What Does The Bible Say About Rescue

The Bible has many verses for rescue. Here is a list of 36 Bible verses to read or pray when you need rescue. Many people read the Bible when they feel they need help. Or when someone they know needs God’s rescue. Let’s explore what this word means in Scripture. Scroll through the list and find verses to pray for today.

What Does The Bible Say About Rescue

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36 Bible Verses About Rescue

Therefore say to the children of Israel: ‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. Exodus 6:6 NKJV

Joab said, “If the Arameans are too strong for me, then you are to rescue me; but if the Ammonites are too strong for you, then I will rescue you. 1 Chronicles 19:12 NIV

Therefore the anger of the Lord was aroused against Amaziah, and He sent him a prophet who said to him, “Why have you sought the gods of the people, which could not rescue their own people from your hand?” 2 Chronicles 25:15 NKJV

Do not turn away after useless idols. They can do you no good, nor can they rescue you, because they are useless. 1 Samuel 12:21 NIV

From six calamities he will rescue you; in seven no harm will touch you. Job 5:19 NIV

Rise up, Lord , confront them, bring them down; with your sword rescue me from the wicked. Psalm 17:13 NIV

“He trusted in the Lord, let Him rescue Him;
Let Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!” Psalm 22:8 NKJV

Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord Jeremiah 1:8 NIV

Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. Psalm 25:20 NIV

Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me. Psalm 31:2 NIV

The Lord will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned. Psalm 34:22 NIV

Lord, how long will You look on?
Rescue me from their destructions,
My precious life from the lions. Psalm 35:17 NKJV

Vindicate me, my God, and plead my cause against an unfaithful nation. Rescue me from those who are deceitful and wicked. Psalm 43:1 NIV

Rise up and help us; rescue us because of your unfailing love. Psalm 44:26 NIV

More Bible Verses About Rescue

Rescue me from the mire, do not let me sink; deliver me from those who hate me, from the deep waters. Psalm 69:19 NIV

Come near and rescue me; deliver me because of my foes. Psalm 69:18 NIV

In your righteousness, rescue me and deliver me; turn your ear to me and save me. Psalm 71:2 NIV

He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight. Psalm 72:14 NIV

Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82:4 NIV

“Because he loves me,” says the Lord , “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. Psalm 91:4 NIV

And rescued us from our enemies,
For His mercy endures forever; Psalm 136:24 NKJV

Rescue me, Lord , from evildoers; protect me from the violent, Psalm 140:1 NIV

Listen to my cry, for I am in desperate need; rescue me from those who pursue me, for they are too strong for me. Psalm 142:6 NIV

Additional Bible Verses For Rescue

Stretch out Your hand from above;
Rescue me and deliver me out of great waters,
From the hand of foreigners, Psalm 144:7 NKJV

Reach down your hand from on high; deliver me and rescue me from the mighty waters, from the hands of foreigners Psalm 144:7 NIV

Rescue me and deliver me from the hand of foreigners,
Whose mouth speaks lying words,
And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood— Psalm 144:11 NKJV

Rescue me from my enemies, Lord , for I hide myself in you. Psalm 143:9 NIV

A man of great wrath will suffer punishment;
For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. Proverbs 19:19 NKJV

He delivers and rescues,
And He works signs and wonders
In heaven and on earth,
Who has delivered Daniel from the power of the lions. Daniel 6:27 NKJV

I will rescue you on that day, declares the Lord ; you will not be given into the hands of those you fear. Jeremiah 39:17 NIV

As a shepherd looks after his scattered flock when he is with them, so will I look after my sheep. I will rescue them from all the places where they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. Ezekiel 34:12 NIV

Like birds hovering overhead, the Lord Almighty will shield Jerusalem; he will shield it and deliver it, he will ‘pass over’ it and will rescue it.” Isaiah 31:5 NIV

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. Isaiah 46:4 NIV

Moses thought that his own people would realize that God was using him to rescue them, but they did not. Acts 7:25 NIV

This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Coming with the troops I rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman. Acts 23:27 NKJV

The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:18 NIV

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The complete biblical historical fiction compilation by the New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind.

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With over a million copies sold, The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen is essential reading for all who ask, “Where has my struggle led me?” Are you currently in the Father role or one of the two sons of the prodigal story? Read this classic book with the Bible Cafe Book Club.

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