "Come, Ye Blessed!"
... 8,7,8,7,4,7. Lo! He comes on clouds of glory,. Circled by an angel-throng. Who proclaim
His lofty titles. With their trumpets, loud and long. Halleluiah,. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/morris/favourite welsh hymns/lii come ye blessed.htm
The Third Beatitude
... But it is our business to meet evil with good; and the more we are depreciated,
the more we are harmed, the more we are circled about by malice and by scorn ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/the third beatitude.htm
The Passing and the Permanent
... so that the ancient hills in many places are the newest of all things, and the world's
form has changed many and many a time since first it circled as a planet ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture h/the passing and the permanent.htm
To Master Raimondo of Capua of the Order of the Preachers
... For the pain in my heart was so great, that the tunic which clothed me burst, as
much as I could clasp of it; and I circled around in the chapel like a person ...
/.../benincasa/letters of catherine benincasa/to master raimondo of capua 2.htm
How Three Sunday School Children Met their Fate.
... upon the floor. A few moments more and the fire circled around them and
their souls were taken into the bosom of Christ. Yes, let ...
/.../moody/moodys anecdotes and illustrations/how three sunday school children.htm
The Two Worlds
... Which made Thy blood to flow; Its joys are but the treacherous thorns. Which
circled round Thy brow. And thus, when we renounce for Thee. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/ccclxviii the two worlds.htm
Thesaurus
Circled (12 Occurrences)... 2. (a.) Having the form of a circle; round. Multi-Version Concordance
Circled (12
Occurrences). Acts 28:13 From there we
circled around and arrived at Rhegium.
.../c/circled.htm - 10kApples (11 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 25:17 One of the pillars was eighteen cubits high, with a crown of brass
on it; the crown was three cubits high, circled with a network and apples all ...
/a/apples.htm - 11k
Circle (32 Occurrences)
/c/circle.htm - 17k
Rhegium (1 Occurrence)
... George H. Allen. Multi-Version Concordance Rhegium (1 Occurrence). Acts
28:13 From there we circled around and arrived at Rhegium. ...
/r/rhegium.htm - 8k
Effected (19 Occurrences)
... Habakkuk 1:4 For this reason the law is feeble and decisions are not effected: for
the upright man is circled round by evil-doers; because of which right is ...
/e/effected.htm - 12k
Bases (80 Occurrences)
... Exodus 36:38 And five pillars for the curtain, with their hooks; the heads of the
pillars were of gold and they were circled with bands of gold; and their five ...
/b/bases.htm - 29k
Circles (2 Occurrences)
/c/circles.htm - 7k
Sprang (23 Occurrences)
... What if a spirit has spoken to him, or an angel----! WEY). Acts 28:13 From
there we circled around and arrived at Rhegium. After ...
/s/sprang.htm - 13k
Puteoli (1 Occurrence)
... Ant., 122; Tab. Peut.). George H. Allen. Multi-Version Concordance Puteoli (1
Occurrence). Acts 28:13 From there we circled around and arrived at Rhegium. ...
/p/puteoli.htm - 11k
Sailed (28 Occurrences)
... with the Dioscuri for its ensign. (DBY). Acts 28:13 From there we circled
around and arrived at Rhegium. After one day, a south wind ...
/s/sailed.htm - 14k
Topical Encyclopedia
The concept of being "circled" or "encircled" appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often symbolizing protection, encampment, or the presence of God. This imagery is used to convey both divine protection and the encroachment of enemies, depending on the context.
Divine ProtectionOne of the most profound uses of the term "circled" in the Bible is to describe God's protective presence around His people. In
Psalm 34:7, it is written, "The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them." This verse highlights the belief that God’s angels form a protective circle around the faithful, offering divine security and deliverance from harm.
Similarly, in
Psalm 125:2, the psalmist declares, "As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore." Here, the imagery of mountains encircling Jerusalem serves as a metaphor for God's enduring protection over His chosen people, emphasizing His steadfast and unchanging nature.
Encirclement by EnemiesConversely, the Bible also uses the imagery of being circled to describe the encroachment of adversaries. In
Psalm 22:12, David laments, "Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me." This vivid depiction of being surrounded by enemies conveys a sense of vulnerability and desperation, often leading the psalmist to cry out to God for deliverance.
In the prophetic literature, the encirclement by enemies is sometimes portrayed as a consequence of Israel's disobedience. For instance, in
Jeremiah 6:3, it is stated, "Shepherds and their flocks will come against her; they will pitch their tents all around her, each tending his own portion." This passage warns of impending judgment and the siege of Jerusalem due to the nation's unfaithfulness.
Symbolism in WarfareThe act of encircling is also significant in biblical warfare narratives. In
Joshua 6, the Israelites are instructed to march around the city of Jericho once a day for six days and seven times on the seventh day.
Joshua 6:3-4 states, "March around the city with all the men of war, circling the city one time. Do this for six days. Have seven priests carry seven rams’ horns in front of the ark." This strategic encirclement, commanded by God, leads to the miraculous fall of Jericho's walls, demonstrating God's power and the importance of obedience to His commands.
Spiritual ImplicationsThe concept of being circled also carries spiritual implications for believers. It serves as a reminder of God's omnipresence and His ability to protect and deliver His people from spiritual and physical threats. The encirclement by divine forces reassures believers of God's constant vigilance and care, encouraging them to trust in His providence and sovereignty.
In summary, the imagery of being "circled" in the Bible encompasses themes of divine protection, the threat of enemies, and the execution of God's plans. Whether depicting the encampment of angels or the siege of adversaries, this concept underscores the dynamic relationship between God and His people, highlighting His role as both protector and judge.
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