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Psalms 118:11–12

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They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
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From verse 11

  1. Psalms 88:17Rank 1 from verse 11
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    17They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together.

  2. 1 Samuel 23:26Rank 2 from verse 11
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    26And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.

  3. Psalms 22:12–16Rank 3 from verse 11
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    12Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

    13They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

    14I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

    15My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

    16For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

  4. 1 Chronicles 19:10Rank 4 from verse 11
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    10Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he chose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians.

From verse 12

  1. Deuteronomy 1:44Rank 1 from verse 12
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    44And the Amorites, which dwelt in that mountain, came out against you, and chased you, as bees do, and destroyed you in Seir, even unto Hormah.

  2. 1 Samuel 17:45Rank 2 from verse 12
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    45Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.

  3. Psalms 20:5Rank 3 from verse 12
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    5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.

  4. Ecclesiastes 7:6Rank 4 from verse 12
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    6For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.

  5. Psalms 20:1Rank 5 from verse 12
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    1THE Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

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Psalms 118:11

COMBINED MEANING

compassed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of compass, meaning to go around, surround, enclose, or encircle.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

yea

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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Psalms 118:12

COMBINED MEANING

compassed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of compass, meaning to go around, surround, enclose, or encircle.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

about

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1. Around or near in place, position, or movement; on every side, in a circuit, from place to place, or turned from one direction or state toward another. 2. Approximately in number, measure, distance, or time. 3. Concerning, occupied with, or engaged in a matter. 4. On the point of, intending, or attempting an action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

like

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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

quenched

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Extinguished, put out, subdued, suppressed, or deprived of force.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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fire

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Burning flame and heat that gives light, consumes, purifies, or destroys.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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thorns

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Sense 1: Sharp spines or prickles. Sense 2: Thorn-bearing plants and figures of things that prick, obstruct, or grieve.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

destroy

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Sense 1: To ruin, demolish, consume, or lay waste. Sense 2: To kill or cut off. Sense 3: To cause a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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118:1O GIVE thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.

118:2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

118:3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

118:4Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

118:5I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.

118:6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

118:7The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.

118:8It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

118:9It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

118:10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.

118:11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

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118:12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.

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118:13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.

118:14The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

118:15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

118:16The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.

118:17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.

118:18The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

118:19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:

118:20This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.

118:21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

118:22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

118:23This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.

118:24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

118:25Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.

118:26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.

118:27God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.

118:28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.

118:29O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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