2 Samuel 22:18
2 Samuel 22:18 in Multiple Translations
He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
He made me free from my strong hater, from those who were against me, because they were stronger than I.
He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and who were much stronger than me.
He deliuered me from my strong enemie, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
He delivereth me from my strong enemy, From those hating me, For they were stronger than I.
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.
He delivered me from my strong enemy, from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
He delivered me from my most mighty enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
You rescued me from my strong enemies, from those who hated me; I could not defeat them because they were very strong.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:18
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2 Samuel 22:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יַצִּילֵ֕/נִי
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֖/י
עָ֑ז
מִ/שֹּׂ֣נְאַ֔/י
כִּ֥י
אָמְצ֖וּ
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
יַצִּילֵ֕/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֖/י
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
עָ֑ז
ʻaz
H5794
strong
Adj
מִ/שֹּׂ֣נְאַ֔/י
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אָמְצ֖וּ
ʼâmats
H553
to strengthen
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:18
יַצִּילֵ֕/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֖/י
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
עָ֑ז
ʻaz
H5794
"strong"
Adj
Means strong or fierce, used to describe powerful forces or intense emotions in the Bible, like greedy desires or mighty powers.
Definition: strong, mighty, fierce
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: fierce, [phrase] greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong. See also: Genesis 49:3; Proverbs 18:23; Psalms 18:18.
מִ/שֹּׂ֣נְאַ֔/י
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אָמְצ֖וּ
ʼâmats
H553
"to strengthen"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to be strong or courageous, like in Deuteronomy 31:6, where Moses tells the Israelites to be brave. It can also mean to strengthen or secure something. English Bibles often translate it as 'be courageous' or 'strengthen'.
Definition: 1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed). See also: Genesis 25:23; 2 Chronicles 13:18; Psalms 18:18.
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:18
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
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.
17He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
18He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.
19They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. 20He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 3:7 | Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
| 2 | 2 Timothy 4:17 | But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. |
| 3 | Psalms 56:9 | Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side. |
| 4 | 2 Corinthians 1:10 | He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us, |
| 5 | 2 Samuel 22:1 | And David sang this song to the LORD on the day the LORD had delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. |
2 Samuel 22:18 Summary
This verse, 2 Samuel 22:18, reminds us that God is our rescuer and Savior, and that He is able to deliver us from any enemy or challenge that is too strong for us to handle on our own. Just like David, we can trust in God's power and sovereignty to save us, as seen in Psalm 34:17-18, where it says that God is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. When we feel like we're drowning in our problems, we can remember that God is our rock and our salvation, as stated in Psalm 62:2, and that He is always with us to help us in times of trouble, as promised in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of enemies is the Psalmist referring to in 2 Samuel 22:18?
The enemies referred to in this verse are not just physical foes, but also spiritual ones, as seen in Ephesians 6:12, where we are told that our struggle is against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
How does God rescue us from our enemies?
According to Psalm 34:17-18, God rescues us by being near to the brokenhearted and saving the crushed in spirit, and in 2 Samuel 22:18, we see that He reaches down from on high to take hold of us and draw us out of deep waters, as mentioned in the preceding verse, 2 Samuel 22:17.
What is the significance of the phrase 'foes too mighty for me' in this verse?
This phrase acknowledges our human limitations and the fact that some enemies are too strong for us to defeat on our own, but as seen in 1 Samuel 2:9, God is our rock and our salvation, and He is the one who ultimately gives us victory over our enemies.
How can we apply the truth of 2 Samuel 22:18 to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by trusting in God's power and sovereignty, just like David did, and remembering that God is our rock and our salvation, as stated in Psalm 62:2, and that He is always with us to help us in times of trouble, as promised in Hebrews 13:5-6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'deep waters' in your life that you feel like you're drowning in, and how can you trust God to reach down and rescue you?
- How have you experienced God's rescue in your life, and how can you share that testimony with others to encourage them?
- What are some 'foes too mighty' for you to defeat on your own, and how can you trust God to give you victory over them?
- How can you cultivate a deeper trust in God's power and sovereignty, especially in the face of overwhelming enemies or challenges?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:18
He delivered me from my strong enemy, [and] from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me. [See comments on Psalms 18:17].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:18
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me. He delivered me from my strong enemy.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:18
18. Strong enemy… haters — Not only Saul, but all those bitter enemies that first and last hated the soul of David, (2 Samuel 5:8, note,) not at all excepting Goliath.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:18
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Peace in the Midst of the Storm by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Psalm 3, where David laments the increase of his enemies, including his own son Absalom. David is troubled by the lack of loyalty from those |
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Psalm 5 by Carl Armerding | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and devotion to God. He shares personal experiences and insights from his 60 years of knowing the Lord. The speaker |
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My Hope When Love Has Gone Dry by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of unity and love within the church community. He quotes Ecclesiastes 4:12, which states that two people standing together ar |
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When Someone Lets You Down by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his own experience of being deserted by his friends during a trial. He acknowledges that people can forsake you in difficult times, even tho |
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The Importance of Right Spirit by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the different types of people who may feel discouraged in life. He mentions those who are captive to their work, family responsibilities, or |
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Paul Before Agrippa - Part 3 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing on a firm foundation in Christ, contrasting the uncertainty of walking on thin ice with the assurance and support found in Jesus. |
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Have You Learned the Secret? by James Jennings by James Malachi Jennings | This sermon focuses on Paul's contentment in Christ, highlighting the secret he learned that allowed him to be content in all circumstances. Paul's reliance on Christ's strength, h |