King James Version
What Does 2 Samuel 22:36 Mean?
“Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. made: Heb. multiplied me”
Context
34
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me upon my high places. maketh: Heb. equalleth
35
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. to war: Heb. for the war
36
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. made: Heb. multiplied me
37
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; so that my feet did not slip. feet: Heb. ankles
38
I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.
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Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(36) **Thy gentleness.**—This is the translation of the word in Psalm 18:35. The word here, which differs very slightly, and is otherwise unknown, is undoubtedly meant for it; if taken as it stands it would, by its etymology, mean *thy answering, *viz., to the prayers offered. The psalm inserts between the two clauses of the verse, “and thy right hand hath holden me up.”
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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