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Psalms 18:36

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Psalms 18:36 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.

King James Version KJV

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

American Standard Version ASV

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.

Bible in Basic English BBE

You have made my steps wide under me, so that my feet are kept from slipping.

Free Bible Version FBV

You gave me space in which to walk, and prevented my feet from slipping.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thou hast enlarged my steps vnder mee, and mine heeles haue not slid.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

Thou enlargest my step under me, And mine ankles have not slidden.

World English Bible WEB

You have enlarged my steps under me, My feet have not slipped.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.

Translation for Translators T4T

You have cleared the road for me, with the result that now I do not slip/stumble.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:36

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Psalms 18:36 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/תִּתֶּן לִ/י֮ מָגֵ֪ן יִ֫שְׁעֶ֥/ךָ וִֽ/ימִינְ/ךָ֥ תִסְעָדֵ֑/נִי וְֽ/עַנְוַתְ/ךָ֥ תַרְבֵּֽ/נִי
וַ/תִּתֶּן nâthan H5414 to give Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms
לִ/י֮ Prep | Suff
מָגֵ֪ן mâgên H4043 shield N-cs
יִ֫שְׁעֶ֥/ךָ yeshaʻ H3468 salvation N-ms | Suff
וִֽ/ימִינְ/ךָ֥ yâmîyn H3225 Ben]jamin Conj | N-fs | Suff
תִסְעָדֵ֑/נִי çâʻad H5582 to support V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
וְֽ/עַנְוַתְ/ךָ֥ ʻanvâh H6037 gentleness Conj | N-fs | Suff
תַרְבֵּֽ/נִי râbâh H7235 to multiply V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:36

וַ/תִּתֶּן nâthan H5414 "to give" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-2ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
לִ/י֮ "" Prep | Suff
מָגֵ֪ן mâgên H4043 "shield" N-cs
A shield in biblical times, this word also symbolizes protection, like God being a shield to those who trust in Him, as seen in Psalm 3:3. It can also refer to a ruler or leader who defends their people.
Definition: shield, buckler
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield. See also: Genesis 15:1; Psalms 33:20; Psalms 3:4.
יִ֫שְׁעֶ֥/ךָ yeshaʻ H3468 "salvation" N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
וִֽ/ימִינְ/ךָ֥ yâmîyn H3225 "Ben]jamin" Conj | N-fs | Suff
Benjamin was a son of Israel and Rachel, and the brother of Joseph, mentioned in Genesis 35:18. The name also refers to the right hand or south direction.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.35.18; son of: Israel (H3478) and Rachel (H7354); brother of: Joseph (H3130); half-brother of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074) and Dinah (H1783); father of: Bela (H1106A), Becher (H1071), Ashbel (H0788), Gera (H1617), Naaman (H5283), Ehi (H0278), Rosh (H7220), Muppim (H4649), Huppim (H2650H), Ard (H0714), Ahiram (H0297) and Jediael (H3043); also called Jamin at 1Sa.9.1,4; 22.7; 1x Another name of bin.ya.min (בִּנְיָמִין "Benjamin" H1144G)
Usage: Occurs in 134 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] left-handed, right (hand, side), south. See also: Genesis 13:9; Psalms 18:36; Psalms 16:8.
תִסְעָדֵ֑/נִי çâʻad H5582 "to support" V-Qal-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to support or comfort someone, like God comforting his people in the Bible. It appears in various forms, such as to sustain or strengthen. In the KJV, it is translated as comfort or establish.
Definition: 1) to support, sustain, stay, establish, strengthen, comfort 1a) (Qal) to support, sustain 1a1) to sustain, stay (of heart) 1a2) to support, uphold (of throne) Aramaic equivalent: se.ad (סְעַד "to support" H5583)
Usage: Occurs in 12 OT verses. KJV: comfort, establish, hold up, refresh self, strengthen, be upholden. See also: Genesis 18:5; Psalms 41:4; Psalms 18:36.
וְֽ/עַנְוַתְ/ךָ֥ ʻanvâh H6037 "gentleness" Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word means gentleness or meekness, describing a humble attitude, as seen in the KJV translations of gentleness and meekness.
Definition: 1) humility, meekness 1a) humility, meekness 1b) condescension
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: gentleness, meekness. See also: Psalms 18:36; Psalms 45:5.
תַרְבֵּֽ/נִי râbâh H7235 "to multiply" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3fs | Suff
This word means to increase or grow, like a plant shooting up. It is used in the Bible to describe something getting bigger or more abundant. The KJV translates it as abundance or bring up.
Definition: 1) be or become great, be or become many, be or become much, be or become numerous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become many, become numerous, multiply (of people, animals, things) 1a2) to be or grow great 1b) (Piel) to make large, enlarge, increase, become many 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make much, make many, have many 1c1a) to multiply, increase 1c1b) to make much to do, do much in respect of, transgress greatly 1c1c) to increase greatly or exceedingly 1c2) to make great, enlarge, do much Aramaic equivalent: re.vah (רְבָה "to grow great" H7236)
Usage: Occurs in 215 OT verses. KJV: (bring in) abundance ([idiom] -antly), [phrase] archer (by mistake for H7232 (רָבַב)), be in authority, bring up, [idiom] continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, [idiom] -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), [idiom] process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 33:6; Psalms 16:4.

