"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Biblical Name · English Origin
Garrison Meaning in the Bible
Garrison
boy
Garrison means "Fortified place; Troops stationed", a boy's name of English origin. Garrison appears in the King James Bible, and 2 Corinthians 11:32 is the passage most often tied to it. Garrison is God's peace on guard — the divine troops stationed around the heart, keeping mind and soul through Christ Jesus.
Is Garrison in the Bible?
Yes — Garrison appears in the King James Bible, including 2 Corinthians 11:32.
Pronunciation:/GAIR-ih-sun/
OriginEnglish
MeaningFortified place; Troops stationed
What does Garrison mean?
Garrison is a boy name of English origin meaning "Fortified place; Troops stationed". Garrison is the fortified place — God's stationed protection. 'The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds.' The Greek for 'keep' is garrison — God's peace as a standing army.
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What does Garrison mean in the Bible?
Garrison means "Fortified place; Troops stationed" and is a name of English origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Garrison is the fortified place — God's stationed protection. 'The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds.' The Greek for 'keep' is garrison — God's peace as a standing army.
Where does Garrison appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Garrison is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 2 Corinthians 11:32. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"The governor... kept the city... with a garrison, desirous to apprehend me."
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Which books of the Bible mention Garrison?
Garrison is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Garrison?
Garrison is God's peace on guard — the divine troops stationed around the heart, keeping mind and soul through Christ Jesus.
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Garrison?
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