2 Samuel 22:32
2 Samuel 22:32 in Multiple Translations
For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
For who is God, save Jehovah? And who is a rock, save our God?
For who is God but the Lord? and who is a Rock but our God?
For who is God except the Lord? Who is a Rock, except our God?
For who is God besides the Lord? and who is mightie, saue our God?
For who is God save Jehovah? And who a Rock save our God?
For who is God, besides the LORD? Who is a rock, besides our God?
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
Who is God but the Lord: and who is strong but our God?
Yahweh, you are [RHQ] the only one who is God; only you are like a huge rock [MET] under which we are protected/safe.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:32
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2 Samuel 22:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
כִּ֥י
מִי
אֵ֖ל
מִ/בַּלְעֲדֵ֣י
יְהוָ֑ה
וּ/מִ֥י
צ֖וּר
מִֽ/בַּלְעֲדֵ֥י
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מִי
mîy
H4310
who?
Part
אֵ֖ל
ʼêl
H410
god
N-ms
מִ/בַּלְעֲדֵ֣י
bilʻădêy
H1107
beside
Prep | Prep
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וּ/מִ֥י
mîy
H4310
who?
Conj | Part
צ֖וּר
tsûwr
H6697
rock
N-ms
מִֽ/בַּלְעֲדֵ֥י
bilʻădêy
H1107
beside
Prep | Prep
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:32
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.
מִי
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
אֵ֖ל
ʼêl
H410
"god"
N-ms
In the Bible, 'el means strength or power, and is often used to refer to God or false gods. It describes something or someone as mighty or powerful, like the Almighty. This concept is central to understanding the Bible's view of God.
Definition: : god 1) god, god-like one, mighty one 1a) mighty men, men of rank, mighty heroes 1b) angels 1c) god, false god, (demons, imaginations) 1d) God, the one true God, Jehovah 2) mighty things in nature 3) strength, power Also means: ": power" (el אֵל H0410L)
Usage: Occurs in 235 OT verses. KJV: God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.' See also: Genesis 14:18; Job 33:14; Psalms 5:5.
מִ/בַּלְעֲדֵ֣י
bilʻădêy
H1107
"beside"
Prep | Prep
This word means except or without, like in a phrase saying something is not included. The Bible uses it to show exclusion or exception, like in a rule or a law that does not apply to everyone.
Definition: apart from, except, without, besides
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: beside, not (in), save, without. See also: Genesis 14:24; Psalms 18:32; Isaiah 36:10.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וּ/מִ֥י
mîy
H4310
"who?"
Conj | Part
This word is used to ask questions like who, whose, or whom. It can also be used to express a wish, like would that or whoever. It appears in many forms throughout the Bible, often in phrases like O that or what.
Definition: who?, whose?, whom?, would that, whoever, whosoever
Usage: Occurs in 342 OT verses. KJV: any (man), [idiom] he, [idiom] him, [phrase] O that! what, which, who(-m, -se, -soever), [phrase] would to God. See also: Genesis 3:11; 2 Samuel 15:4; Psalms 4:7.
צ֖וּר
tsûwr
H6697
"rock"
N-ms
A rock or boulder, often used to describe God as a refuge, like in Psalm 18:2.
Definition: 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock Aramaic equivalent: tur (טוּר "mountain" H2906)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also H1049 (בֵּית צוּר). See also: Exodus 17:6; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 18:3.
מִֽ/בַּלְעֲדֵ֥י
bilʻădêy
H1107
"beside"
Prep | Prep
This word means except or without, like in a phrase saying something is not included. The Bible uses it to show exclusion or exception, like in a rule or a law that does not apply to everyone.
Definition: apart from, except, without, besides
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: beside, not (in), save, without. See also: Genesis 14:24; Psalms 18:32; Isaiah 36:10.
אֱלֹהֵֽי/נוּ
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:32
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
30For in You I can charge an army; with my God I can scale a wall.
31As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
32For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?
