2 Samuel 22:16

Verse

The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare, By the rebuke of Jehovah, At the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

Bible in Basic English

Then the deep beds of the sea were seen, and the bases of the world were uncovered, because of the Lord's wrath, because of the breath of his mouth.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the overflowings of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were laid open at the rebuke of the Lord, at the blast of the spirit of his wrath.

Free Bible Version

The Lord roared, and by the wind from the breath of his nostrils the valleys of the sea could be seen and the foundations of the earth were uncovered.

Geneva Bible 1599

The chanels also of the sea appeared, euen the foundations of the worlde were discouered by the rebuking of the Lord, and at the blast of the breath of his nostrels.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

Translation for Translators

Then the bottom of the ocean was uncovered; the foundations of the world could be seen when you rebuked your enemies with a snort from your nostrils.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then the channels of the sea were seen; the foundations of the world were laid bare at the rebuke of Yahweh, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

Noah Webster Bible

And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were laid open, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

World English Bible

Then the channels of the sea appeared. The foundations of the world were laid bare by Yahweh’s rebuke, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

Young's Literal Translation

And seen are the streams of the sea, Revealed are foundations of the world, By the rebuke of Jehovah, From the breath of the spirit of His anger.

Context

David’s Song of Deliverance

¹⁵He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. ¹⁶The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.

Summary

In this verse, we see a powerful depiction of God's might and intervention on behalf of His people. The imagery of the Lord's presence being revealed with thunder, earthquake, and consuming fire showcases His sovereignty and protection. It emphasizes that God's deliverance is not only gentle and comforting but also awe-inspiring and formidable. This verse serves as a reminder of God's ability to rescue His children from any form of danger or oppression, instilling confidence and trust in His unfailing power.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness. See Gill on Psa 18:28. . 2 Samuel 22:30 sa2 22:30 sa2 22:30 sa2 22:30For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall. See Gill on Psa 18:29.