The concept of being "unharmed" in the Bible often signifies divine protection and deliverance from danger, reflecting God's sovereignty and care for His people. Throughout Scripture, numerous accounts illustrate how individuals and groups are preserved from harm through God's intervention.

Old Testament Examples

1. Daniel in the Lions' Den: One of the most notable examples of being unharmed is found in the Book of Daniel. Daniel, a faithful servant of God, was thrown into a den of lions for defying a royal edict. However, God sent an angel to shut the lions' mouths, and Daniel emerged unharmed. Daniel 6:22 states, "My God sent His angel and shut the mouths of the lions, so that they have not harmed me, because I was found innocent in His sight."

2. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: In another account from the Book of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were cast into a fiery furnace for refusing to worship an idol. Yet, they were unharmed by the flames, as God protected them. Daniel 3:27 records, "The satraps, prefects, governors, and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had no effect on the bodies of these men; not a hair of their heads was singed, their robes were unaffected, and there was no smell of fire on them."

3. The Israelites at the Red Sea: The Israelites' escape from Egypt is another instance where God's people were kept unharmed. As Pharaoh's army pursued them, God parted the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground. Exodus 14:29 describes, "But the Israelites had walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left."

New Testament Examples

1. Paul and the Viper: In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul experienced divine protection when bitten by a viper on the island of Malta. Despite the deadly nature of the snake, Paul remained unharmed, which astonished the onlookers. Acts 28:5 states, "But Paul shook the creature off into the fire and suffered no ill effects."

2. Jesus Calming the Storm: The Gospels recount the account of Jesus calming a storm while He and His disciples were on a boat. Despite the perilous conditions, Jesus' command over nature ensured that all aboard were unharmed. Mark 4:39 says, "Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. 'Silence!' He commanded. 'Be still!' And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm."

Theological Significance

The theme of being unharmed underscores God's omnipotence and His ability to protect His people from physical and spiritual dangers. It serves as a testament to His faithfulness and the assurance that He is a refuge and fortress for those who trust in Him. Psalm 91:9-10 encapsulates this promise: "Because you have made the LORD your dwelling—my refuge, the Most High—no evil will befall you, no plague will approach your tent."

Application for Believers

For believers, these accounts encourage faith and trust in God's protection. While physical harm may not always be averted in this fallen world, the assurance of God's presence and ultimate deliverance remains steadfast. The Apostle Paul reminds believers in Romans 8:28 , "And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose." This promise extends beyond physical safety to encompass spiritual well-being and eternal security in Christ.

As He is Going to Reply to the Slanders of his Opponents He ...
... the gaping mouths of this new serpent, and its neck that swells with deadly poison,
O Thou who makest the feet of believers to tread unharmed on serpents and ...
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How Peace of Mind Should be Sought.
... vigils, toils, bodily nakedness, reading, and all other virtues that through them
we may be enabled to prepare our heart and to keep it unharmed by all evil ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter vii how peace of.htm

Aaron, his Office no Palliation of his Sin, 61.
... INDEXES OF SUBJECTS. Aaron, his office no palliation of his sin, 61. Abel, unharmed
by death, [2]273. ... John the Baptist, unharmed by death, [235]274. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/aaron his office no palliation.htm

The Indestructibility of the Bible is a Proof that Its Author is ...
... which human philosophy, science, force, and hatred could bring against a book has
been brought against the Bible, yet it stands unshaken and unharmed today. ...
/.../the divine inspiration of the bible/chapter eleven the indestructibility of.htm

St. Luke xxi. 36
... Old age is not the season for contest and victory; nor shall we then be so able
to escape unharmed from the temptations of life as to stand before the Son of ...
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Letter Lxxxviii. (AD 406. )
... enemies insisted that Daniel should be thrown into the den of lions: his innocence
prevailed over their malice; he was taken from the den unharmed and they ...
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The Absolute Godhood of God is Seen in Administration
... hands. Our skirts may brush away the portals of the sepulchre, and yet we
shall pass the iron gate unharmed if the Lord be our guard. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/pink/the godhood of god/2 the absolute godhood of.htm

Ebenezer!
... Have you passed through no rivers, supported by the Divine presence? Have you walked
through no fires unharmed? Have you not been saved in six troubles? ...
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Knox in St. Andrews Castle: the Galleys: 1547-1549
... The siege of St Andrews Castle, from the sea, by the French then began, but the
garrison and castle were unharmed, and many of the galley slaves and some ...
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The Fifth Book
... Having lost their full completeness they are not unharmed, and being robbed of
the power of the sacraments they do not keep their true value. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/salvian/on the government of god/the fifth book.htm

Unharmed (4 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unharmed (4 Occurrences). 1 Samuel 24:19 For if
a man finds his enemy, will he let him go away unharmed? ...
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Unhappy (17 Occurrences)

/u/unhappy.htm - 11k

Unhealthy (2 Occurrences)

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Safe (388 Occurrences)
... 1. (superl.) Free from harm, injury, or risk; untouched or unthreatened by danger
or injury; unharmed; unhurt; secure; whole; as, safe from disease; safe from ...
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Sound (1245 Occurrences)
... 3. (superl.) Whole; unbroken; unharmed; free from flaw, defect, or decay; perfect
of the kind; as, sound timber; sound fruit; a sound tooth; a sound ship. ...
/s/sound.htm - 12k

Shadrach (14 Occurrences)
... on which the operation of smelting has failed of its intended effect; -- so called
from Shadrach, one of the three Hebrews who came forth unharmed from the ...
/s/shadrach.htm - 14k

Safely (83 Occurrences)
... with my father. (See NIV). 1 Samuel 24:19 For if a man finds his enemy, will
he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh reward ...
/s/safely.htm - 31k

Finds (71 Occurrences)
... is with thee. (See RSV NIV). 1 Samuel 24:19 For if a man finds his enemy,
will he let him go away unharmed? Therefore may Yahweh ...
/f/finds.htm - 24k

Witchcraft (8 Occurrences)
... his house. If the holy river declares him innocent and he remains unharmed
the man who laid the spell shall be put to death. He ...
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