Psalms 18:40

Psalms 18:40 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
• New International Version (NIV)You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes.
• English Standard Version (ESV)You made my enemies turn their backs to me, and those who hated me I destroyed.
• New King James Version (NKJV)You have also given me the necks of my enemies, So that I destroyed those who hated me.

Context of Psalms 18:40

38I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet. 39For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me. 41They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto Yhwh, but he answered them not. 42Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out as the dirt in the streets.

Psalms 18:40 word by word

וְֽאֹיְבַ֗י נָתַ֣תָּה לִּ֣י עֹ֑רֶף וּ֝מְשַׂנְאַ֗י אַצְמִיתֵֽם׃Read the interlinear

• Thou hast also givenנָתַןnâthan · to give: putH5414
• me the necksעֹ֫רֶף‛ôreph · neckH6203
• of mine enemiesאֹיֵב'ôyêb 'ôyêb · enemyH341
• that I might destroyצָמַתtsâmath · to destroyH6789
• them that hateשָׂנֵאώânê' · to hateH8130

Commentaries on Psalms 18:40

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 40The necks of mine enemies - Thou hast made me a complete conqueror. Treading on the neck of an enemy was the triumph of the conqueror, and the utmost disgrace of the vanquished.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 40Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies - Their necks to tread upon, as the result of victory; or their necks to be subject to me, as the neck of the ox is to his owner. The phrase is sometimes used in this latter sense to denote subjection (compare Jeremiah 27:12); but it is more commonly, when applied to war, used in the former sense, as denoting complete triumph or conquest. It was not uncommon to trample on the necks of those who were…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. 40Placing a foot on the necks of the enemy represents total victory (see Joshua 10:23–26).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 37-4137-41. In actual conflict, with God's aid, the defeat of his enemies is certain. A present and continued success is expressed.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