2 Samuel 22:8
2 Samuel 22:8 in Multiple Translations
Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.
Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.
Then the earth shook and trembled, The foundations of heaven quaked And were shaken, because he was wroth.
Then the earth was moved with a violent shock; the bases of heaven were moved and shaking, because he was angry.
The earth shook to and fro; the foundations of the heavens trembled, shaking because of his anger.
Then the earth trembled and quaked: the foundations of the heauens mooued and shooke, because he was angrie.
And shake and tremble doth the earth, Foundations of the heavens are troubled, And are shaken, for He hath wrath!
Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations of heaven quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.
Then the earth shook and trembled: the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.
The earth shook and trembled, the foundations of the mountains were moved, and shaken, because he was angry with them.
“Then it was as though the earth quaked and shook; it was as though the foundations that ◄held up/supported► the sky trembled, because you were angry.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:8
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2 Samuel 22:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ו/תגעש
וַ/יִּתְגָּעַ֤שׁ
וַ/תִּרְעַשׁ֙
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
מוֹסְד֥וֹת
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
יִרְגָּ֑זוּ
וַ/יִּֽתְגָּעֲשׁ֖וּ
כִּֽי
חָ֥רָה
לֽ/וֹ
ו/תגעש
gâʻash
H1607
to shake
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
וַ/יִּתְגָּעַ֤שׁ
gâʻash
H1607
to shake
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/תִּרְעַשׁ֙
râʻash
H7493
to shake
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
מוֹסְד֥וֹת
môwçâdâh
H4146
foundation
N-cp
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
Art | N-mp
יִרְגָּ֑זוּ
râgaz
H7264
to tremble
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
וַ/יִּֽתְגָּעֲשׁ֖וּ
gâʻash
H1607
to shake
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
חָ֥רָה
chârâh
H2734
to be incensed
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:8
ו/תגעש
gâʻash
H1607
"to shake"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to shake or agitate violently, and can describe natural events like earthquakes or the turmoil of the sea. It is used to convey a sense of intense movement or instability.
Definition: 1) to shake, quake 1a) (Qal) to shake 1b) (Pual) to be shaken up, convulsed 1c) (Hithpael) to shake back and forth, toss or reel to and fro 1d) (Hithpoel) to reel to and fro
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: move, shake, toss, trouble. See also: 2 Samuel 22:8; Jeremiah 5:22; Psalms 18:8.
וַ/יִּתְגָּעַ֤שׁ
gâʻash
H1607
"to shake"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to shake or agitate violently, and can describe natural events like earthquakes or the turmoil of the sea. It is used to convey a sense of intense movement or instability.
Definition: 1) to shake, quake 1a) (Qal) to shake 1b) (Pual) to be shaken up, convulsed 1c) (Hithpael) to shake back and forth, toss or reel to and fro 1d) (Hithpoel) to reel to and fro
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: move, shake, toss, trouble. See also: 2 Samuel 22:8; Jeremiah 5:22; Psalms 18:8.
וַ/תִּרְעַשׁ֙
râʻash
H7493
"to shake"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this word means to shake or quake, often describing the earth or sky trembling with fear. It's used in the books of Psalms and Isaiah, describing God's power and majesty.
Definition: 1) to quake, shake 1a) (Qal) to quake, shake 1b) (Niphal) to be made to quake 1c)(Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to quake 1c2) to cause to spring or leap (of horse)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: make afraid, (re-) move, quake, (make to) shake, (make to) tremble. See also: Judges 5:4; Jeremiah 49:21; Psalms 18:8.
הָ/אָ֔רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
מוֹסְד֥וֹת
môwçâdâh
H4146
"foundation"
N-cp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a foundation or base, like the starting point of a building. It appears in Psalm 11:3 and is also used in Proverbs 8:29 to describe the earth's foundation. This concept is key to understanding God's creation.
Definition: foundation Another spelling of mo.sad (מוֹסָד "foundation" H4144)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: foundation. See also: Deuteronomy 32:22; Isaiah 24:18; Psalms 18:8.
