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What does the shield symbolize?

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The shield represents so much, but here are a few scriptures that I hope well explain. It represents, salvation, protection, faith, safety, love, the list can go on and on.



GW Ge 15:1
The LORD'S Fourth Promise to Abram 1 Later the Lord spoke his word to Abram in a vision. He said,
"Abram, don't be afraid. I am your shield. Your reward will be very great."
GW Dt 33:29
Moses Blesses the Twelve Tribes 29 You are blessed, Israel! Who is like you, a nation saved by the Lord? He is a shield that helps you and a sword that wins your victories. Your enemies will come crawling to you, and you will stomp on their backs."
GW 2Sa 22:3
David's Song of Deliverance 3 my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, the strength of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior who saved me from violence.
GW 2Sa 22:36
David's Song of Deliverance 36 You have given me the shield of your salvation. Your help makes me great.
GW Ps 3:3
Chapter 3 3 But you, O Lord, are a shield that surrounds me. You are my glory. You hold my head high. GW Ps 5:12
Chapter 5 12 You bless righteous people, O Lord. Like a large shield, you surround them with your favor.
GW Ps 7:10
Chapter 7 10 My shield is God above, who saves those whose motives are decent. GW Ps 18:2
Chapter 18 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold.
GW Ps 33:20
Chapter 33 20 We wait for the Lord. He is our help and our shield.
GW Eph 6:16
Put On All the Armor That God Supplies 16 In addition to all these, take the Christian faith as your shield. With it you can put out all the flaming arrows of the evil one.



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