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Psalms 18:34
34He teaches me how to fight in war. He makes my arms strong to shoot arrows from a metal bow.
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
32It is God who makes me strong. He shows me the safe way through my life. 33He makes my feet stand strongly on the ground. Like a deer, I can stand on high mountains and not fall. He teaches me how to fight in war. He makes my arms strong to shoot arrows from a metal bow. 35Lord, your power has helped me to be strong. You have kept me safe, like a shield. Your kind help has made me great. 36You have helped me to move safely, so that my feet do not slip.
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מְלַמֵּ֣ד יָ֭דַי לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה וְֽנִחֲתָ֥ה קֶֽשֶׁת־נְ֝חוּשָׁ֗ה זְרוֹעֹתָֽי׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 18:34
- Psalms 144:1Lord, I praise you! You are my strong Rock! You teach me how to fight well. You show me how to use my weapons.
- 2 Samuel 22:36You keep me safe in the battle, like a shield. Your kind help has made me great.
- Isaiah 28:6He will help judges to decide what is right. He will give strength to the people who keep the city safe from those who attack it.
- Isaiah 45:1The Lord says this to Cyrus, the king that he has chosen to serve him: ‘I hold your right hand. I give you power over other nations, to take away the weapons of their kings. I will open the gates of cities in front of you, and they will stay open.
- Psalms 46:9All over the world, he causes wars to finish. He destroys the soldiers' bows and spears. He burns their shields in a fire.
- Jeremiah 49:35The Lord Almighty said, ‘Listen to me! Elam's army makes them a strong nation. They have soldiers who can shoot arrows well. But I will destroy those soldiers.
- Hosea 1:5At that time, I will completely destroy the power of Israel's army in Jezreel valley.’
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
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