King James Version
2 Samuel 22:33 in the King James Version says “God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. maketh: Heb. riddeth, or, looseth” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. maketh: Heb. riddeth, or, looseth”
2 Samuel 22:33 · KJV
As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. tried: or, refined
For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God?
God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect. maketh: Heb. riddeth, or, looseth
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places. maketh: Heb. equalleth
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. to war: Heb. for the war
KJV Study — Public Domain
“God”
H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
“and power”
H2428probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
“and he maketh”
H5425to jump, i.e., be violently agitated; causatively, to terrify, shake off, untie
“perfect”
H8549entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
“my way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
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