33God is my strong fortress, and He makes my way clear. 34He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Samuel 2:2 | There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no Rock like our God. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 32:31 | For their rock is not like our Rock, even our enemies concede. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 10:6–7 | There is none like You, O LORD. You are great, and Your name is mighty in power. Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. |
| 4 | Isaiah 44:6 | Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. |
| 5 | Isaiah 44:8 | Do not tremble or fear. Have I not told you and declared it long ago? You are My witnesses! Is there any God but Me? There is no other Rock; I know not one.” |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:39 | See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. |
| 7 | Isaiah 45:21 | Speak up and present your case— yes, let them take counsel together. Who foretold this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the LORD? There is no other God but Me, a righteous God and Savior; there is none but Me. |
| 8 | 2 Samuel 22:2–3 | He said: “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, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. |
| 9 | Isaiah 45:5–6 | I am the LORD, and there is no other; there is no God but Me. I will equip you for battle, though you have not known Me, so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other. |
| 10 | Jeremiah 10:16 | The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance— the LORD of Hosts is His name. |
2 Samuel 22:32 Summary
[This verse is saying that there is no other God like the LORD, and that He is the only true source of strength and stability. In a world that often tries to offer us many different options for where to find our security and happiness, this verse reminds us that there is only one true Rock, and that is God. As it says in Psalm 18:2, God is our rock, our refuge, and our savior, and we can trust in Him alone to be our source of strength and salvation. By putting our trust in God, we can, like David, scale the walls of challenges that come our way, and find our feet firmly planted on the heights of His love and care.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to say that there is no God besides the LORD?
This statement is a declaration of the uniqueness and exclusivity of the one true God, as emphasized in Isaiah 45:5-6, where God says, 'I am the LORD, and there is no other; apart from me there is no God.'
Who is the Rock referred to in this verse?
The Rock is a metaphor for God, symbolizing His strength, stability, and reliability, as seen in Psalm 18:2, where David says, 'The LORD is my rock, my refuge and my savior.'
What is the significance of David's question in this verse?
David's question is a rhetorical one, emphasizing the fact that there is no other God like the LORD, and that He is the only true source of strength and salvation, as expressed in Jeremiah 10:6, which says, 'There is no one like you, LORD; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.'
How can we apply this verse to our lives today?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the uniqueness and exclusivity of God, and by putting our trust in Him alone, as instructed in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says, 'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I have tried to find strength and stability in things other than God, and how can I shift my focus back to Him?
- How can I, like David, declare the uniqueness and exclusivity of God in my own life and to those around me?
- What are some areas of my life where I need to trust in God's strength and stability, and how can I apply the truth of this verse to those areas?
- In what ways can I, like the Psalmist, say that God is my rock and my refuge, and how can I express my gratitude to Him for being my source of strength and salvation?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:32
For who [is] God, save the Lord? and who [is] a rock, save our God?] [See comments on Psalms 18:31].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:32
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God? - "rock" (see the notes at 2 Samuel 22:2).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:32
32–37. The praise of Jehovah the giver of victory 32. For who is a strong God (El) save Jehovah?and who is a rock, save our God (Elôhîm)? Cp. ch. 2 Samuel 7:22; Deuteronomy 32:31; 1 Samuel 2:2. El, the name which describes God as the Mighty One, is found in Samuel only in 1 Samuel 2:3; 2 Samuel 22:31-33; 2 Samuel 22:48; 2 Samuel 23:5. For the combination of El and Elôhîm see Genesis 33:20.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:32
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Passionate for God's Holiness - Part 2 by John Piper | This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of understanding and embracing the holiness of God in our lives. It explores how the vision of God's holiness can be a rock and sour |
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The Discipline of Disappointment - 20 by Jack Hibbs | Jack Hibbs delivers a powerful sermon on 'The Discipline of Disappointment,' emphasizing that disappointment is an inevitable part of life that can be managed through faith in God. |
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The Stone of Salvation or Destruction by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar explores the multifaceted significance of the 'stone' in Matthew 21:44, emphasizing its role as a symbol of Christ. He discusses how this stone represents rejection, |
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Guidelines to Freedom Part 3 - What's in a Name by Alistair Begg | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not divorcing praise and worship from the proclamation of truth. He believes that it is the truth that gives substance to o |
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Mormonism: Filthy and Blasphemous Doctrines by Stephen Hamilton | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the uncertainty of knowing the exact timing of God's prophetic calendar and the last days. However, he suggests that the current state of the |
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The More Sure Word by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Skip leads a study on Isaiah 44 through 46. He highlights the richness and significance of these chapters and expresses his excitement to delve into them. Th |
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Jehovah's Witnesses #3 - the Ten Misapplied Texts Pt. 2 (The Watchtower and False Prophesy) by Mike Theule | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of understanding the nature of God. He shares a personal experience of witnessing to a Jehovah's Witness girl who was convinced |