19 Bible Verses About ‘Rescue’
When you find yourself in a situation where everything seems overwhelming, remember that God is not just your helper—He is your Rescuer, known as Jehovah Mephalti, “The God who rescues.” This name means “The Lord is my Deliverer” and speaks directly to His active role in pulling you out of whatever troubles you. Whether you’re facing fears, challenges, or uncertainty, God doesn’t just stand by; He promises to rescue you from danger and distress. You can trust that, just as a rescuer pulls someone to safety, God is ready to lift you out of your struggles and place you on solid ground.
- Psalm 18:2 (NIV) – “The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.”
- Psalm 34:17 (NIV) – “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.”
- Isaiah 43:2 (NIV) – “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.”
- Psalm 107:6 (NIV) – “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.”
- 2 Samuel 22:2 (NIV) – “He said: ‘The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer.'”
- Psalm 40:1-2 (NIV) – “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.”
- Exodus 14:13-14 (NIV) – “Moses answered the people, ‘Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today… The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.'”
- Psalm 91:14-15 (NIV) – “‘Because he loves me,’ says the Lord, ‘I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.'”
- Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV) – “The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
- Psalm 50:15 (NIV) – “And call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”
- Colossians 1:13 (NIV) – “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”
- 2 Timothy 4:18 (NIV) – “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.”
- Psalm 144:2 (NIV) – “He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.”
- Psalm 34:4 (NIV) – “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”
- Daniel 6:27 (NIV) – “He rescues and he saves; he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth. He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”
- Psalm 18:16-17 (NIV) – “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.”
- Isaiah 25:9 (NIV) – “In that day they will say, ‘Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.'”
- Jeremiah 1:8 (NIV) – “Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,’ declares the Lord.”
- Psalm 37:40 (NIV) – “The Lord helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.”
