In biblical terminology, the concept of "enclose" often pertains to the act of surrounding, protecting, or setting apart a particular area or group. This term can be understood both in a literal and metaphorical sense within the scriptural context.

Literal Enclosure

In the Old Testament, the idea of enclosing is frequently associated with physical boundaries and structures. For instance, the construction of the Tabernacle and later the Temple involved specific enclosures that set apart sacred spaces for worship and the presence of God. Exodus 27:9-19 describes the courtyard of the Tabernacle, which was enclosed by curtains and posts, creating a distinct area for the Israelites to gather and offer sacrifices.

The concept of enclosing is also evident in the agricultural practices of ancient Israel. Vineyards and fields were often enclosed by walls or hedges to protect them from animals and thieves. In Isaiah 5:1-2, the prophet uses the imagery of a vineyard enclosed by a wall to illustrate God's care and protection over Israel: "I will sing for my beloved a song of his vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it up, cleared the stones, and planted the finest vines. He built a watchtower in the middle and dug out a winepress as well."

Metaphorical Enclosure

Metaphorically, the concept of enclosure can be seen in the way God surrounds and protects His people. Psalm 125:2 states, "As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds His people, both now and forevermore." This verse highlights the divine protection and security that God provides, likening it to the natural enclosure of mountains around a city.

The idea of being enclosed by God's presence is also reflected in the New Testament. In Philippians 4:7, the Apostle Paul writes, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Here, the peace of God acts as an enclosure, safeguarding the believer's heart and mind from anxiety and fear.

Spiritual Implications

Theologically, the concept of being enclosed by God carries significant spiritual implications. It suggests a relationship of intimacy and security, where believers are set apart and protected by God's sovereign care. This enclosure is not merely physical but extends to the spiritual realm, where God's presence provides refuge and strength.

In the broader narrative of Scripture, the idea of enclosure underscores the theme of God's covenantal relationship with His people. Just as physical enclosures in the Bible served to protect and define sacred spaces, God's spiritual enclosure of His people signifies His commitment to their well-being and His desire for them to remain holy and set apart for His purposes.

