Isaiah 33:16

“He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.”

"He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure." - Isaiah 33:16
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What does Isaiah 33:16 mean?

"Isaiah 33:16 - He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure." This verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament of the Bible is rich with meaning and symbolism. It speaks to the idea of…

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The Heights of His Protection

In the rich tapestry of Scripture, Isaiah 33:16 offers a profound picture of divine provision and security, encapsulated in the statement, "He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure." This…

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A Prayer for Divine Refuge and Sustenance

Heavenly Father, As we gather in the stillness of Your presence, we thank You for Your promises that are woven throughout Scripture, offering us hope, strength, and refuge. Today, we stand upon the profound words of Isaiah 33:16, which remind us of Your faithfulness: "He shall…

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Job 33:16 - "Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,"
Proverbs 16:33 - "The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD."
Numbers 33:16 - "And they removed from the desert of Sinai, and pitched at Kibroth-hattaavah."
Isaiah 33:12 - "And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they be burned in the fire."
Isaiah 33:3 - "At the noise of the tumult the people fled; at the lifting up of thyself the nations were scattered."
Genesis 33:16 - "¶ So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir."
Isaiah 33:5 - "The LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness."
Isaiah 33:7 - "Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly."
Psalms 33:16 - "There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength."
Isaiah 33:22 - "For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us."
Isaiah 33:6 - "And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure."
Isaiah 33:24 - "And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity."
Isaiah 33:17 - "Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off."
Isaiah 33:13 - "¶ Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might."
Isaiah 33:18 - "Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers?"
Isaiah 33:10 - "Now will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself."
Isaiah 33:15-16 - "He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes against contemplating evil— this is the man who will dwell on the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress. His bread will be supplied, and water will not fail him."
1 Chronicles 16:33 – "Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth."