Concordance
Life-guard (5 Occurrences)Genesis 37:36
And the Midianites sold him into Egypt, to Potiphar, a chamberlain of Pharaoh, the captain of the life-guard.
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Genesis 39:1
And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, a chamberlain of Pharaoh, the captain of the life-guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hand of the Ishmaelites who had brought him down thither.
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Genesis 40:3
and he put them in custody into the house of the captain of the life-guard, into the tower-house, into the place where Joseph was imprisoned.
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Genesis 40:4
And the captain of the life-guard appointed Joseph to them, that he should attend on them. And they were several days in custody.
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Genesis 41:12
And there was there with us a Hebrew youth, a bondman of the captain of the life-guard, to whom we told them, and he interpreted to us our dreams; to each he interpreted according to his dream.
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Related Terms
Lifeless (10 Occurrences)
Life-guard (5 Occurrences)
Bakers (6 Occurrences)
Bondmen (117 Occurrences)
Library
Baptism
... Romans 9:4. (3) The child baptised is under a more special providential care of
Christ, who appoints the tutelage of angels to be the infant's life-guard. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/the ten commandments/4 4 baptism.htm
The Providence of God
... 33:18, I9. God by his providential care shields off dangers from his people,
and sets a life-guard of angels about them. Psalm 34 ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a body of divinity/14 the providence of god.htm
Chap. xxxviii. But that which Distinguished his Character, and in ...
... For hardly was there any person in the lifeguard except of those people, who, having
been driven from their habitations by the Goths in the twentieth year of ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xxxviii but that which.htm
Matters Having Been Thus Concerted, Diocletian and Galerius Went ...
... own country; while Daia, lately taken from the tending of cattle in forests to serve
as a common soldier, immediately made one of the life-guard, presently a ...
/.../of the manner in which the persecutors died/chap xix matters having been.htm
The First Discovery of America
... Their boldest outlaws at that very time"whether from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, or
Britain"were forming the imperial life-guard of the Byzantine Emperor, as ...
/.../kingsley/historical lectures and essays/the first discovery of america.htm
Christ's Humiliation in his Incarnation
... He came not in the majesty of a king, attended with his life-guard, but he came
poor; not like the heir of heaven, but like one of an inferior descent. ...
/.../watson/a body of divinity/6 christs humiliation in his.htm
The First Discovery of America.
... Their boldest outlaws at that very time"whether from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, or
Britain"were forming the imperial life-guard of the Byzantine Emperor, as ...
/.../lectures delivered in america in 1874/lecture iii the first discovery.htm
The Best Things Work for Good to the Godly
... The angels are of the saints' life guard, yea, the chief of the angels: "Are they
not all ministering spirits?" The highest angels take care of the lowest ...
//christianbookshelf.org/watson/a divine cordial/the best things work for.htm
Christian Meekness
... Another eminent pattern of meekness was David. When Shimei cursed David, and
Abishai, one of David's lifeguard, would have beheaded Shimei. ...
/.../watson/the beatitudes an exposition of matthew 51-12/12 christian meekness.htm
The Fourth Commandment
... He could have called to his Father for legions of angels to be his life-guard; but
what need for even that, when his own Godhead could have defended himself ...
/.../watson/the ten commandments/2 4 the fourth commandment.htm
Thesaurus
Life-guard (5 Occurrences)Life-
guard. Life-giving,
Life-
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Life-
guard's . Multi-Version
Concordance
Life-
guard (5 Occurrences). Genesis 37
.../l/life-guard.htm - 7kLife-guard's (1 Occurrence)
Life-guard's. Life-guard, Life-guard's. Lifeless . Multi-Version
Concordance Life-guard's (1 Occurrence). Genesis 41 ...
/l/life-guard's.htm - 6k
Chamberlain (14 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). Genesis 37:36 And the Midianites sold him into Egypt, to Potiphar,
a chamberlain of Pharaoh, the captain of the life-guard. (DBY). ...
/c/chamberlain.htm - 14k
Lifeless (10 Occurrences)
/l/lifeless.htm - 9k
Life-giving (5 Occurrences)
Life-giving. Life-giver, Life-giving. Life-guard . Noah Webster's Dictionary ...
(BBE). Life-giver, Life-giving. Life-guard . Reference Bible.
/l/life-giving.htm - 8k
Imprisoned (19 Occurrences)
... Genesis 40:3 and he put them in custody into the house of the captain of the
life-guard, into the tower-house, into the place where Joseph was imprisoned. ...
/i/imprisoned.htm - 11k
Tower-house (6 Occurrences)
... Genesis 40:3 and he put them in custody into the house of the captain of the
life-guard, into the tower-house, into the place where Joseph was imprisoned. ...
/t/tower-house.htm - 8k
Palace (194 Occurrences)
... In Philippians 1:13 this word is the rendering of the Greek praitorion, meaning
the praetorian cohorts at Rome (the life-guard of the Caesars). ...
/p/palace.htm - 40k
Bakers (6 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). Genesis 41:10 Pharaoh was wroth with his bondmen, and put me in custody
into the captain of the life-guard's house, me and the chief of the bakers. ...
/b/bakers.htm - 8k
Bodyguard (23 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) A guard to protect or defend the person;
a lifeguard. 2. (n.) Retinue; attendance; following. Int. ...
/b/bodyguard.htm - 14k
Topical Encyclopedia
In the context of a Bible Encyclopedia or Topical Bible, the term "life-guard" does not appear explicitly in the Scriptures. However, the concept of protection and guardianship over life is a recurring theme throughout the Bible. The role of a life-guard, as understood in contemporary terms, can be likened to the divine protection and safeguarding provided by God to His people.
Divine ProtectionThe Bible frequently speaks of God as a protector and guardian of His people. In
Psalm 121:7-8 (BSB), it is written, "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." This passage highlights the comprehensive nature of God's guardianship, akin to a life-guard who watches over those in their care, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Angelic GuardianshipScripture also speaks of angels as agents of God's protection. In
Psalm 91:11-12 (BSB), it is stated, "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. They will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone." This imagery of angelic guardianship parallels the role of a life-guard, who is vigilant and ready to intervene to prevent harm.
Jesus as the Good ShepherdThe New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the ultimate guardian of life. In
John 10:11 (BSB), Jesus declares, "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep." Here, Jesus is portrayed as one who not only protects but also sacrifices Himself for the safety and salvation of His flock, embodying the ultimate act of guardianship.
Human ResponsibilityWhile divine protection is a central theme, the Bible also emphasizes human responsibility in safeguarding life.
Proverbs 24:11-12 (BSB) exhorts, "Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. If you say, 'Behold, we did not know about this,' does not He who weighs hearts consider it?" This call to action reflects the duty of individuals to act as life-guards for one another, intervening to protect and preserve life.
Spiritual VigilanceThe concept of vigilance is also significant in the spiritual realm. Believers are encouraged to be watchful and guard their hearts against spiritual dangers. In
1 Peter 5:8 (BSB), it is written, "Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour." This call to spiritual alertness mirrors the attentiveness required of a life-guard, always ready to respond to threats.
In summary, while the specific term "life-guard" is not found in the Bible, the principles of protection, guardianship, and vigilance are deeply embedded in the biblical narrative, reflecting both divine and human roles in safeguarding life.
Resources
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