Topical Encyclopedia The concept of preservation in the Bible encompasses God's protection, sustenance, and maintenance of His creation and His people. It reflects His ongoing involvement in the world and His commitment to the covenant promises made to His followers.Divine Preservation God's role as the preserver is evident throughout Scripture. In Genesis 45:7, Joseph acknowledges God's hand in preserving life: "God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance." This highlights God's providential care in sustaining His people through difficult circumstances. The Psalms frequently speak of God's preserving power. Psalm 121:7-8 declares, "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." Here, preservation is linked to God's protection from harm and His eternal vigilance over the lives of His people. Preservation of the Righteous The Bible often contrasts the fate of the righteous with that of the wicked, emphasizing that God preserves those who are faithful to Him. Proverbs 2:8 states, "He guards the paths of justice and protects the way of His saints." This suggests that God's preservation is not only physical but also moral and spiritual, guiding the righteous in their walk with Him. In the New Testament, the theme of preservation is extended to eternal life. In John 10:28-29 , Jesus assures His followers, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of the Father’s hand." This promise underscores the security and eternal preservation of believers in Christ. Preservation of Creation God's preservation extends beyond humanity to all of creation. Colossians 1:17 affirms, "He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." This verse speaks to Christ's sustaining power over the universe, ensuring the continued existence and order of all things. The preservation of creation is also evident in the covenant God made with Noah after the flood. In Genesis 9:11 , God promises, "Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood; never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth." This covenant signifies God's commitment to maintaining the natural order and preserving life on earth. Human Responsibility in Preservation While God is the ultimate preserver, Scripture also calls humans to participate in the preservation of life and creation. In Genesis 2:15 , God places Adam in the Garden of Eden "to work it and take care of it," indicating a responsibility to steward and preserve the environment. Moreover, believers are encouraged to preserve the teachings and traditions of the faith. In 2 Timothy 1:14 , Paul exhorts Timothy, "Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you; guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us." This charge highlights the importance of maintaining doctrinal purity and passing on the truth of the Gospel. Conclusion The biblical theme of preservation reveals God's unwavering commitment to His creation and His people. Through His providence, protection, and promises, God ensures the continuation and flourishing of life, calling His followers to join in the work of preservation. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (v. t.) To keep or save from injury or destruction; to guard or defend from evil, harm, danger, etc.; to protect.2. (v. t.) To save from decay by the use of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or grapes. 3. (v. t.) To maintain throughout; to keep intact; as, to preserve appearances; to preserve silence. 4. (v. i.) To make preserves. 5. (v. i.) To protect game for purposes of sport. 6. (n.) That which is preserved; fruit, etc., seasoned and kept by suitable preparation; esp., fruit cooked with sugar; -- commonly in the plural. 7. (n.) A place in which game, fish, etc., are preserved for purposes of sport, or for food. Greek 2225. zoogoneo -- to preserve alive ... to preserve alive. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: zoogoneo Phonetic Spelling: (dzo-og-on-eh'-o) Short Definition: I preserve alive Definition: I preserve ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2225.htm - 7k 4933. suntereo -- to keep close, ie preserve 4046. peripoieo -- to preserve, get possession of 5442. phulasso -- to guard, watch 4982. sozo -- to save 5083. tereo -- to watch over, to guard 5440. phulakterion -- an outpost, fortification, an amulet 1295. diasozo -- to bring safely through (a danger), to save ... Strong's Hebrew 8104. shamar -- to keep, watch, preserve... 8103, 8104. shamar. 8105 . to keep, watch, preserve. Transliteration: shamar Phonetic Spelling: (shaw-mar') Short Definition: keep. Word Origin a prim. ... /hebrew/8104.htm - 7k 6508. pardes -- a preserve, park 3498. yathar -- to remain over 2421a. chayah -- to live 3467. yasha -- to deliver 4241. michyah -- preservation of life, sustenance 7760. sum -- to put, place, set 4422. malat -- to slip away 5341. natsar -- to watch, guard, keep 2421. chayah -- to live Library Let us Preserve in the Church the Order Appointed by God. If we are to Preserve Our Modesty we must Avoid Fellowship with ... Let us Preserve in the Church the Order Appointed by God. Preserve Harmony. "For as Regards the Fact that to Preserve the Figure of Unity The. ... The Answer Showing How Far we Ought to Preserve the Recollection ... Of the Care with which a Monk Should Preserve the Recollection of ... Recommendation to the Bishops, on their Departure, to Preserve ... In what Manner in the Confession of the Three Hypostases we ... A Question How it is that it is Harder Work to Preserve than to ... Thesaurus Preserve (61 Occurrences)... of some preservative substance, as sugar, salt, etc.; to season and prepare for remaining in a good state, as fruits, meat, etc.; as, to preserve peaches or ... /p/preserve.htm - 23k Protect (32 Occurrences) Keep (4573 Occurrences) Keepest (16 Occurrences) Embalm (4 Occurrences) Memorial (54 Occurrences) Preserved (27 Occurrences) Rescue (92 Occurrences) Let's (74 Occurrences) Ark (212 Occurrences) Resources Is it wrong to be a Christian secretly in order to preserve your own life? | GotQuestions.orgWho were the Masoretes? | GotQuestions.org How should a Christian view environmentalism? | GotQuestions.org Preserve: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Preserve (61 Occurrences)Luke 17:33 Ephesians 4:3 2 Timothy 4:18 Genesis 19:32 Genesis 19:34 Genesis 45:5 Genesis 45:7 Genesis 50:20 Deuteronomy 6:24 1 Samuel 30:23 2 Samuel 18:18 1 Chronicles 29:18 Nehemiah 9:6 Job 36:6 Psalms 12:7 Psalms 16:1 Psalms 25:21 Psalms 32:7 Psalms 36:6 Psalms 40:11 Psalms 41:2 Psalms 61:7 Psalms 64:1 Psalms 79:11 Psalms 86:2 Psalms 119:25 Psalms 119:37 Psalms 119:40 Psalms 119:88 Psalms 119:107 Psalms 119:149 Psalms 119:154 Psalms 119:156 Psalms 119:159 Psalms 121:7 Psalms 121:8 Psalms 138:7 Psalms 140:1 Psalms 140:4 Psalms 143:11 Proverbs 2:8 Proverbs 2:11 Proverbs 4:6 Proverbs 4:21 Proverbs 5:2 Proverbs 6:24 Proverbs 7:5 Proverbs 14:3 Proverbs 20:28 Proverbs 22:12 Isaiah 31:5 Isaiah 42:6 Isaiah 49:8 Isaiah 56:1 Jeremiah 3:5 Jeremiah 49:11 Ezekiel 7:13 Ezekiel 13:18 Ezekiel 13:22 Micah 6:14 Malachi 2:7 Subtopics Related Terms |
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