Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Rescue?

10 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Rescue in the Bible

Explore what the Bible says about rescue. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

10
Total Verses
9
Old Testament
1
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Rescue

  1. 1
    Psalms 17:6
    I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 37:39
    But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 82:3
    Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge
    KJV
  4. 4
    Psalms 91:14
    Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Psalms 107:28
    Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
    KJV
  6. 6
    Proverbs 24:11
    If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
    KJV
  7. 7
    Isaiah 46:3
    Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
    KJV
  8. 8
    Jeremiah 1:7
    But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ezekiel 34:11
    For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.
    KJV
  10. 10
    Acts 2:21
    And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Rescue? (9 Verses)

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.
But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble.
Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. Defend: Heb. Judge
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses.
If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Rescue? (1 Verses)

And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Rescue

  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 rescue. 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 rescue 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 rescue 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 rescue needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about rescue 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 rescue, 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 rescue?
Explore what the Bible says about rescue. This collection of 11 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme. The Bible contains 10 key verses about rescue spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about rescue are there?
There are 10 key Bible verses about rescue compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about rescue?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about rescue is Psalms 17:6 — "I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech."
Where in the Bible does it talk about rescue?
Rescue is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 10 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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