King James Version
Psalms 18:39 in the King James Version says “For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued...” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow”
Psalms 18:39 · KJV
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet.
For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow
Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.
They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“me with strength”
H2428probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
“unto the battle”
H4421a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
“under me those that rose up”
H6965to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
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