Defeat

The overcoming of or being overcome by a physical, spiritual or circumstantial enemy. Those humbled before God by such a defeat eventually come to see it as a positive experience, leading to increased spiritual maturity. The way to avoid being defeated is to trust in God and to wear the spiritual armour he provides.

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Defeat as the overcoming of enemies Physical enemies such as armies Ge 14:5–6 See also Ge 14:15; Ge 36:35; Dt 1:4; Dt 4:46; Dt 7:1–2; Dt 29:7; Jos 10:33; Jos 11:1–9; Jdg 7:19–22; 1 Sa 7:10; 1 Sa 11:11; 1 Sa 14:48; 1 Sa 17:50; 2 Sa 2:17; 2 Sa 5:17–25; Ps 92:11; Je 37:10; Zec 9:15; Heb 7:1; Heb 11:34 Spiritual…