Bible Dictionary

Refuge

A place of safety, shelter, or protection.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

389 of 516

Letter

R

Meaning

A place of safety, shelter, or protection.

Key Scriptures

  • Numbers 35:9-15
  • Deuteronomy 19:1-13
  • Psalm 46:1
  • Psalm 91:2
  • Proverbs 18:10
  • Isaiah 25:4
  • Hebrews 6:18

Original Language

Hebrew

מַחְסֶה

machseh

refuge; shelter

Meaning

A refuge is a place of safety, shelter, or protection.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, refuge refers to a place of safety or protection.

The term is used of physical places of shelter and figuratively of God as a refuge.


Key References

  • Numbers 35:9-15
  • Deuteronomy 19:1-13
  • Psalm 46:1
  • Psalm 91:2
  • Proverbs 18:10
  • Isaiah 25:4
  • Hebrews 6:18

  • Fortress
  • Tower
  • Strength
  • City of Refuge
  • Rock

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Scriptures

  • Numbers 35:9-15
  • Deuteronomy 19:1-13
  • Psalm 46:1
  • Psalm 91:2
  • Proverbs 18:10
  • Isaiah 25:4
  • Hebrews 6:18

Related Terms

Study Topics

refuge protection safety strength