The concept of being "unprotected" in the Bible often relates to the absence of divine protection, human vulnerability, and the consequences of straying from God's commandments. Throughout Scripture, the theme of protection is closely tied to obedience, faith, and the presence of God. When individuals or nations turn away from God, they often find themselves unprotected and exposed to various dangers.

Divine Protection and Its Absence

In the Old Testament, God's protection is frequently promised to those who follow His ways. For instance, Psalm 91:1-2 states, "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. Conversely, when Israel disobeyed God, they often found themselves unprotected. In Deuteronomy 28, the blessings and curses are outlined, with protection being a key component of the blessings for obedience.

Human Vulnerability

The Bible also addresses the inherent vulnerability of humans without God's protection. In Proverbs 18:10 , it is written, "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe." This suggests that outside of God's protection, individuals are exposed to spiritual and physical dangers. The account of Job illustrates this vulnerability; when God allowed Satan to test Job, he became unprotected from calamities, though ultimately his faithfulness was rewarded.

Consequences of Sin and Disobedience

Sin and disobedience often lead to a state of being unprotected. In the book of Judges, the Israelites repeatedly fall into cycles of sin, leading to their oppression by surrounding nations. Judges 2:14 notes, "Then the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He handed them over to raiders who plundered them." This pattern underscores the connection between disobedience and the loss of divine protection.

Spiritual Armor

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul speaks of the "armor of God" in Ephesians 6:10-18, which provides spiritual protection against the forces of evil. This passage emphasizes the importance of faith, righteousness, and the Word of God as means of protection. Without this spiritual armor, believers are unprotected against spiritual warfare.

Protection through Faith in Christ

Ultimately, the New Testament reveals that true protection comes through faith in Jesus Christ. 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 My Father’s hand." This promise of eternal security highlights the ultimate protection offered through a relationship with Christ.

Conclusion

The Bible consistently portrays protection as a blessing from God, contingent upon faith and obedience. Being unprotected is often a result of turning away from God, leading to vulnerability and exposure to various dangers. Through faith in Christ and adherence to God's commandments, believers can find assurance and protection in both this life and the life to come.

The Life of Sir Thomas Browne.
... by the inducement of her fortune; and he was left to the rapacity of his guardian,
deprived now of both his parents and therefore helpless and unprotected. ...
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Explaining the Divine Life.
... against everything harmful. Even a slight breeze blowing upon its little
body, if unprotected, might result in death. But as the ...
/.../byrum/the value of a praying mother/chapter xvi explaining the divine.htm

D. The Arrest of Jesus. Ch. 22:47-53
... be justified. There had been abundant opportunities during many days to
seize him in public when he was unprotected. Their present ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/d the arrest of jesus.htm

"Show Me Thy Glory!"
... six. We knew her well. She was a widow; she had no protectors, and an
unprotected widow in India stands in a dangerous place. We ...
/.../wilson-carmichael/things as they are/chapter xxxii show me thy.htm

Chapter xxxii
... Jacob would no longer feel unprotected. Though Mahanaim is repeatedly mentioned
in the Scriptures, we cannot be sure of its exact location. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/leupold/exposition of genesis volume 1/chapter xxxii.htm

Confession and Absolution
... the poor, or how many curses had been spilled upon his head when he had broken into
the heritage of the widow, and had robbed the friendless, unprotected orphan ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 4 1858/confession and absolution.htm

The Sixth vial.
... The kings of Media and Persia, from the east of Babylon, subjugated it by diverting
from the city the waters of the river, and entering by its unprotected bed. ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the sixth vial.htm

The Return of the Exiles
... the channel of the river whose waters had been turned aside, and through the inner
gates that in careless security had been left open and unprotected, the Jews ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 45 the return of.htm

A Spiritual Revival
... The experiences through which they had just passed, on their journey from Babylon,
unprotected as they had been by any human power, had taught them rich ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 51 a spiritual revival.htm

Heathen Plots
... The alarm would have spread among the people, each would have sought his own safety,
and the city would have been left unprotected, to fall a prey to its ...
/.../white/the story of prophets and kings/chapter 55 heathen plots.htm

Unprotected (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Unprotected (1 Occurrence). Genesis 42:9 Joseph remembered
the dreams which he dreamed about them, and said to them, "You are spies! ...
/u/unprotected.htm - 6k

Unpruned (1 Occurrence)

/u/unpruned.htm - 6k

Unprofitableness (1 Occurrence)

/u/unprofitableness.htm - 6k

Open (586 Occurrences)
... public; unrestricted in use; as, an open library, museum, court, or other assembly;
liable to the approach, trespass, or attack of any one; unprotected; exposed ...
/o/open.htm - 41k

Gadara
... of Um-Keis are all troglodytes, `dwelling in tombs,' like the poor maniacs of old,
and occasionally they are almost as dangerous to unprotected travellers.". ...
/g/gadara.htm - 12k

Fatherless (44 Occurrences)
... are frequently mentioned in the Old Testament, generally in association with the
widow and the stranger, as typical instances of the unprotected and necessitous ...
/f/fatherless.htm - 24k

Defenseless (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Destitute of defense; unprepared to resist attack;
unable to oppose; unprotected. Multi-Version Concordance ...
/d/defenseless.htm - 6k

Blindness (7 Occurrences)
... 26:16). All these diseases are aggravated by sand, and the sun glare, to
which the unprotected inflamed eyes are exposed. Most of ...
/b/blindness.htm - 19k

Covetousness (22 Occurrences)
... house" (Exodus 20:17), meant to the Israelite that he should not take anything of
his neighbor's possessions that were momentarily unprotected by their owner. ...
/c/covetousness.htm - 18k

Jacob's (34 Occurrences)
... the giant bulk of Gerizim, one feels how naturally it would be spoken of as "this
mountain." 4. Description: For long the well was unprotected, opening among ...
/j/jacob's.htm - 23k

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