King James Version
2 Samuel 22:18 in the King James Version says “He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.”
2 Samuel 22:18 · KJV
And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; many: or, great
He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“me for they were too strong”
H553to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
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