הַ/שָּׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
יִרְגָּ֑זוּ
râgaz
H7264
"to tremble"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this word means to shake or tremble with strong emotions like fear, anger, or excitement. It can also mean to provoke or disturb someone, causing them to become agitated. The KJV Bible translates it in various ways, including 'tremble', 'quake', and 'rage'.
Definition: 1) tremble, quake, rage, quiver, be agitated, be excited, be perturbed 1a)(Qal) to quake, be disquieted, be excited, be perturbed 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to quake, disquiet, enrage, disturb 1c) (Hithpael) to excite oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: be afraid, stand in awe, disquiet, fall out, fret, move, provoke, quake, rage, shake, tremble, trouble, be wroth. See also: Genesis 45:24; Isaiah 5:25; Psalms 4:5.
וַ/יִּֽתְגָּעֲשׁ֖וּ
gâʻash
H1607
"to shake"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
This verb means to shake or agitate violently, and can describe natural events like earthquakes or the turmoil of the sea. It is used to convey a sense of intense movement or instability.
Definition: 1) to shake, quake 1a) (Qal) to shake 1b) (Pual) to be shaken up, convulsed 1c) (Hithpael) to shake back and forth, toss or reel to and fro 1d) (Hithpoel) to reel to and fro
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: move, shake, toss, trouble. See also: 2 Samuel 22:8; Jeremiah 5:22; Psalms 18:8.
כִּֽי
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.
חָ֥רָה
chârâh
H2734
"to be incensed"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To be incensed means to be very angry or furious, like a fire burning. It describes strong emotions like anger, zeal, or jealousy, and is used to express intense feelings in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to be hot, furious, burn, becomeangry, be kindled 1a) (Qal) to burn, kindle (anger) 1b) (Niphal) to be angry with, be incensed 1c) (Hiphil) to burn, kindle 1d) (Hithpael) to heat oneself in vexation
Usage: Occurs in 87 OT verses. KJV: be angry, burn, be displeased, [idiom] earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, [idiom] very, be wroth. See H8474 (תַּחָרָה). See also: Genesis 4:5; 1 Samuel 15:11; Psalms 18:8.
לֽ/וֹ
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Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Samuel 22:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:8
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:8
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:8
- Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:8
Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
6The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
7In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.
8Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger.
9Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. 10He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 26:11 | The foundations of heaven quake, astounded at His rebuke. |
| 2 | Psalms 97:4 | His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. |
| 3 | Judges 5:4 | O LORD, when You went out from Seir, when You marched from the land of Edom, the earth trembled, the heavens poured out rain, and the clouds poured down water. |
| 4 | Psalms 77:18 | Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. |
| 5 | Nahum 1:5 | The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence— the world and all its dwellers. |
| 6 | Matthew 28:2 | Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. |
| 7 | Psalms 18:7 | Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. |
| 8 | Acts 4:31 | After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. |
| 9 | Matthew 27:51 | At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. |
| 10 | Habakkuk 3:6–11 | He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting. I saw the tents of Cushan in distress; the curtains of Midian were trembling. Were You angry at the rivers, O LORD? Was Your wrath against the streams? Did You rage against the sea when You rode on Your horses, on Your chariots of salvation? You brandished Your bow; You called for many arrows. Selah You split the earth with rivers. The mountains saw You and quaked; torrents of water swept by. The deep roared with its voice and lifted its hands on high. Sun and moon stood still in their places at the flash of Your flying arrows, at the brightness of Your shining spear. |
2 Samuel 22:8 Summary
In 2 Samuel 22:8, we see a powerful picture of God's anger and holiness, as the earth shakes and the foundations of the heavens tremble. This is a display of God's intense dislike of sin and evil, and it reminds us of His righteousness and justice, as seen in Psalm 119:137. At the same time, we know that God is a loving and merciful God, who desires to save and redeem us from our sin, as seen in John 3:16. As we reflect on this verse, we can be reminded of the importance of reverence and worship, and of living our lives in a way that honors God's power and authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the earth shaking and the foundations of the heavens trembling in 2 Samuel 22:8?
