BIBLE GLOSSARY

Refuge

WHAT IT MEANS

A place of shelter, protection or safety.

IN BIBLICAL CONTEXT

The Psalms use refuge as an image of turning to God in distress. The image conveys dependence and trust in his care.

AN EVERYDAY EXAMPLE

A safe place where you can recover before facing a difficulty offers an everyday picture of refuge.

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