Definition and Usage:
The term "ensure" generally means to make certain or guarantee. In a biblical context, it often relates to God's promises, the assurance of salvation, and the certainty of God's word and actions. The concept of ensuring is deeply rooted in the faithfulness and reliability of God, as well as the believer's responsibility to uphold God's commandments and teachings.

Biblical References:

1. God's Promises:
The Bible frequently emphasizes the certainty of God's promises. In Hebrews 6:17-18 , it is written, "So when God wanted to make the unchanging nature of His purpose very clear to the heirs of the promise, He guaranteed it with an oath. Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged." This passage highlights God's commitment to ensuring His promises are fulfilled.

2. Assurance of Salvation:
The assurance of salvation is a key theme in the New Testament. In 1 John 5:13 , the apostle John writes, "I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life." This verse underscores the certainty and assurance believers can have regarding their salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.

3. Certainty of God's Word:
The reliability of Scripture is another aspect of ensuring. In Isaiah 55:11 , God declares, "So My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it." This assurance speaks to the effectiveness and certainty of God's word in achieving His purposes.

4. Faithfulness in Obedience:
Believers are called to ensure their faithfulness to God's commandments. In 2 Peter 1:10 , it is advised, "Therefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things, you will never stumble." This exhortation encourages believers to actively confirm their commitment to God's calling through righteous living.

5. Protection and Provision:
God's protection and provision are assured to those who trust in Him. Psalm 121:7-8 states, "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 promise of divine protection provides believers with confidence in God's ongoing care.

Theological Implications:

The concept of ensuring in the Bible is closely tied to the nature of God as faithful and trustworthy. It reflects the belief that God is unchanging and His promises are reliable. For believers, ensuring involves both trusting in God's promises and actively living out their faith. The assurance of salvation, the certainty of God's word, and the call to faithful obedience are central to understanding how the concept of ensuring operates within the Christian life.1. (v. t.) To make sure. See Insure.

2. (v. t.) To betroth.

1301. diatereo -- to keep carefully
... 1301 (from 1223 , "through, thoroughly," intensifying 5083 , "guard") -- properly,
keep () to ensure (staying for "successful final delivery"). ...
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4982. sozo -- to save
... Word Origin from sos (safe, well) Definition to save NASB Word Usage bring...safely
(1), cured (1), ensure salvation (1), get (1), get well (2), made...well (6 ...
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3906. paratereo -- to watch closely, to observe scrupulously
... 3906 (from 3844 , "from close-beside" and 5083 , " watch") -- properly, watch with
great personal interest; observe to ensure final "success.". ...
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'The Scapegoat'
... It is only God's authoritative revelation that can ensure the cure, only He can
assure us of pardon, and of the removal of all barriers between ourselves and ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture k/the scapegoat.htm

Preface.
... that she undergoes in all her faculties, the dangerous influences to which she is
constantly exposed, the means that should be employed to ensure her protection ...
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Unity and Peace.
... It is a privilege to have peace, but it would appear as if there were no power of
control within the mind of a man able to ensure that peace for itself. ...
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Moral Insanity.
... Yet men as really know that they can not obtain happiness in sin and selfishness,
as they know they can not ensure health and comfort by mutilating their own ...
//christianbookshelf.org/finney/sermons on gospel themes/ix moral insanity.htm

Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... I say not it would ensure our being rich, I say not it would ensure our being respected,
I say not it would ensure our walking smoothly and free from outward ...
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Sinners Bound with the Cords of Sin
... I say not it would ensure our being rich, I say not it would ensure our being respected,
I say not it would ensure our walking smoothly and free from outward ...
/.../spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/sinners bound with the cords.htm

This is the Chief Passage which those who were Sent from the East ...
... Origen thought also that this mode of speaking would ensure that the
Anthropomorphites should never in any way hear God spoken of as visible. ...
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David Appointing Solomon
... They knew that the king's name was still dear enough to all Israel to ensure that
his wish would settle the succession; and they would have been content to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture f/david appointing solomon.htm

The First Disciples: v. Believing and Seeing
... you are craving for, whether you know it or not, namely, something that will give
you ever new powers and acquirements; something which will ensure your closer ...
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First Tractate.
... In the universe as a whole there must necessarily be such a degree of solidity,
that is to say, of resistance, as will ensure that the earth, set in the centre ...
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Ensure (3 Occurrences)
... 2. (vt) To betroth. Multi-Version Concordance Ensure (3 Occurrences). ... (See NAS).
Psalms 119:122 Ensure your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me. ...
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Entangle (7 Occurrences)

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Well-being (19 Occurrences)
... pride in your heritage. (BBE). Psalms 119:122 Ensure your servant's well-being.
Don't let the proud oppress me. (WEB NIV). Isaiah 45:7 ...
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Ensuing (1 Occurrence)

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Oppress (57 Occurrences)
... (Root in WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 119:122 Ensure
your servant's well-being. Don't let the proud oppress me. ...
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Servant's (29 Occurrences)
... before Thee; (See NIV). Psalms 119:122 Ensure your servant's well-being.
Don't let the proud oppress me. (WEB BBE NIV). Isaiah 45:4 ...
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Proud (96 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). Psalms 119:122 Ensure your servant's well-being.
Don't let the proud oppress me. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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