Psalms 76:3

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

There He shattered the flaming arrows, the shield and sword and weapons of war. Selah

American Standard Version (1901)

There he brake the arrows of the bow; The shield, and the sword, and the battle. [Selah

Bible in Basic English

There were the arrows of the bow broken, there he put an end to body-cover, sword, and fight. (Selah.)

Free Bible Version

There he broke the flaming arrows, the shields, the swords, and the weapons of war. Selah.

Geneva Bible 1599

There brake he the arrowes of the bowe, the shielde and the sword and the battell. Selah.

King James (Authorized) Version

There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.

One Unity Resource Bible

There he broke the flaming arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·.

Translation for Translators

There he broke the flaming arrows that his enemies shot, and he also broke their shields and swords and other weapons that they used in battles. (Think about that!)

Unlocked Literal Bible

There he broke the arrows of the bow, the shield, the sword, and the other weapons of war. Selah

Noah Webster Bible

There he broke the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.

World English Bible

There he broke the flaming arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the weapons of war. Selah.

Young's Literal Translation

There he hath shivered arrows of a bow, Shield, and sword, and battle. Selah.

Context

God’s Name Is Great in Israel

²His tent is in Salem, His dwelling place in Zion. ³There He shattered the flaming arrows, the shield and sword and weapons of war. Selah ⁴You are resplendent with light, more majestic than mountains filled with game.

Summary

This verse from Psalms highlights the power and majesty of God, particularly in the context of warfare and victory. It emphasizes that God breaks the weapons of the enemy and shields His people from harm, showcasing His sovereignty and protection. The imagery of broken weapons signifies the defeat of evil forces and the triumph of God's righteousness. Believers can find comfort and assurance in knowing that God is their defender and will ultimately prevail over all adversaries.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

brake . . . the arrows--literally, "thunderbolts" (Psa 78:48), from their rapid flight or ignition (compare Psa 18:14; Eph 6:16). the battle--for arms (Hos 2:18).