Psalms 18:39
Psalms 18:39 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 unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against 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 come out against me.
You made me strong for battle; you made those who rose up against me kneel down before me.
For thou hast girded me with strength to battell: them, that rose against me, thou hast subdued vnder me.
And Thou girdest me [with] strength for battle, Causest my withstanders to bow under me.
For you have armed me with strength to the battle. You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.
For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
You have enabled me to be strong in order that I can fight battles and defeat my enemies.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:39
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Psalms 18:39 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶ֭מְחָצֵ/ם
וְ/לֹא
יֻ֣כְלוּ
ק֑וּם
יִ֝פְּל֗וּ
תַּ֣חַת
רַגְלָֽ/י
אֶ֭מְחָצֵ/ם
mâchats
H4272
to wound
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יֻ֣כְלוּ
yâkôl
H3201
be able
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
ק֑וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Inf-a
יִ֝פְּל֗וּ
nâphal
H5307
to fall
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
תַּ֣חַת
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep
רַגְלָֽ/י
regel
H7272
foot
N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:39
אֶ֭מְחָצֵ/ם
mâchats
H4272
"to wound"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This Hebrew word means to severely wound or shatter something, like in Psalm 38:5 where David describes his emotional pain. It implies a violent or forceful action, causing harm or destruction. In the Bible, it is often used to describe physical harm.
Definition: 1) to smite through, shatter, wound severely 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shatter 1a2) shattering (participle)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: dip, pierce (through), smite (through), strike through, wound. See also: Numbers 24:8; Job 26:12; Psalms 18:39.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יֻ֣כְלוּ
yâkôl
H3201
"be able"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to be able or have power, used in various contexts, such as overcoming or enduring, and is translated as 'be able' or 'have power' in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to prevail, overcome, endure, have power, be able 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be able, be able to gain or accomplish, be able to endure, be able to reach 1a2) to prevail, prevail over or against, overcome, be victor 1a3) to have ability, have strength Aramaic equivalent: ye.khel (יְכִל "be able" H3202)
Usage: Occurs in 182 OT verses. KJV: be able, any at all (ways), attain, can (away with, (-not)), could, endure, might, overcome, have power, prevail, still, suffer. See also: Genesis 13:6; 1 Kings 14:4; Psalms 13:5.
ק֑וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Inf-a
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.
יִ֝פְּל֗וּ
nâphal
H5307
"to fall"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to fall, and it's used in many ways, like falling down, failing, or being defeated. It appears in books like Genesis and Isaiah. God's people often fell away from Him, but He always offered a way back.
Definition: : fall/drop/fail 1) to fall, lie, be cast down, fail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fall 1a2) to fall (of violent death) 1a3) to fall prostrate, prostrate oneself before 1a4) to fall upon, attack, desert, fall away to, go away to, fall into the hand of 1a5) to fall short, fail, fall out, turn out, result 1a6) to settle, waste away, be offered, be inferior to 1a7) to lie, lie prostrate 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to fall, fell, throw down, knock out, lay prostrate 1b2) to overthrow 1b3) to make the lot fall, assign by lot, apportion by lot 1b4) to let drop, cause to fail (fig.) 1b5) to cause to fall 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to throw or prostrate oneself, throw oneself upon 1c2) to lie prostrate, prostrate oneself 1d) (Pilel) to fall
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: be accepted, cast (down, self, (lots), out), cease, die, divide (by lot), (let) fail, (cause to, let, make, ready to) fall (away, down, -en, -ing), fell(-ing), fugitive, have (inheritance), inferior, be judged (by mistake for H6419 (פָּלַל)), lay (along), (cause to) lie down, light (down), be ([idiom] hast) lost, lying, overthrow, overwhelm, perish, present(-ed, -ing), (make to) rot, slay, smite out, [idiom] surely, throw down. See also: Genesis 2:21; 1 Samuel 17:52; Esther 9:3.
תַּ֣חַת
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep
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.
רַגְלָֽ/י
regel
H7272
"foot"
N-fd | Suff
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
Study Notes — Psalms 18:39
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- Psalms 18:39 Summary
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- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:39
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:39
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:39
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:39
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:39
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:39
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:39
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:39
- Sermons on Psalms 18:39
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
37I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.
38I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet.
39You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.
