King James Version
Psalms 18:34 in the King James Version says “He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.”
Psalms 18:34 · KJV
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. thy gentleness: or, with thy meekness thou hast multiplied me
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. my feet: Heb. mine ankles
KJV Study — Public Domain
“He teacheth”
H3925properly, to goad, i.e., (by implication) to teach (the rod being an middle eastern incentive)
“my hands”
H3027a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
“by mine arms”
H2220the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
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