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What Does the Bible Say About Fort?

21 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Fort in the Bible

Discover 21 Bible verses about fort. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on fort, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

21
Total Verses
18
Old Testament
3
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Fort

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 20:19
    When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field is man's life ) to employ them in the siege : for the: or, for, O man, the tree of the field is to be employed in the siege to employ: Heb. to go from before thee
    KJV
  2. 2
    Deuteronomy 20:20
    Only the trees which thou knowest that they be not trees for meat, thou shalt destroy and cut them down; and thou shalt build bulwarks against the city that maketh war with thee, until it be subdued. it: Heb. it come down
    KJV
  3. 3
    Judges 6:2
    And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. prevailed: Heb. was strong
    KJV
  4. 4
    2 Samuel 22:2
    And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
    KJV
  5. 5
    2 Samuel 22:3
    The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Psalms 18:2
    The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. my strength: Heb. my rock
    KJV
  7. 7
    Psalms 31:3
    For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Psalms 71:3
    Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. Be: Heb. Be thou to me for a rock of habitation
    KJV
  9. 9
    Psalms 91:2
    I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Psalms 144:2
    My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. My goodness: or, My mercy
    KJV

Subtopics of Fort

Field fortifications
Defenses of cities
Erected in vineyards and herding grounds
Caves used for
FIGURATIVE
Of God's care
Figurative of God's care

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Fort? (18 Verses)

When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against them: for thou mayest eat of them, and thou shalt not cut them down (for the tree of the field is man's life ) to employ them in the siege : for the: or, for, O man, the tree of the field is to be employed in the siege to employ: Heb. to go from before thee
Only the trees which thou knowest that they be not trees for meat, thou shalt destroy and cut them down; and thou shalt build bulwarks against the city that maketh war with thee, until it be subdued. it: Heb. it come down
And the hand of Midian prevailed against Israel: and because of the Midianites the children of Israel made them the dens which are in the mountains, and caves, and strong holds. prevailed: Heb. was strong
And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;
The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. my strength: Heb. my rock
For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, and guide me.
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. Be: Heb. Be thou to me for a rock of habitation
I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. My goodness: or, My mercy
The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. safe: Heb. set aloft
And he fenced it, and gathered out the stones thereof, and planted it with the choicest vine, and built a tower in the midst of it, and also made a winepress therein: and he looked that it should bring forth grapes, and it brought forth wild grapes. fenced: or, made a wall about made: Heb. hewed
And the fortress of the high fort of thy walls shall he bring down, lay low, and bring to the ground, even to the dust.
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. high: Heb. heights, or, high places
And lay siege against it, and build a fort against it, and cast a mount against it; set the camp also against it, and set battering rams against it round about. battering: chief leaders
Neither shall Pharaoh with his mighty army and great company make for him in the war, by casting up mounts, and building forts, to cut off many persons:
He shall slay with the sword thy daughters in the field: and he shall make a fort against thee, and cast a mount against thee, and lift up the buckler against thee. cast: or, pour out the engine of shot
The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. strong hold: or, strength

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Fort? (3 Verses)

Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
And he began to speak unto them by parables. A certain man planted a vineyard, and set an hedge about it, and digged a place for the winefat, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country.
Then began he to speak to the people this parable; A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it forth to husbandmen, and went into a far country for a long time.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Fort

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about fort. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about fort and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about fort is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on fort needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about fort with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about fort, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about fort?
Discover 21 Bible verses about fort. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on fort, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 21 key verses about fort spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about fort are there?
There are 21 key Bible verses about fort compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about fort?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about fort is Deuteronomy 20:19 — "When thou shalt besiege a city a long time, in making war against it to take it, thou shalt not destroy the trees thereof by forcing an axe against th..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about fort?
Fort is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 21 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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