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In the context of the Bible, the concept of being "secured" often relates to the assurance and protection provided by God to His people. This security is both spiritual and, at times, physical, reflecting God's covenantal promises and His faithfulness to those who trust in Him.

Divine Protection and Assurance

The Bible frequently emphasizes God's role as a protector and provider, ensuring the safety and security of His followers. In Psalm 91:1-2 , it is written, "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, 'He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'" This passage highlights the security found in God's presence, portraying Him as a refuge and fortress for believers.

Spiritual Security in Christ

The New Testament further develops the theme of security through the work of Jesus Christ. Believers are assured of their salvation and eternal life, secured by their faith in Him. In John 10:28-29 , Jesus declares, "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 My Father’s hand." This passage underscores the eternal security of believers, emphasizing the power and sovereignty of God in safeguarding their salvation.

The Role of Faith

Faith is a critical component in experiencing the security offered by God. Hebrews 11:1 states, "Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see." This assurance is a form of spiritual security, rooted in the promises of God and the believer's trust in His faithfulness.

Security in God's Promises

Throughout Scripture, God's promises serve as a foundation for the believer's security. In Romans 8:38-39 , the Apostle Paul writes, "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." This passage affirms that nothing can sever the bond between God and His people, providing profound security in His unchanging love.

Physical Security and Provision

While spiritual security is paramount, the Bible also addresses physical security and provision. In Matthew 6:31-33 , Jesus instructs, "Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans strive after all these things, and your Heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you." Here, Jesus reassures His followers of God's provision for their physical needs, encouraging them to prioritize their relationship with Him.

Conclusion

The biblical concept of being "secured" encompasses both spiritual and physical dimensions, rooted in God's promises and the believer's faith. Through His protection, provision, and the assurance of salvation, God offers a profound sense of security to those who trust in Him.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Secure.
Greek
2819. kleros -- a lot
... klao (through the idea of using bits of wood, etc., for the purpose; a die (for
drawing chances); by implication, a portion (as if so secured); by extension ...
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1463. egkomboomai -- to put on oneself (as a garment)
... 1463 (from1722 , " the condition" and , "a roll, band, girth") -- properly, the
condition in which someone is secured (literally, "tucked up"); figuratively ...
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Strong's Hebrew
8104. shamar -- to keep, watch, preserve
... 2), preserve (5), preserved (3), preserves (6), protect (4), protects (1), regard
(3), regards (2), remains (1), reserved (1), secured (1), sentries (1), spare ...
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4672. matsa -- to attain to, find
... 2), meet (2), met (3), overtake (2), overtook (1), pleases* (1), possessed (1),
present (15), reached (3), reaped (1), requires (1), secured (1), seeking (1 ...
/hebrew/4672.htm - 6k

Library

The Tradition of the Apostles Secured by Other Excellent ...
... SECT. VI. The tradition of the apostles secured by other excellent instructions;
I. The tradition of the apostles secured by other excellent instructions; II. ...
/.../sect vi the tradition of.htm

Friendship of God; How Secured.
... Book I. Chapter XXVI."Friendship of God; How Secured. To this Peter answered:
"I am exceedingly delighted, O Clement, that I commit ...
/.../unknown/recognitions of clement /chapter xxvi friendship of god how.htm

Then Manes, after Silence had Been Secured among All...
... 47 Then Manes, after silence had been secured among all? Then Manes,
after silence had been secured among all, thus began his ...
/.../47 then manes after silence.htm

The Blessing Secured
... V. THE BLESSING SECURED. "Be filled with the Spirit.""Ephesians, 5:18.
I may have some air, a little air, in my lungs, but not ...
/.../murray/the deeper christian life/v the blessing secured.htm

However, the Governors of Tiberias Took Care to have their City ...
... Section 62. However, the governors of Tiberias took care to have their
city secured with walls? 62. However, the governors of ...
/.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 62 however the governors.htm

How Hezekiah was Sick, and Ready to Die; and How God Bestowed Upon ...
... CHAPTER 2. How Hezekiah Was Sick, And Ready To Die; And How God Bestowed Upon Him
Fifteen Years Longer Life, [And Secured That Promise] By The Going Back Of ...
/.../josephus/the antiquities of the jews/chapter 2 how hezekiah was.htm

Of the Fact that Devils Cannot Prevail at all against Men Unless ...
... Chapter XIX. Of the fact that devils cannot prevail at all against men
unless they have first secured possession of their minds. ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xix of the fact.htm

