Chambers' Encyclopedia Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runs into it, and is safe.… In the ancient Greek states certain temples afforded protection to criminals, whom it was unlawful to drag from them, although the supply of food might be intercepted. As early as the seventh century the protection of sanctuary was afforded to persons fleeing to a church or certain boundaries surrounding it. In several English churches there was a stone seat beside the altar, where those fleeing to the peace of the church were held to be guarded by its sanctity. (Chambers' Encyclopedia.) Parallel Verses KJV: The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.WEB: The name of Yahweh is a strong tower: the righteous run to him, and are safe. |
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