Psalms 18:34

Psalms 18:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
• New International Version (NIV)He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
• English Standard Version (ESV)He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
• New King James Version (NKJV)He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Context of Psalms 18:34

32The God who girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect, 33Who maketh my feet like hinds' [feet], and setteth me upon my high places; Who teacheth my hands to war, and mine arms bend a bow of brass; 35And thou didst give me the shield of thy salvation, and thy right hand held me up; and thy condescending gentleness hath made me great. 36Thou didst enlarge my steps under me, and mine ankles have not wavered.

Psalms 18:34 word by word

מְלַמֵּ֣ד יָ֭דַי לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה וְֽנִחֲתָ֥ה קֶֽשֶׁת־נְ֝חוּשָׁ֗ה זְרוֹעֹתָֽי׃Read the interlinear

Cross-references for Psalms 18:34

• Psalms 144:1Blessed be Jehovah my rock, who teacheth my hands to war, my fingers to fight;
• 2 Samuel 22:36And thou didst give me the shield of thy salvation, And thy condescending gentleness hath made me great.
• Isaiah 28:6and for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
• Isaiah 45:1Thus saith Jehovah to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him — and I will loose the loins of kings; to open before him the two-leaved doors, and the gates shall not be shut:
• Psalms 46:9He hath made wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariots in the fire.
• Jeremiah 49:35Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
• Hosea 1:5And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jizreel.

Commentaries on Psalms 18:34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34He teacheth my hands to war - The success which I have had in my military exercises I owe to the Divine help. How few of the conquerors of mankind can say so! And how few among those who call themselves Christian warriors dare to say so! War is as contrary to the spirit of Christianity as murder. Nothing can justify Christian nations in shedding each other's blood! All men should live in peace; all men might live in peace; and the nation that is first to…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34He teacheth my hands to war - Compare Psalm 144:1. The skill which David had in the use of the bow, the sword, or the spear - all of which depends on the hands - he ascribes entirely to God. So that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms - This is mentioned as an instance of extraordinary strength, as if he were able to break a bow made of metal. The original word rendered steel means properly brass. Wood was doubtless first used in constructing the bow…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 29-50Verses 29-50 When we praise for one mercy, we must observe the many more, with which we have been compassed all our days. Many things had contributed to David's advancement, and he owns the hand of God in them all, to teach us to do likewise. In verse #(32), and the following verses, are the gifts of God to the spiritual warrior, whereby he is prepared for the contest, after the example of his victorious Leader. Learn that we must seek release being made…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 32-34The psalmist’s victories come from the Lord. He completely depends on God.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33-3633-36. God's help farther described. He gives swiftness to pursue or elude his enemies (Ha 3:19), strength, protection, and a firm footing.Read the comment

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Commentaries on Psalms 18

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings