King James Version
Psalms 35:2 in the King James Version says “Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 35 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.”
Psalms 35:2 · KJV
A Psalm of David. Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.
Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Take hold”
H2388to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restra
“of shield”
H4043a shield (i.e., the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
“and stand up”
H6965to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
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