Introduction.
... Butler sought nothing for himself, his simplicity of character, real worth, and
rare intellectual power, secured him friends, and the love of two of them ...
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Christian Missions in Benares.
... He secured a house for himself at Raj Ghat, the northern boundary of the city, with
a crowded population around him, and there till his death he lived with his ...
/.../chapter iv christian missions in.htm

Lost Earnings
... Looking round my audiences I can with fitness use these figures, and apply the idea
to many who, after tears and agonies of heart, secured the Salvation of ...
/.../howard/standards of life and service/xiv lost earnings.htm

Thesaurus
Secured (11 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Secured (11 Occurrences). ... Matthew 27:66 And they went and
secured the sepulchre, having sealed the stone, with the watch besides. ...
/s/secured.htm - 9k

Citizenship (4 Occurrences)
... sum of money (Acts 22:28). This "freedom" secured privileges equal to those
enjoyed by natives of Rome. Among the most notable of ...
/c/citizenship.htm - 16k

Maccabaeus
... was subsequently besieged and hard pressed by Lysias and the young king Antiochus
Eupator in 163 BC; but quarrels among the Syrian generals secured relief and ...
/m/maccabaeus.htm - 17k

Demetrius (3 Occurrences)
... He landed in Cilicia with Cretan mercenaries and secured the support of
all Syria with the exception of Judea (1 Maccabees 10:67). ...
/d/demetrius.htm - 17k

Papyrus (4 Occurrences)
... The bulk of this collection passed into the hands of Archduke Rainer at Vienna,
minor portions of it being secured by the museums of Paris, London, Oxford and ...
/p/papyrus.htm - 34k

Redemption (46 Occurrences)
... There are many passages in the New Testament which represent Christ's sufferings
under the idea of a ransom or price, and the result thereby secured is a ...
/r/redemption.htm - 48k

Rabbah (14 Occurrences)
... This may mean that he had secured control of the water supply. ... Among the booty
secured was the crown of Melcom, the god of the Ammonites. ...
/r/rabbah.htm - 19k

Esau (89 Occurrences)
... Though Esau had so recklessly disposed of his birthright, he afterward would have
secured from Isaac the blessing that appertained, had not the cunning of ...
/e/esau.htm - 41k

Menelaus
... 171 BC), who had supplanted Onias, with contributions to the king of Syria, Antiochus
Epiphanes, and by outbidding Jason in presents he secured the office of ...
/m/menelaus.htm - 9k

Macedonia (23 Occurrences)
... into a single nation, won by force and fraud the important positions of Amphipolis,
Pydna, Potidaea, Olynthus, Abdera and Maronea, and secured a plentiful ...
/m/macedonia.htm - 40k

Resources
Can a Christian lose salvation? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to work out salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12)? | GotQuestions.org

Is once saved, always saved biblical? | GotQuestions.org

Secured: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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Secured (11 Occurrences)

Matthew 27:64
Command therefore that the sepulchre be secured until the third day, lest his disciples should come and steal him away, and say to the people, He is risen from the dead; and the last error shall be worse than the first.
(DBY)

Matthew 27:66
And they went and secured the sepulchre, having sealed the stone, with the watch besides.
(DBY)

Acts 7:24
Seeing one of them wrongfully treated he took his part, and secured justice for the ill-treated man by striking down the Egyptian.
(WEY)

Acts 12:20
Now the people of Tyre and Sidon had incurred Herod's violent displeasure. So they sent a large deputation to wait on him; and having secured the good will of Blastus, his treasurer, they begged the king to be friendly with them again, because their country was dependent on his for its food supply.
(WEY NIV)

Acts 16:24
who, having received such a command, threw them into the inner prison, and secured their feet in the stocks.
(WEB WEY DBY)

Acts 21:33
Then the Tribune, making his way to him, arrested him, and, having ordered him to be secured with two chains, proceeded to ask who he was and what he had been doing.
(WEY)

Acts 27:40
So they cut away the anchors and left them in the sea, unloosing at the same time the bands which secured the paddle-rudders. Then, hoisting the foresail to the wind, they made for the beach.
(WEY)

Romans 4:25
who was surrendered to death because of the offences we had committed, and was raised to life because of the acquittal secured for us.
(WEY)

1 Timothy 1:5
But the end sought to be secured by exhortation is the love which springs from a pure heart, a clear conscience and a sincere faith.
(WEY)

2 Samuel 23:5
Most certainly my house is not so with God, yet he has made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure, for it is all my salvation, and all my desire, although he doesn't make it grow.
(See NAS NIV)

Job 31:25
If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;
(See NAS)

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