King James Version
2 Samuel 22:36 in the King James Version says “Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. made: Heb. multiplied me” — study this verse from 2 Samuel chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. made: Heb. multiplied me”
2 Samuel 22:36 · KJV
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
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. made: Heb. multiplied me
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip. feet: Heb. ankles
I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Thou hast also given”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
“me the shield”
H4043a shield (i.e., the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
“and thy gentleness”
H6031to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
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