Concordance
Preserver (7 Occurrences)1 Timothy 4:10
for, for this we labour and suffer reproach, because we hope in a living God, who is preserver of all men, specially of those that believe.
(DBY)
2 Samuel 22:3
The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my preserver; thou savest me from violence.
(WBS)
Job 7:20
I have sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou preserver of men? why hast thou set me as a mark against thee, so that I am a burden to myself?
(KJV WBS)
Psalms 116:6
A preserver of the simple 'is' Jehovah, I was low, and to me He giveth salvation.
(YLT)
Psalms 121:3
He suffereth not thy foot to be moved, Thy preserver slumbereth not.
(YLT)
Psalms 121:5
Jehovah 'is' thy preserver, Jehovah 'is' thy shade on thy right hand,
(YLT)
Proverbs 27:18
The keeper of a fig-tree eateth its fruit, And the preserver of his master is honoured.
(YLT)
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) One who, or that which, preserves, saves, or defends, from destruction, injury, or decay; esp., one who saves the life or character of another.
2. (n.) One who makes preserves of fruit.
Greek
4990. soter -- a savior, deliverer ... deliverer. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: soter Phonetic Spelling:
(so-tare') Short Definition: a savior, deliverer,
preserver Definition: a
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4990.htm - 7kStrong's Hebrew
3461. Yishmeray -- "preserver," a Benjamite... 3460, 3461. Yishmeray. 3462 . "
preserver," a Benjamite. Transliteration: Yishmeray
Phonetic Spelling: (yish-mer-ah'-ee) Short Definition: Ishmerai.
... /hebrew/3461.htm - 6k 5341. natsar -- to watch, guard, keep
... watches (1), watchman (1), watchmen (1). besieged, hidden thing, keeper
monument, observe, preserver,. A primitive root; to guard ...
/hebrew/5341.htm - 6k
Library
Joseph, the Pardoner and Preserver
... GENESIS JOSEPH, THE PARDONER AND PRESERVER. II. THE noble words in which
Joseph dissipates his brothers' doubts have, as their first ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/joseph the pardoner and preserver.htm
Psalm 121 God Our Preserver.
... THE PSALMS OF DAVID PSALM 121 God our preserver. 6,6,6,6,4,4,4,4 God our
preserver. Upward I lift mine eyes,. From God is all my aid; ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/psalm 121 god our preserver.htm
Our Frail Bodies, and God Our Preserver.
... Hymns, Book II HYMN 19 Our frail bodies, and God our Preserver. CM Our frail bodies,
and God our Preserver. Let others boast how strong they be,. ...
/.../watts/the psalms and hymns of isaac watts/hymn 19 our frail bodies.htm
Psalm 121:3. As the 148Th Psalm. God Our Preserver.
... THE Psalms of David, In Metre. Psalm 121:3. As the 148th Psalm. God our
preserver. 1 Upward I lift mine eyes, From God is all my ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/watts/the psalms of david/psalm 121 3 0 as the 148th.htm
Our Frail Bodies, and God Our Preserver.
... Hymns. Book 2. Composed on Divine Subjects. Hymn 2:19. Our frail bodies,
and God our preserver. 1 Let others boast how strong they ...
/.../watts/hymns and spiritual songs/hymn 2 19 our frail bodies.htm
On the Other Hand, the Sacred Doctrine Teaches that He who is the ...
... [3549] Thus, being the perfect Offspring of a perfect Father, and the common Preserver
of all things, he diffuses himself with living power throughout creation ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xii on the other.htm
On Divine Providence
... He is the Preserver as well as the Creator of everything that exists. ... 13. And is
the Creator and Preserver of the world unconcerned for what he sees therein? ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 67 on divine providence.htm
On the Coming of Our Lord in the Flesh; Its Nature and Cause.
... But since the world and all things that it contains exist, and are preserved, [3419]
their preserver must have had a prior existence; so that Christ is the ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter xi on the coming of.htm
This Only Begotten Word of God Reigns, from Ages which had no ...
... 2. Again, that Preserver of the universe orders these heavens and earth, and
the celestial kingdom, consistently with his Father's will. ...
/.../pamphilius/the life of constantine/chapter ii this only begotten.htm
The Unity of the Divine Essence in Three Persons Taught, in ...
