1240 God, the Rock
Dictionary of Bible Themes

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An OT title for God and a Messianic title signifying that God's people can rely on him for absolute protection and salvation.

Rock as a title for Israel's God

Psalm 78:35 See also Genesis 49:24; Deuteronomy 32:15,18,30; 2 Samuel 23:3; Psalm 42:9; Isaiah 30:29; Habakkuk 1:12

God the Rock is unique

2 Samuel 22:32 pp Psalm 18:31 See also 1 Samuel 2:2; Isaiah 44:8

The Rock is superior to other gods

Deuteronomy 32:31 See also Deuteronomy 32:37

The Rock is worthy to be praised

Psalm 144:1 See also Deuteronomy 32:4; Psalm 92:15

God the Rock and his people

God the Rock is a refuge for his people

Psalm 62:7 See also Psalm 28:1; Psalm 31:1-3; Psalm 61:2; Psalm 71:3; Isaiah 26:4

God the Rock is his people's fortress

Psalm 94:22 See also Psalm 28:8; Psalm 46:7,11; Psalm 48:3; Psalm 59:9,16-17; Psalm 91:2; Psalm 144:2; Jeremiah 16:19

God the Rock is his people's security

2 Samuel 22:3 pp Psalm 18:2 See also Psalm 9:9; Psalm 27:1; Psalm 37:39; Psalm 43:2; Psalm 52:7; Joel 3:16

God the Rock saves and delivers his people

Psalm 95:1 See also 2 Samuel 22:47 pp Psalm 18:46; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 62:2; Psalm 89:26; Isaiah 17:10

Rock as a Messianic title

The Messiah is the rock/stone on which God's living temple stands

Isaiah 8:14; Isaiah 28:16 See also Psalm 118:22; Matthew 21:42 pp Mark 12:10 pp Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:6-7

The Messiah's kingdom is eternal and immovable like a rock

Daniel 2:34-35 See also Daniel 2:44-45

Consequences of rejecting the rock/stone

Matthew 21:44 pp Luke 20:18; Romans 9:32-33; 1 Peter 2:4-8

See also

1205  God, titles of
2203  Christ, titles of
4354  rock
5269  cornerstone
5316  fortress
5454  power, God's saving
5480  protection
6510  salvation
8030  trust



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