Overall, the biblical concept of "enclose" encompasses both the tangible and intangible aspects of God's provision and protection, reflecting His enduring faithfulness to those who trust in Him.(v. t.) To enclose. See Inclose.4788. sugkleio -- to shut together, ie enclose
... to shut together, ie enclose. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sugkleio Phonetic
Spelling: (soong-kli'-o) Short Definition: I enclose, shut in Definition ...
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4843. sumperilambano -- to enclose, embrace
... to enclose, embrace. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: sumperilambano Phonetic
Spelling: (soom-per-ee-lam-ban'-o) Short Definition: I embrace completely ...
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4029. perikeimai -- to lie around
... Word Origin from peri and keimai Definition to lie around NASB Word Usage beset
(1), hung (2), surrounding (1), wearing (1). enclose, encircle, wear. ...
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5420. phrasso -- to fence in, to stop
... obstruct. 5420 -- properly, fence in, enclose; (figuratively) to stop, blocking
something off so it can not spread ("get out-of-hand"). ...
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7061. qamats -- enclose with the hand, grasp
... 7060, 7061. qamats. 7062 . enclose with the hand, grasp. Transliteration: qamats
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-mats') Short Definition: take. Word Origin a prim. ...
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1219. batsar -- to cut off, make inaccessible, enclose
... batsar. 1220 . to cut off, make inaccessible, enclose. Transliteration: batsar
Phonetic Spelling: (baw-tsar') Short Definition: fortified. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2314. chadar -- to surround, enclose
... 2313, 2314. chadar. 2315 . to surround, enclose. Transliteration: chadar Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-dar') Short Definition: surrounds. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2653. chaphaph -- to enclose, surround, cover
... chaphaph. 2654 . to enclose, surround, cover. Transliteration: chaphaph Phonetic
Spelling: (khaw-faf') Short Definition: shields. Word Origin a prim. ...
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7000. qatar -- perhaps to shut in, enclose
... 6999, 7000. qatar. 7001 . perhaps to shut in, enclose. Transliteration: qatar
Phonetic Spelling: (kaw-tar') Short Definition: enclosed. Word Origin a prim. ...
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2386. chazir -- swine, boar
... boar, swine. From an unused root probably meaning to enclose; a hog (perhaps as
penned) -- boar, swine. 2385, 2386. chazir. 2387 . Strong's Numbers.
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4231. machoz -- a city
... haven. From an unused root meaning to enclose; a harbor (as shut in by the shore) --
haven. 4230, 4231. machoz. 4232 . Strong's Numbers.
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3803. kathar -- to surround
... A primitive root; to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile
one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself) -- beset round ...
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5362. naqaph -- to strike off
... to strike off. Transliteration: naqaph Phonetic Spelling: (naw-kaf') Short Definition:
about. compass about cut down, destroy, go round about, enclose, round ...
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5274. na'al -- to bar, bolt, lock
... 5273b, 5274. na'al. 5274a . to bar, bolt, lock. Transliteration: na'al Phonetic
Spelling: (naw-al') Short Definition: bolt. bolt, enclose, lock, shoe, shut ...
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The Heart's Desire Given to Help Mission Work in China.
... From the neighbourhood of London L100, with the following letter: 'My dear Sir,
I believe that it is through the Lord's actings upon me, that I enclose you a ...
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Unrestrained Communion
... If she be a wall,. We will build upon her battlements of silver; And if she be a
door,. We will enclose her with boards of cedar. ... we will enclose," etc. ...
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The Older Boys' Conference or Congress
... (d) Ask for name of adult leader. (e) Enclose Postal Card. ... (a) Send plan
of conference and details. (b) Enclose Tentative Program. ...
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Strengthened with Might
... And so we appropriate and enclose, as it were, within our own little fence, a tiny
portion of the great prairie that rolls boundlessly to the horizon. ...
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Business Phrases
... F. For some years past. For your convenience we enclose a stamped envelope. ... We urge
that you write to us by early mail. We venture to enclose herewith. ...
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Hebrews i. 3
... "He sat" (saith he) "on the right hand of the Majesty on high." What is this "on
high"? Doth he enclose God in place? Away with such a thought! ...
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The Three Tabernacles
... between"would that which was meant as an inspiration for their souls become fixed
for their sight, and tabernacles that should never perish enclose a glory ...
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The Communion of Saints.
... be tares in His field amongst the wheat (S. Matthew 13:24-30), which would remain
as long as the world lasts; and that the Gospel net would enclose bad fish as ...
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Writing i. Africanus on the Genealogy in the Holy Gospels. ...
... nova Patrum, vol. iv. pp. 231 and 273. We enclose in brackets the parts
wanting in Gallandi, who copied Eusebius (Hist. Eccl., i. 7 ...
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Chapter four
... I enclose check for payment in full and shall consider my account with
your paper closed after date. Very truly yours,"""-. ...
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Enclose (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (vt) To enclose. See Inclose. Multi-Version
Concordance Enclose (2 Occurrences). Exodus 28:11 With the ...
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Inclose (1 Occurrence)
... 1. (vt) To surround; to shut in; to confine on all sides; to include; to shut up;
to encompass; as, to enclose a fort or an army with troops; to enclose a town ...
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Box (13 Occurrences)
... bogue. 14. (vt) To enclose in a box. 15. ... wheel. 16. (vt) To enclose with boarding,
lathing, etc., so as to bring to a required form. 17. ...
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Surround (39 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vt) To enclose on all sides; to encompass; to
encircle. 2. (vt) To lie or be on all sides of; to encircle ...
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Encircling (6 Occurrences)

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Enclosed (16 Occurrences)

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Nip (1 Occurrence)
... 2. (vt) To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points
which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon. ...
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Net (91 Occurrences)
... silk. 2. (vt) To take in a net; to capture by stratagem or wile. 3. (vt)
To enclose or cover with a net; as, to net a tree. 4. (vi ...
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Urn (1 Occurrence)
... 5. (n.) A tea urn. See under Tea. 6. (vt) To enclose in, or as in, an urn;
to inurn. Multi-Version Concordance Urn (1 Occurrence). ...
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List (17 Occurrences)
... combat. 2. (vt) To enclose for combat; as, to list a field. 3. (vi) To hearken;
to attend; to listen. 4. (vt) To listen or hearken to. ...
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