2 Samuel 22:34–38
He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: and setteth me upon my high places.
Hee †maketh my feet like hindes feet: and setteth mee vpon my high places.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. equalleth.
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
He teacheth my hands †to warre: so that a bow of steele is broken by mine armes.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. for the warre.
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
Thou hast also giuen mee the shield of thy saluation: and thy gentlenesse †hath made me great.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. multiplied me.
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
Thou hast enlarged my steps vnder me: so that my †feet did not slip.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. ancles.
I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
I haue pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them: and turned not againe vntill I had consumed them.
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From verse 34
- Deuteronomy 32:13Rank 1 from verse 34
13He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eat the increase of the fields; and he made him to suck honey out of the rock, and oil out of the flinty rock;
13He made him ride on the high places of the earth, that he might eate the increase of the fields, and he made him to sucke hony out of the rocke, and oyle out of the flintie rocke,
- Isaiah 58:14Rank 2 from verse 34
14Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
14*Then shalt thou delight thy selfe in the LORD, and I will cause thee to ride vpon the high places of the earth, and feede thee with the heritage of Iacob thy father; for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
- Habakkuk 3:19Rank 3 from verse 34
19The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
19*†The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hindes feet, and he will make me to walke vpon mine high places. To the chiefe singer on my stringed instruments.
- 2 Samuel 2:18Rank 4 from verse 34
- Isaiah 33:16Rank 5 from verse 34
- Deuteronomy 33:25Rank 6 from verse 34
From verse 35
- Psalms 144:1Rank 1 from verse 35
- Psalms 18:33–34Rank 2 from verse 35
33He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
34He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
33Hee maketh my feete like hindes feete, and setteth me vpon my high places.
34He teacheth my hands to warre, so that a bow of steele is broken by mine armes.
- Ezekiel 39:3Rank 3 from verse 35
- Ezekiel 39:9–10Rank 4 from verse 35
9And they that dwell in the cities of Israel shall go forth, and shall set on fire and burn the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the bows and the arrows, and the handstaves, and the spears, and they shall burn them with fire seven years:
10So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut down any out of the forests; for they shall burn the weapons with fire: and they shall spoil those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith the Lord God.
9‖‖And they that dwell in the cities of Israel, shall goe forth, and shall set on fire, and burne the weapons, both the shields and the bucklers, the bowes and the arrowes, and the handstaues and the speares, and they shall burne them with fire seuen yeeres.
10So that they shall take no wood out of the field, neither cut downe any out of the forrests: for they shall burne the weapons with fire, and they shall spoile those that spoiled them, and rob those that robbed them, saith the LORD God.
- Psalms 46:9Rank 5 from verse 35
From verse 36
- Ephesians 6:16Rank 1 from verse 36
- Psalms 115:14Rank 2 from verse 36
- Psalms 84:11Rank 3 from verse 36
- Psalms 18:35Rank 4 from verse 36
- Genesis 12:2Rank 5 from verse 36
- Genesis 15:1Rank 6 from verse 36
- Genesis 22:17Rank 7 from verse 36
17That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
17That in blessing I will blesse thee, and in multiplying, I will multiply thy seed as the starres of the heauen, and as the sand which is vpon the sea †shore, and thy seed shall possesse the gate of his enemies.
From verse 37
- Proverbs 4:12Rank 1 from verse 37
- Psalms 17:5Rank 2 from verse 37
- 1 Samuel 2:9Rank 3 from verse 37
- Psalms 121:3Rank 4 from verse 37
- Psalms 18:36Rank 5 from verse 37
- Psalms 4:1Rank 6 from verse 37
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From verse 38
- Psalms 21:8–9Rank 1 from verse 38
8Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.
9Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the Lord shall swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them.
8Thine hand shall finde out all thine enemies, thy right hand shal finde out those that hate thee.
9Thou shalt make them as a fiery ouen in the time of thine anger: the LORD shall swallow them vp in his wrath, and the fire shall deuoure them.
- 2 Samuel 10:14Rank 2 from verse 38
14And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, then fled they also before Abishai, and entered into the city. So Joab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Jerusalem.
14And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fledde, then fled they also before Abishai, and entred into the citie: so Ioab returned from the children of Ammon, and came to Ierusalem.
- 2 Samuel 5:18–25Rank 3 from verse 38
18The Philistines also came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
19And David inquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up to the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the Lord said unto David, Go up: for I will doubtless deliver the Philistines into thine hand.
20And David came to Baal-perazim, and David smote them there, and said, The Lord hath broken forth upon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place Baal-perazim.
21And there they left their images, and David and his men burned them.
22¶ And the Philistines came up yet again, and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim.
23And when David inquired of the Lord, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees.
24And let it be, when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, that then thou shalt bestir thyself: for then shall the Lord go out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.
25And David did so, as the Lord had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.
18The Philistines also came, and spred themselues in the valley of Rephaim.