This phrase describes the powerful and intense anger of God, which is a display of His holiness and justice, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 18:7 and Isaiah 13:13.
Is God's anger a bad thing?
No, God's anger is a righteous response to sin and evil, as seen in Romans 1:18, and it is a demonstration of His love and concern for His people, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4.
How can we relate to the idea of God burning with anger?
As sinful humans, we can understand that our sin and rebellion against God deserve His anger, but because of His love and mercy, He provides a way of salvation through Jesus Christ, as seen in John 3:36 and Romans 5:9.
What does this verse teach us about God's power and authority?
This verse reminds us of God's incredible power and authority, which is also seen in other scriptures like Job 26:11 and Psalm 104:32, and it encourages us to reverence and worship Him as the all-powerful Creator of the universe.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I have experienced God's power and authority in my life, and how have I responded to those experiences?
- How does the idea of God's anger and holiness challenge my understanding of His love and mercy, and what does this mean for my relationship with Him?
- In what ways can I demonstrate reverence and worship for God's power and authority in my daily life, and what are some practical steps I can take to deepen my understanding of His character?
- How can I balance the idea of God's anger with the concept of His love and mercy, and what does this mean for my understanding of His heart towards me and towards the world?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:8
Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth. [See comments on Psalms 18:7].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:8
Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth. Then the earth shook and trembled. The imagery of this highly poetical passage is supposed by Dr.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:8
(8) Of heaven.—Psalms 18, “of the hills.” The thought is the same, but the strong poetic figure by which the mountains are spoken of as “the pillars of heaven” (comp. Job 26:11) is softened in the psalm.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:8
8–16. The manifestation of Jehovah for the discomfiture of David’s enemies Earthquake and storm are regarded as the visible manifestations of Divine Power: and therefore God’s interposition for the deliverance of His servant from the perils that surrounded him is described as accompanied by terrible phenomena in nature. We have here an ideal description of a Theophany, based on the description of the Theophany at Sinai. See Exodus 19:16-18; and cp. Psalms 68:8; Psalms 77:16-18; Judges 5:4-5. It is not indeed impossible that David refers to some occasion when his enemies were scattered by the breaking of a terrible storm (cp. Joshua 10:11; 1 Samuel 7:10): but we have no record of such an event having actually happened in his life; and in any case the picture is designed to serve as a description of God’s intervention for his deliverance in general, and not upon any single occasion. His power was exerted as really and truly as if all these extraordinary natural phenomena had visibly attested His Advent. The earthquake (2 Samuel 22:8); the distant lightnings (2 Samuel 22:9); the gathering darkness of the storm (2 Samuel 22:10-12); the final outburst of its fury (2 Samuel 22:13-16); are pictured in regular succession. Psalms 29 may be compared as illustrating David’s sense of the grandeur and significance of natural phenomena.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:8
8. Quakes and shakes — There is a similar play upon the words in the Hebrew — gaash and raash.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:8
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Thy Way Was in the Sea by T. Austin-Sparks | The video is a sermon about the way in which the Lord delivered his people out of Egypt and through the Red Sea. The speaker reflects on how he had previously written a song about |
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Of the Conflagration of the Universe. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the universal conflagration of the universe, emphasizing the literal interpretation of biblical prophecies regarding the end times, particularly the burning o |
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The Cause and Cure of Earthquakes by John Wesley | John Wesley addresses the terrifying reality of earthquakes as divine judgments from God, emphasizing that they serve as a reminder of human sinfulness and the need for repentance. |
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Freedom Cd - Track 10 (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, John Welsh shares his personal testimony of how he was delivered from a life of homosexuality and drug addiction. He emphasizes that God's love and sacrifice on the |
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Upon This Rock by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of finding time for reflection and stillness in our busy lives. He shares his own experience of taking time to watch the suns |
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Angel Workers by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar shares a profound allegory of a gathering of angels who discuss their divine missions and the importance of their service to God and humanity. Each angel recounts thei |
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The Angels by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the intricate details of angels as depicted in the Scriptures, emphasizing their distinct order of creation, heavenly position above man, and the va |