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2 Samuel 22:50–51

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Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.
He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.
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From verse 50

  1. Romans 15:9Rank 1 from verse 50
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    9And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

  2. Isaiah 12:1–6Rank 2 from verse 50
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    1AND in that day thou shalt say, O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me.

    2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.

    3Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

    4And in that day shall ye say, Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.

    5Sing unto the Lord; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.

    6Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

  3. Psalms 145:1–2Rank 3 from verse 50
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    1I WILL extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

    2Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

  4. Psalms 146:1–2Rank 4 from verse 50
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    1PRAISE ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul.

    2While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being.

  5. Psalms 18:49Rank 5 from verse 50
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    49Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

From verse 51

  1. 2 Samuel 7:12–13Rank 1 from verse 51
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    12¶ And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.

    13He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

  2. Psalms 144:10Rank 2 from verse 51
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    10It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.

  3. Psalms 18:50Rank 3 from verse 51
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    50Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, to David, and to his seed for evermore.

  4. Psalms 89:20Rank 4 from verse 51
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    20I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

  5. Psalms 89:29Rank 5 from verse 51
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    29His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.

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2 Samuel 22:50

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heathen

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A Gentile or nation outside Israel; one associated with the worship of other gods.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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sing

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To produce musical sounds with the voice; to celebrate, praise, or tell in song.

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praises

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Sense 1: Expressions of approval, honour, or commendation. Sense 2: Commends, extols, or glorifies.

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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2 Samuel 22:51

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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king

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A sovereign ruler; one exercising royal authority over a kingdom.

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mercy

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Compassion or pity shown to the distressed or guilty; kindness that withholds deserved harm.

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anointed

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of anoint, meaning to apply oil, ointment, or salve to a person or thing; by anointing, to consecrate, set apart, or appoint to an office or holy use.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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seed

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Sense 1: The reproductive substance of a plant or creature, especially what is sown to produce after its kind. Sense 2: Offspring, descendants, or lineage. Sense 3: A beginning, source, or thing sown that produces a result.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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evermore

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For all time to come; always, perpetually, or for ever from the stated point onward.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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49And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

50Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.

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51He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

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