King James Version

What Does Psalms 18:19 Mean?

Psalms 18:19 in the King James Version says “He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me. — study this verse from Psalms chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

Psalms 18:19 · KJV


Context

17

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.

18

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.

19

He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he delighted in me.

20

The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed me.

21

For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my God.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
God brought David out 'into a broad place' and delivered him because He delighted in him. The Hebrew 'merchab' (broad/spacious place) contrasts with being trapped or confined. Freedom replaces constraint. God's 'chaphets' (delight/pleasure) in David grounds the deliverance in divine love, not human merit. This anticipates believers' acceptance in Christ—God delights in us because of Jesus (Ephesians 1:6).

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Historical & Cultural Context

Written after experiencing various confinements—trapped by Saul in wilderness, surrounded by enemies—now free to reign as king in God's blessing.

Reflection Questions

  1. How has God brought you from confinement to freedom?
  2. Do you grasp that God's deliverance flows from His delight in you?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
וַיּוֹצִיאֵ֥נִי1 of 6

He brought me forth

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

לַמֶּרְחָ֑ב2 of 6

also into a large place

H4800

enlargement, either literally (an open space, usually in a good sense), or figuratively (liberty)

יְ֝חַלְּצֵ֗נִי3 of 6

he delivered

H2502

to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen

כִּ֘י4 of 6
H3588

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

חָ֥פֵֽץ5 of 6

me because he delighted

H2654

properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire

בִּֽי׃6 of 6
H0

Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 18:19 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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