King James Version
Psalms 22:20 in the King James Version says “Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. my darling: Heb. my only one power: Heb. hand” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 22 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. my darling: Heb. my only one power: Heb. hand”
Psalms 22:20 · KJV
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me.
Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. my darling: Heb. my only one power: Heb. hand
Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.
I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“from the sword”
H2719drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
“my soul”
H5315properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
“from the power”
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
“my darling”
H3173properly, united, i.e., sole; by implication, beloved; also lonely; (feminine) the life (as not to be replaced)
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