Bible Commentary

I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my feet. 38. I have wounded them ] Rather, I have smitten them through (Deu 33:11; Job 26:12). 2 Sam. has “Yea I consumed them, and smote them through,” the first verb being probably a gloss. The R.V. renders the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:38”

I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed. 37. Cp. Exo 15:9. 2 Sam. reads destroyed for overtaken. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them – He had not only routed them, but had had strength to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:37”

Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. 36. enlarged my steps &c.] Given me free space for unobstructed movement (cp. Psa 18:19; Pro 4:12), and the power to advance with firm, unwavering steps. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Thou hast enlarged my steps under me – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:36”

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. 35. Jehovah’s saving help has been his defence cp. Psa 18:2-3 ; Psa 18:46, and Eph 6:17: Jehovah’s right hand supports him that his foot should not slip (Psa 20:2; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:35”

He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 34. The first line is borrowed in Psa 144:1. so that a bow of steel &c.] R.V., so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass. The ability to bend a metal bow (cp. Job 20:24) was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:34”

He maketh my feet like hinds’ [feet], and setteth me upon my high places. 33. like hinds’ feet] The hind, like the gazelle, was a type of the agility, swiftness, and sure-footedness which were indispensable qualifications in ancient warfare. Cp. 2Sa 2:18; 1Ch 12:8. setteth me upon my high places ] The metaphor of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:33”

[It is] God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 32. It is God ] R.V., The God [ El ] that girdeth me with strength. Cp. Psa 18:39; Psa 93:1 ; 1Sa 2:4. maketh my way perfect ] Removing the obstacles which might have hindered me from the complete accomplishment of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:32”

For who [is] God save the LORD? or who [is] a rock save our God? 31. For who is a God save Jehovah? And who is a Rock beside our God? Jehovah alone is Elah, a God to be feared and reverenced. The singular Elah is found instead of the usual plural Elohim elsewhere in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:31”

[As for] God, his way [is] perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he [is] a buckler to all those that trust in him. 30. As for God (El), his way is perfect, flawless and without blemish, like His work (Deu 32:4), and His law (Psa 19:7): the word, or promise, of the Lord … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:30”

For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. 29. For by thee I run after a troop, And by my God I leap over a wall. The language is general, but it seems to contain a reminiscence of two memorable events in David’s life: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 18:29”