... 12. Christ the Creator, Preserver, Redeemer, and Searcher of hearts. ... The Divinity
of the Spirit proved. I. He is the Creator and Preserver of the world. II. ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 13 the unity of.htm
Thesaurus
Preserver (7 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance
Preserver (7 Occurrences).
... (WBS). Job 7:20 I have
sinned; what shall I do unto thee, O thou
preserver of men?
.../p/preserver.htm - 8kPreserves (16 Occurrences)
/p/preserves.htm - 10k
Preserved (27 Occurrences)
/p/preserved.htm - 14k
Keeper (72 Occurrences)
... the keeper of attached property; hence, one who saves from harm; a defender; a
preserver. 4. (n.) One who remains or keeps in a place or position. ...
/k/keeper.htm - 30k
Providence (3 Occurrences)
... Among these historical writers none has given clearer and stronger expression to
God's providential relation to the physical world as its preserver and to the ...
/p/providence.htm - 44k
Zaphnathpaaneah (1 Occurrence)
... Some think it means "creator," or "preserver of life." Brugsch interprets it as
"governor of the district of the place of life", ie, of Goshen, the chief city ...
/z/zaphnathpaaneah.htm - 8k
Zaphnath-paaneah (1 Occurrence)
... Some think it means "creator," or "preserver of life." Brugsch interprets it as
"governor of the district of the place of life", ie, of Goshen, the chief city ...
/z/zaphnath-paaneah.htm - 8k
Unchangeableness (1 Occurrence)
... to the created universe cannot begin to exhaust His Being, and yet He stands in
the closest relations to man and the world as Creator, Preserver, Governor, and ...
/u/unchangeableness.htm - 27k
Unchangeable (4 Occurrences)
... to the created universe cannot begin to exhaust His Being, and yet He stands in
the closest relations to man and the world as Creator, Preserver, Governor, and ...
/u/unchangeable.htm - 28k
Omnipresence
... Thus conceived, the attribute is but the correlate of the monotheistic conception
of God as the Infinite Creator, Preserver and Governor of the universe ...
/o/omnipresence.htm - 18k
Topical Encyclopedia
The term "Preserver" in the biblical context refers to God’s role in sustaining, protecting, and maintaining His creation and His people. This concept is deeply rooted in the understanding of God's providence and His active involvement in the world. The Bible presents God as the ultimate Preserver of life, faith, and righteousness.
God as the Preserver of CreationThe Bible frequently emphasizes God's role in sustaining the universe. In
Colossians 1:17 (BSB), it is stated, "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." This verse highlights the belief that God, through Christ, is actively involved in maintaining the order and existence of the universe. Similarly,
Hebrews 1:3 (BSB) describes the Son as "sustaining all things by His powerful word," further underscoring the divine role in preservation.
Preserver of LifeGod is depicted as the Preserver of life in numerous passages.
Psalm 36:6 (BSB) declares, "Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, Your judgments like the deepest sea. You, LORD, preserve man and beast." This verse illustrates God's care and protection over all living creatures. Additionally,
Psalm 121:7-8 (BSB) reassures believers of God's protective nature: "The LORD will guard you from all evil; He will preserve your soul. The LORD will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore."
Preserver of the FaithfulThe preservation of the faithful is a recurring theme in Scripture. In
2 Timothy 4:18 (BSB), Paul expresses confidence in God's preserving power: "The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and will bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom." This assurance reflects the belief that God not only protects His people in this life but also preserves them for eternal life.
Preserver of RighteousnessGod's preservation extends to the moral and spiritual realms. In
Psalm 97:10 (BSB), it is written, "Hate evil, you who love the LORD, who preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked." This passage highlights God's commitment to preserving the integrity and righteousness of His people, protecting them from corruption and evil influences.
Human Responsibility and Divine PreservationWhile God is the ultimate Preserver, Scripture also emphasizes human responsibility in cooperating with divine preservation. Believers are called to live in obedience and faithfulness, trusting in God's sustaining power.
Philippians 2:12-13 (BSB) encourages believers to "work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good pleasure." This dynamic relationship between divine preservation and human responsibility is central to the Christian life.
ConclusionThe concept of God as the Preserver is integral to understanding His nature and His relationship with creation. Through His sustaining power, God maintains the universe, protects life, preserves the faithful, and upholds righteousness. Believers are called to trust in His preserving grace while actively participating in their spiritual journey.
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