What other scriptures highlight God's role as both protector and judge? “For I am like a lion to Ephraim, and like a young lion to the house of Judah. I, even I, will tear them apart and go away; I will carry them off with no one to rescue them.” Judge Verses • Deuteronomy 32:39-41 – “See now that I, I am He… I bring death and I give life… when I sharpen My flashing sword and My hand grasps it in judgment, I will take vengeance on My adversaries.” • Psalm 9:7-8 – “The LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment. He judges the world with justice.” • Isaiah 33:22 – “For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our Lawgiver, the LORD is our King; He will save us.” • Hebrews 12:29 – “For our God is a consuming fire.” • Revelation 19:15 – “From His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations; He will rule them with an iron scepter.” Protector Verses • Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • Psalm 91:2-4 – “He is my refuge and my fortress… He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge.” • Proverbs 18:10 – “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” • Isaiah 54:17 – “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” • John 10:28-29 – “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand.” Verses Showing Both Protection and Judgment • Exodus 14:13-14, 26-27 – The LORD fights for Israel while judging Egypt in the sea. • Isaiah 35:4 – “Behold, your God will come with vengeance… He will come to save you.” • Romans 11:22 – “Consider therefore the kindness and severity of God.” • Zephaniah 3:17 – “The LORD your God is among you, mighty to save,” yet the chapter also warns the nations. • Revelation 21:6-8 – Life-giving water for the overcomers, the lake of fire for the unrepentant. |
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