Deuteronomy 3:5

“All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many.”

"All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many." - Deuteronomy 3:5
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What does Deuteronomy 3:5 mean?

Deuteronomy 3:5 KJV: “All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many.” The book of Deuteronomy is the fifth book of the Torah and is attributed to Moses, who is the narrator of the book. In this verse, Moses is recounting the…

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Fortresses of Faith: Finding Strength in God's Protection

When we think about the security of a city, our minds often envision formidable barriers: tall, imposing walls; sturdy gates; and strong bars. These structures serve to protect, to defend against external threats, and to keep the occupants within safe from harm. In Deuteronomy…

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A Prayer for Divine Protection and Strength

Heavenly Father, As I come before You, I am drawn to the profound imagery found in Deuteronomy 3:5, where it declares, "All these cities were fenced with high walls, gates, and bars; beside unwalled towns a great many." Lord, I recognize that this verse speaks of fortification…

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Deuteronomy 5:20 - "Neither shalt thou bear false witness against thy neighbour."
Deuteronomy 5:4 - "The LORD talked with you face to face in the mount out of the midst of the fire,"
Deuteronomy 32:5 - "They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation."
Deuteronomy 14:5 - "The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the wild ox, and the chamois."
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