Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He made darkness his canopy around him— the dark rain clouds of the sky. New Living Translation He shrouded himself in darkness, veiling his approach with dense rain clouds. English Standard Version He made darkness around him his canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water. Berean Standard Bible He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds. King James Bible And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies. New King James Version He made darkness canopies around Him, Dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. New American Standard Bible “He made darkness canopies around Him, A mass of waters, thick clouds of the sky. NASB 1995 “And He made darkness canopies around Him, A mass of waters, thick clouds of the sky. NASB 1977 “And He made darkness canopies around Him, A mass of waters, thick clouds of the sky. Legacy Standard Bible And He made darkness canopies around Him, A mass of waters, thick clouds of the skies. Amplified Bible “He made darkness canopies around Him, A mass of waters, thick clouds of the skies. Christian Standard Bible He made darkness a canopy around him, a gathering of water and thick clouds. Holman Christian Standard Bible He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds. American Standard Version And he made darkness pavilions round about him, Gathering of waters, thick clouds of the skies. Contemporary English Version Darkness was your tent! Thunderclouds filled the sky, hiding you from sight. English Revised Version And he made darkness pavilions round about him, gathering of waters, thick clouds of the skies. GOD'S WORD® Translation He surrounded himself with darkness. He made the dark rain clouds his covering. Good News Translation He covered himself with darkness; thick clouds, full of water, surrounded him; International Standard Version The darkness around him was his canopies— amassed water was his overhanging clouds! Majority Standard Bible He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds. NET Bible He shrouded himself in darkness, in thick rain clouds. New Heart English Bible He made darkness his hiding place, his canopy around him thick clouds dark with water. Webster's Bible Translation And he made darkness pavilions around him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies. World English Bible He made darkness a shelter around himself, gathering of waters, and thick clouds of the skies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He sets darkness around Him [for His] dwelling places, "" Darkness of waters [and] thick clouds of the skies. Young's Literal Translation And He setteth darkness Round about Him -- tabernacles, Darkness of waters -- thick clouds of the skies. Smith's Literal Translation And he will set darkness round about him for booths, The gatherings of waters the darkness of clouds. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe made darkness a covering round about him: dropping waters out of the clouds of the heavens. Catholic Public Domain Version He set darkness as a hiding place around himself, with waters sifted from the clouds of the heavens. New American Bible He made darkness the cover about him, a mass of water, heavy thunderheads. New Revised Standard Version He made darkness around him a canopy, thick clouds, a gathering of water. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he made darkness his pavilion round about him, the dark waters and thick clouds of the skies. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he made darkness for his refuge and around him was his tabernacle, the darkness of waters in the clouds OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And He made darkness pavilions round about Him, Gathering of waters, thick clouds of the skies. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he made darkness his hiding-place; his tabernacle round about him was the darkness of waters, he condensed it with the clouds of the air. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…11He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind. 12He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds. 13From the brightness of His presence coals of fire blazed forth.… Cross References Psalm 18:11 He made darkness His hiding place, and storm clouds a canopy around Him. Exodus 19:9 The LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I will come to you in a dense cloud, so that the people will hear when I speak with you, and they will always put their trust in you.” And Moses relayed to the LORD what the people had said. Psalm 97:2 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. Isaiah 45:15 Truly You are a God who hides Himself, O God of Israel, the Savior. Job 36:29 Furthermore, who can understand how the clouds spread out, how the thunder roars from His pavilion? Psalm 104:3 laying the beams of His chambers in the waters above, making the clouds His chariot, walking on the wings of the wind. Isaiah 19:1 This is the burden against Egypt: Behold, the LORD rides on a swift cloud; He is coming to Egypt. The idols of Egypt will tremble before Him, and the hearts of the Egyptians will melt within them. Ezekiel 1:4 I looked and saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with fire flashing back and forth and brilliant light all around it. In the center of the fire was a gleam like amber, Nahum 1:3 The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will by no means leave the guilty unpunished. His path is in the whirlwind and storm, and clouds are the dust beneath His feet. Job 22:14 Thick clouds veil Him so He does not see us as He traverses the vault of heaven.’ Matthew 17:5 While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!” Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Mark 9:7 Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him!” Luke 21:27 At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Acts 1:9 After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. Treasury of Scripture And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies. made 2 Samuel 22:10 He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet. Psalm 18:11,12 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies… Psalm 27:5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. dark waters [heb] binding waters Jump to Previous Canopy Clouds Dark Darkness Gathering Gatherings Mass Pavilions Rain Round Skies Sky Tabernacles Tent Thick Water WatersJump to Next Canopy Clouds Dark Darkness Gathering Gatherings Mass Pavilions Rain Round Skies Sky Tabernacles Tent Thick Water Waters2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsHe made darkness a canopy around Him This phrase reflects the majesty and mystery of God, often depicted in the Bible as dwelling in thick darkness (1 Kings 8:12). The imagery of darkness as a canopy suggests God's transcendence and the idea that His ways and presence are beyond human comprehension (Isaiah 55:8-9). In ancient Near Eastern culture, darkness often symbolized the divine presence, as seen in the theophany at Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:21). This darkness is not evil but rather a representation of God's unapproachable holiness and glory. The canopy signifies protection and authority, much like a king's tent, indicating God's sovereign rule over creation. a gathering of water and thick clouds Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and protection throughout his life, particularly from his enemies and from Saul. 2. God The central figure in this passage, depicted as a divine warrior who uses elements of creation to demonstrate His power and majesty. 3. Darkness and Clouds Symbolic elements used to describe God's presence and His mysterious, awe-inspiring nature. 4. Theophany This event is a manifestation of God, often accompanied by natural phenomena like darkness, clouds, and storms, signifying His power and majesty. 5. Israel The nation over which David ruled, often experiencing God's deliverance and protection as described in this song. Teaching Points God's Mysterious PresenceGod's presence is often shrouded in mystery, symbolized by darkness and clouds. This reminds us that while God is near, His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. Divine Protection Just as God used natural elements to protect and deliver David, He continues to shield His people today. We can trust in His protection even when we cannot see His hand at work. Reverence and Awe The imagery of darkness and clouds calls us to approach God with reverence and awe, recognizing His holiness and power. God's Sovereignty in Creation The use of creation to describe God's actions reminds us of His sovereignty over all things. We can find comfort in knowing that the Creator of the universe is in control of our lives. Faith in Unseen Realities Even when God seems hidden or distant, we are called to live by faith, trusting in His presence and promises.(12) Made darkness pavilions.--Psalms 18, more fully, "He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters." A word appears to have dropped out here, and in the second clause the margin, "binding (or gathering) of waters" is a more exact translation, the word differing in one letter from that used in the psalm. Hebrew He madeוַיָּ֥שֶׁת (way·yā·šeṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7896: To put, set darkness חֹ֛שֶׁךְ (ḥō·šeḵ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness a canopy סֻכּ֑וֹת (suk·kō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 5521: A thicket, booth around Him, סְבִיבֹתָ֖יו (sə·ḇî·ḇō·ṯāw) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around a gathering חַֽשְׁרַת־ (ḥaš·raṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2841: A combination, gathering, of watery clouds of water מַ֖יִם (ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen and thick clouds. עָבֵ֥י (‘ā·ḇê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 5645: An envelope, darkness, a, cloud, a copse Links 2 Samuel 22:12 NIV2 Samuel 22:12 NLT 2 Samuel 22:12 ESV 2 Samuel 22:12 NASB 2 Samuel 22:12 KJV 2 Samuel 22:12 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:12 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:12 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:12 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:12 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:12 He made darkness pavilions around himself: gathering (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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