40You have made my enemies retreat before me; I destroyed those who hated me. 41They cried for help, 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 | 2 Samuel 22:40–41 | You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me. You have made my enemies retreat before me; I put an end to those who hated me. |
| 2 | Psalms 18:32 | It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 15:25–28 | For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For “God has put everything under His feet.” Now when it says that everything has been put under Him, this clearly does not include the One who put everything under Him. And when all things have been subjected to Him, then the Son Himself will be made subject to Him who put all things under Him, so that God may be all in all. |
| 4 | Proverbs 8:36 | But he who fails to find me harms himself; all who hate me love death.” |
| 5 | Ezekiel 30:24–25 | I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king and place My sword in his hand, but I will break the arms of Pharaoh, who will groan before him like a mortally wounded man. I will strengthen the arms of Babylon’s king, but Pharaoh’s arms will fall limp. Then they will know that I am the LORD, when I place My sword in the hand of Babylon’s king, and he wields it against the land of Egypt. |
| 6 | Ephesians 1:22 | And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, |
| 7 | Lamentations 5:5 | We are closely pursued; we are weary and find no rest. |
| 8 | John 15:23 | Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well. |
| 9 | Psalms 34:21 | Evil will slay the wicked, and the haters of the righteous will be condemned. |
| 10 | 1 Chronicles 22:18 | “Is not the LORD your God with you, and has He not granted you rest on every side? For He has given the inhabitants of the land into my hand, and the land has been subdued before the LORD and His people. |
Psalms 18:39 Summary
Psalms 18:39 tells us that God arms us with strength for battle and helps us overcome our enemies. This means that when we face challenges or struggles in our lives, we can trust in God's power and provision to help us overcome them, just like the Psalmist did. As it says in Philippians 4:13, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. By trusting in God's power and provision, we can experience victory over our enemies and give Him the glory for the victories He gives us in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of strength is the Psalmist talking about in Psalms 18:39?
The strength the Psalmist is referring to is not just physical, but also spiritual, as seen in Ephesians 6:10, where we are told to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
How can I, as a believer, experience the same kind of victory over my enemies as the Psalmist?
We can experience victory over our enemies, which can include sin, fear, and doubt, by trusting in God's power and provision, as seen in Psalms 18:39, and by putting on the full armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6:11-18.
What does it mean for God to subdue our foes beneath us?
When God subdues our foes beneath us, it means He gives us the power to overcome them, as seen in Psalms 18:39, and to trust in His sovereignty, as seen in Romans 8:28, where we are told that all things work together for our good.
How can I apply the truth of Psalms 18:39 to my everyday life?
We can apply the truth of Psalms 18:39 to our everyday life by trusting in God's power and provision, and by remembering that He is our Rock and our Savior, as seen in Psalms 18:2, and that He will help us overcome any challenge we face, as seen in Philippians 4:13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God's strength and power to overcome my enemies, and how can I trust in Him to provide it?
- How can I, like the Psalmist, pursue my enemies, which can include sin and fear, and trust in God to give me the power to overcome them?
- What does it mean for me to trust in God's sovereignty, even when I don't understand what's happening in my life, and how can I apply the truth of Psalms 18:39 to my everyday life?
- How can I, like the Psalmist, give God the glory for the victories He gives me in my life, and how can I use those victories to encourage and help others?
- What are some ways I can put on the full armor of God, as described in Ephesians 6:11-18, and trust in His power and provision to overcome my enemies?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:39
For thou hast girded me with strength unto battle,.... See Psalms 18:32; that natural strength, courage and valour, which David had, were from the Lord; and so is the Spirit of power, love, and of a
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:39
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 18:39
He repeats what he had said , lest he should seem to arrogate to himself his great achievements and victories mentioned ,38, and that he might give God the whole praise and glory of them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:39
Psalms 18:39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.Ver. 39. Thou hast girded me with strength, &c.] See Psalms 18:32. It is God that weakeneth or strengtheneth either part, Ezekiel 30:24, and rendereth their weapons vain or prosperous, Isaiah 54:17 Jeremiah 50:9. Thou hast subdued under me, &c.] David ascribeth all to God, and useth wonderful variety of expressions in setting forth his benefts.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:39
(37-40) Another retrospective glance of the poet over his past wars. Notice slight variations in Samuel.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:39
39–42. Thus God gave him victory over all his enemies.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:39
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle - See the note at Psalms 18:32. Compare Job 12:18; Proverbs 31:17. Thou hast subdued under me - Margin, as in Hebrew, caused to bow.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:39
39. Girded me with strength—Putting on the military girdle completed the military dress.
Sermons on Psalms 18:39
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How Clean Are Your Hands? by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the importance of maintaining clean hands and righteousness before God, highlighting how God rewards those who walk in integrity and keep His ways. Throug |
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The Christian in Complete Armour - Part 8 by William Gurnall | William Gurnall preaches about the strengthening power of sincerity in a Christian's spirit, emphasizing how sincerity acts as a girdle that fortifies the believer in their spiritu |
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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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A Final Warning to the Indulgent Church by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of not just agreeing with the truth of God, but embracing it fully, pouring out our lives for His glory and the benefit of others. Drawing fro |
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God Is My Strength and Power - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel emphasizes the importance of fearing and serving the Lord with all our heart and soul, highlighting the requirements God has for us. It delves into the |
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The Necessity of Weakness by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the necessity of weakness in the Christian walk, drawing from the life of the apostle Paul and the story of David and Goliath. It highlights how God's streng |
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His Bow Abode in Strength by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the true strength given by God to His faithful, like Joseph, is not mere bravado but a genuine, divine empowerment. This strength enables believers to |