2 Samuel 22:40
2 Samuel 22:40 in Multiple Translations
You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
For I have been armed by you with strength for the fight: you have made low under me those who came out against me.
You made me strong for the battle; you made those who rose up against me kneel low before me.
For thou hast girded me with power to battell, and them that arose against me, hast thou subdued vnder me.
And Thou girdest me [with] strength for battle, Thou causest my withstanders to bow under me.
For you have armed me with strength for the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.
Thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast made them that resisted me to bow under me.
You have given me strength for fighting battles and caused those who were attacking me to fall down, and I trampled on them.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:40
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2 Samuel 22:40 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/תַּזְרֵ֥/נִי
חַ֖יִל
לַ/מִּלְחָמָ֑ה
תַּכְרִ֥יעַ
קָמַ֖/י
תַּחְתֵּֽ/נִי
וַ/תַּזְרֵ֥/נִי
ʼâzar
H247
to gird
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
חַ֖יִל
chayil
H2428
Helech
N-ms
לַ/מִּלְחָמָ֑ה
milchâmâh
H4421
battle
Prep | N-fs
תַּכְרִ֥יעַ
kâraʻ
H3766
to bow
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
קָמַ֖/י
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal | Suff
תַּחְתֵּֽ/נִי
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:40
וַ/תַּזְרֵ֥/נִי
ʼâzar
H247
"to gird"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-2ms | Suff
To gird means to wear a belt or surround something, like God surrounding his people with strength. It appears in various forms in the Bible.
Definition: 1) gird, encompass, equip, clothe 1a) (Qal) to gird, gird on (metaphorical of strength) 1b) (Niphal) be girded 1c)(Piel) hold close, clasp 1d) (Hiphpael) gird oneself (for war)
Usage: Occurs in 15 OT verses. KJV: bind (compass) about, gird (up, with). See also: 1 Samuel 2:4; Psalms 18:40; Psalms 18:33.
חַ֖יִל
chayil
H2428
"Helech"
N-ms
This word represents strength, might, or power, whether physical, financial, or military. In the Bible, it's used to describe the strength of God or the wealth of a nation, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:17-18.
Definition: § Helech = "your army" a place near Arvad and Gammad
Usage: Occurs in 221 OT verses. KJV: able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). See also: Genesis 34:29; 2 Chronicles 13:3; Psalms 18:33.
לַ/מִּלְחָמָ֑ה
milchâmâh
H4421
"battle"
Prep | N-fs
This word means battle or war, describing a fight or conflict. It is used in the Bible to talk about wars and battles, like the ones in the book of Joshua. The KJV translates it as battle or fight.
Definition: battle, war
Usage: Occurs in 308 OT verses. KJV: battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior). See also: Genesis 14:2; 1 Samuel 30:24; 2 Chronicles 13:14.
תַּכְרִ֥יעַ
kâraʻ
H3766
"to bow"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To bow means to bend your knee or sink down in reverence, like when you pray or worship. In Genesis 24:52 and Exodus 4:31, people bow down to show respect and humility. It is a sign of surrender and submission.
Definition: 1) to bend, kneel, bow, bow down, sink down to one's knees, kneel down to rest (of animals), kneel in reverence 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bow 1a2) to bow down, crouch 1a3) to bow down over 1a4) to tilt, lean 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to bow
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: bow (down, self), bring down (low), cast down, couch, fall, feeble, kneeling, sink, smite (stoop) down, subdue, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 49:9; Esther 3:5; Psalms 17:13.
קָמַ֖/י
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal | Suff
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
תַּחְתֵּֽ/נִי
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:40
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
38I pursued my enemies and destroyed them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.
39I devoured and crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.
40You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.
41You have made my enemies retreat before me; I destroyed those who hated me. 42They looked, but there was no one to save them— to the LORD, but He did not answer.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 44:5 | Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. |
| 2 | Isaiah 60:14 | The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. |
| 3 | Colossians 1:11 | being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully |
| 4 | Psalms 18:39 | You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. |
| 5 | 1 Samuel 23:5 | Then David and his men went to Keilah, fought against the Philistines, and carried off their livestock, striking them with a mighty blow. So David saved the people of Keilah. |
| 6 | Isaiah 45:5 | 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, |
| 7 | Revelation 5:9 | And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation. |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 17:49–51 | Then David reached into his bag, took out a stone, and slung it, striking the Philistine on the forehead. The stone sank into his forehead, and he fell facedown on the ground. Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him; and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran. |
| 9 | Psalms 144:2 | He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. |
| 10 | Psalms 18:32 | It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. |
2 Samuel 22:40 Summary
This verse means that God gives us the power and ability we need to overcome the challenges we face. Just like David, who was a king and a warrior, we all have battles to fight, but with God's strength, we can win them. As it says in Psalms 28:7, 'The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.' When we trust in God's strength, we can be confident that He will help us to overcome any obstacle, just as He did for David, and as promised in Philippians 4:13, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be 'armed with strength for battle'?
This phrase means that God equips us with the power and ability we need to overcome the challenges we face, just as He did for David in this verse, and as promised in Deuteronomy 31:6 and Philippians 4:13.
How does God subdue our foes?
God subdues our foes by giving us victory over them, as seen in this verse, and as promised in Psalms 23:4 and Romans 8:37, where He is our Shepherd and gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Can I apply this verse to my everyday life?
Yes, you can apply this verse to your everyday life, as it reminds us that God is our source of strength and power, and that He is able to help us overcome any challenge we face, just as He did for David, and as promised in Isaiah 41:10 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.
What is the relationship between God's strength and our battles?
According to this verse, God's strength is what enables us to win our battles, and this is a theme that is repeated throughout the Bible, such as in Ephesians 6:10-18, where we are told to put on the whole armor of God to be able to stand against the enemy.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's strength in your life, and what battles has He helped you to overcome?
- What are some areas of your life where you are currently facing challenges, and how can you apply the promise of this verse to those situations?
- What does it mean to trust in God's strength, and how can you cultivate that trust in your own life, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can you use the promise of this verse to encourage and support others who are facing their own battles, as seen in Galatians 6:2?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:40
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. [See comments on Psalms 18:39].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:40
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me. For thou hast girded me with strength to battle.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:40
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God Bless and Keep You in Peace by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the power of God's strength in delivering His people, drawing parallels from the Israelites' exodus from Egypt, where the blood of the lamb protected the |
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Dealing With the Enemy by Jenny Daniel | In this sermon, the speaker begins by discussing the importance of a standard or banner as a powerful symbol and rallying point. He then shares a story from history about Caesar's |
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God's Anatomy Upon Man's Heart by Thomas Watson | Thomas Watson preaches about the omniscience of God, emphasizing that all things are naked and open before His eyes. He calls for humility, repentance, and soul-affliction in the f |
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His Power at Work Through Our Lives by K.P. Yohannan | K.P. Yohannan emphasizes that God's power is at work through our lives when we fully trust and depend on Him, rather than relying on our own abilities or resources. He warns agains |
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From Babylon to Jerusalem - (Nehemiah) ch.1 & 2 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being consumed by earthly things that can make us gloomy. He uses the example of Jeremiah, who was saddened by the deso |
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Anti Semitism: A Little Considered Root by Art Katz | Art Katz discusses the roots of anti-Semitism, suggesting that it stems from a failure of the Jewish people to fulfill their divine calling to be a blessing to the nations. He emph |
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Keep Looking to Jesus by Corrie Ten Boom | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of where we direct our gaze. He references a story from the book of Burgum about a man who could only look downward with a mil |