19And Dauid enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I goe vp to the Philistines? wilt thou deliuer them into mine hand? And the LORD said vnto Dauid, Goe vp: for I will doubtlesse deliuer the Philistines into thine hand.
20And *Dauid came to †Baal-Perazim, and Dauid smote them there, and said, The LORD hath broken foorth vpon mine enemies before me, as the breach of waters. Therefore he called the name of that place, Baal-Perazim.
21And there they left their images, and Dauid and his men *‖burnt them.
22¶ And the Philistines came vp yet againe, and spread themselues in the valley of Rephaim.
23And when Dauid enquired of the LORD, he said, Thou shalt not goe vp: but fetch a compasse behinde them, and come vpon them ouer against the Mulbery trees.
24And let it be when thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulbery trees, that then thou shalt bestirre thy selfe: for then shal the LORD goe out before thee, to smite the host of the Philistines.
25And Dauid did so, as the LORD had commaunded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba, vntil thou come to Gazer.
- 2 Samuel 8:1–2Rank 4 from verse 38
1AND after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
2And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them down to the ground; even with two lines measured he to put to death, and with one full line to keep alive. And so the Moabites became David’s servants, and brought gifts.
1¶ And *after this it came to passe, that Dauid smote the Philistines, and subdued them: and Dauid tooke ‖Metheg-Ammah out of the hand of the Philistines.
2And he smote Moab, and measured them with a line, casting them downe to the ground: euen with two lines measured he, to put to death, and with one full line to keepe aliue: and so the Moabites became Dauids seruants, and brought gifts.
- 2 Samuel 8:13–14Rank 5 from verse 38
13And David gat him a name when he returned from smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteen thousand men.
14¶ And he put garrisons in Edom; throughout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became David’s servants. And the Lord preserved David whithersoever he went.
13And Dauid gate him a name when he returned from †smiting of the Syrians in the valley of salt, being eighteene thousand men.
14¶ And he put garrisons in Edom; thorowout all Edom put he garrisons, and all they of Edom became Dauids seruants: and the LORD preserued Dauid whithersoeuer he went.
- Romans 8:37Rank 6 from verse 38
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2 Samuel 22:34
Third-person singular present form of make (to form, create, produce, cause, appoint, perform, or render into a stated condition).
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Sense 1: Similar or of the same kind; in the same manner; likely. Sense 2: A like person or thing; an equal or counterpart. Sense 3: To please, choose, or regard with favour.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Female deer.
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Third-person singular present form of set. Sense 1: To place, fix, appoint, establish, or prescribe. Sense 2: Fixed or determined.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Physical locations or rooms. 2. Positions or offices. 3. Occasions, circumstances, or passages.
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2 Samuel 22:35
Instructs or makes known by teaching.
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Sense 1: The end parts of the arms used for holding and working. Sense 2: Figures of power, possession, agency, or aid.
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Sense 1: Armed conflict. Sense 2: As a verb, to fight or contend.
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Sense 1: A weapon for shooting arrows. Sense 2: The bow set in the cloud as a covenant token. Sense 3: To bend or incline the head, knees, face, or body downward in reverence, respect, submission, or worship.
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A hard metal used for weapons and strong bows.
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2 Samuel 22:36
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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COMBINED MEANING
gentleness
Softness of manners; mildness of temper; sweetness of disposition; meekness.
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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.
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2 Samuel 22:37
The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.
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Sense 1: Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of enlarge, meaning to make greater or wider. Sense 2: To set at liberty or give room.
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Movements or paces of the feet; footsteps, courses, degrees, or stages in going.
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Sense 1: To slide or lose firm footing. Sense 2: To escape or be lost from one's hold or attention.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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2 Samuel 22:38
Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of pursue. Sense 1: To follow or chase in order to overtake. Sense 2: To seek after and continue earnestly toward an aim.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of destroy. Sense 1: Ruined, demolished, consumed, or laid waste. Sense 2: Killed or cut off. Sense 3: Caused a thing's structure, use, activity, or present condition to cease.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of turn, meaning to change direction, position, condition, purpose, or allegiance; to cause such a change.
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Another time; once more; back to a former place or condition; or in return.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of consume. Sense 1: To destroy, use up, or bring to an end. Sense 2: To waste away or be exhausted.
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33God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect.
33God is my strength and power: and he †maketh my way perfect.
34He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet: and setteth me upon my high places.
34Hee †maketh my feet like hindes feet: and setteth mee vpon my high places.
Selected passage35He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
35He teacheth my hands †to warre: so that a bow of steele is broken by mine armes.
Selected passage36Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.
36Thou hast also giuen mee the shield of thy saluation: and thy gentlenesse †hath made me great.
Selected passage37Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip.
37Thou hast enlarged my steps vnder me: so that my †feet did not slip.
Selected passage38I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
38I haue pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them: and turned not againe vntill I had consumed them.
Selected passage39And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.
39And I haue consumed them and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen vnder my feet.