Study Notes — Psalms 18:36

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Cross References

ReferenceText (BSB)
1 Proverbs 4:12 When you walk, your steps will not be impeded; when you run, you will not stumble.
2 2 Samuel 22:37 You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.
3 Job 36:16 Indeed, He drew you from the jaws of distress to a spacious and broad place, to a table full of richness.
4 Psalms 4:1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer.
5 Luke 12:50 But I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it is accomplished!
6 Job 18:7 His vigorous stride is shortened, and his own schemes trip him up.
7 Luke 24:46–48 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.

Psalms 18:36 Summary

This verse means that God helps us by making our path clear and stable, so we don't stumble or fall. It's like He's paving the way for us to walk confidently, even when things seem uncertain. As it says in Psalms 16:8, we can trust God to be at our right hand, guiding and upholding us, and in Psalms 138:8, that He will fulfill His purpose for us, giving us the strength we need to stand firm.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for God to broaden the path beneath me?

This phrase suggests that God is making a way for us to walk in stability and confidence, even in uncertain or challenging circumstances, as seen in Psalms 37:23-24 where it says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.

How does this relate to the idea of not giving way?

The idea of not giving way refers to the ability to stand firm and not stumble or fall, which is a theme also found in Psalms 55:22 where it says to cast our cares on God and He will sustain us.

Is this verse only for those in battle or difficult situations?

While the surrounding context does describe a scene of battle, the principle of God broadening our path and giving us stability can be applied to any situation where we need guidance and strength, just as in Proverbs 3:5-6 where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart and He will direct our paths.

How can I experience this kind of stability in my own life?

To experience God broadening the path beneath you, it's essential to trust in Him and His goodness, as encouraged in Psalms 23:4, and to seek His guidance through prayer and His Word, as seen in Psalms 119:105 where the Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.

Reflection Questions

  1. In what areas of my life do I feel like the path is narrow and I'm in danger of giving way, and how can I trust God to broaden that path for me?
  2. How has God provided stability and strength for me in the past, and how can I reflect on those experiences to build my faith now?
  3. What are some practical ways I can apply the promise of this verse to my daily life, especially in times of uncertainty or fear?
  4. In what ways can I, like the psalmist, pursue the Lord and His righteousness, knowing that He will uphold me and give me the strength I need?

Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:36

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me,.... Which is opposed to those straitened circumstances in which the psalmist was, Psalms 18:4; and is expressive of deliverance from his enemies, by whom he was

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:36

For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Here follows the fourth section of the psalm.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:36

Thou hast enlarged my steps; which before were straitened and confined to a little compass, and entangled with the narrowness and difficulty of the way. Thou hast set my feet in a large room, 118:5, i.e. thou hast brought me out of all my straits and difficulties into a state of freedom and safety. Slip, or stumble, as they are apt to do in narrow and uneven ways.

Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:36

Psalms 18:36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip.Ver. 36. Thou hast enlarged my steps under me] Or, Thou hast widened my passage, and made room for me; when the wicked man’ s strong passages are straitened, Job 18:7, his pace impeded. And my feet did not slip] Heb. mine ankles, or my heels; Sept. my footsteps.

Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:36

(36) Thou hast enlarged my steps.—Comp. Psalms 31:8, which explains the phrase; also Psalms 18:19 above.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:36

Verse 36. Enlarged my steps] See on Psalms 18:19. From the hand of God he had continual prosperity; and while he walked with God no enemy was able to prevail against him. He details his successes in the following verses.

Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:36

36. enlarged my steps &c.] Given me free space for unobstructed movement (cp. Psalms 18:19; Proverbs 4:12), and the power to advance with firm, unwavering steps.

Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:36

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me - The idea here is, “Thou hast made room for my feet, so that I have been enabled to walk without hindrance or obstruction.

Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:36

36. Thou hast enlarged my steps—See on Psalms 18:19. Hengstenberg: “Thou makest large my steps. One takes small steps when many stumbling blocks or hindrances are in the way.”

Sermons on Psalms 18:36

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Warren Wiersbe Come Out of Confinement by Warren Wiersbe Warren Wiersbe emphasizes how God's delight in us leads to our deliverance and growth. Using David's experiences, he illustrates how God brings us out of confinement into a broad p
J.C. Philpot Divine Enlargement and Spiritual Obedience by J.C. Philpot Joseph Philpot preaches on the connection between God's precepts and promises, emphasizing the need for divine assistance to fulfill God's commands. He explains the significance of
Zac Poonen (Basics) 22. One Reason for Failure by Zac Poonen In this sermon, the speaker uses an illustration of a child falling into a pit to explain the concept of forgiveness and salvation. He emphasizes that forgiveness and salvation are
Denis Lyle The Discipline of Detour by Denis Lyle Denis Lyle preaches about the destructive emotion of frustration, likening it to a conflict that causes anger and disappointment. He delves into the concept of spiritual detours, c
Charles E. Cowman Step Out Boldly by Charles E. Cowman Charles E. Cowman preaches about the concept of faith as a bridge that is built by God under the feet of those who trust in Him. He emphasizes the importance of moving forward in f
Zac Poonen The Pathway of Increasing Light by Zac Poonen Zac Poonen emphasizes the importance of walking in increasing light on the path of God's will, which is illuminated by His Word. He warns against elevating human traditions to the
John Bunyan Affliction With Patience by John Bunyan John Bunyan emphasizes that true strength and holiness in Christians often emerge during times of affliction, as seen in the lives of Noah, Lot, and David. He reflects on how adver
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