Complete Bible Study Guide

What Does the Bible Say About Strongholds?

11 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Strongholds in the Bible

What does the Bible say about strongholds? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.

11
Total Verses
4
Old Testament
7
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Strongholds

  1. 1
    Deuteronomy 33:27
    The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Psalms 103:2
    Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
    KJV
  3. 3
    Psalms 121:1
    A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come?
    KJV
  4. 4
    Isaiah 54:17
    No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
    KJV
  5. 5
    Matthew 6:14
    For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
    KJV
  6. 6
    John 14:6
    Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
    KJV
  7. 7
    Romans 12:2
    And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
    KJV
  8. 8
    Ephesians 6:12
    For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly
    KJV
  9. 9
    Ephesians 6:13
    Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. having: or, having overcome all
    KJV
  10. 10
    Hebrews 11:1
    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. substance: or, ground, or, confidence
    KJV

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Strongholds? (4 Verses)

The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.
Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
A Song of degrees. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. I will: or, Shall I lift up mine eyes to the hills? whence should my help come?
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Strongholds? (7 Verses)

For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. flesh: Gr. blood and flesh spiritual: or, wicked spirits high: or, heavenly
Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. having: or, having overcome all
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. substance: or, ground, or, confidence
Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Strongholds

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

  • Share what you have learned about strongholds 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 strongholds, 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 strongholds?
What does the Bible say about strongholds? Browse 18 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme. The Bible contains 11 key verses about strongholds spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about strongholds are there?
There are 11 key Bible verses about strongholds compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about strongholds?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about strongholds is Deuteronomy 33:27 — "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy the..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about strongholds?
Strongholds is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 11 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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