Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me. New Living Translation my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. English Standard Version my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. Berean Standard Bible My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. King James Bible The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence. New King James Version The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence. New American Standard Bible My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence. NASB 1995 My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence. NASB 1977 My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, Thou dost save me from violence. Legacy Standard Bible My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge; My savior, You save me from violence. Amplified Bible My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, My Savior—You save me from violence. Christian Standard Bible my God, my rock where I seek refuge. My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, you save me from violence. Holman Christian Standard Bible my God, my mountain where I seek refuge. My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. American Standard Version God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence. Contemporary English Version You are the rock where I am safe. You are my shield, my powerful weapon, and my place of shelter. You rescue me and keep me safe from violence. English Revised Version The God of my rock, in him will I trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; my saviour, thou savest me from violence. GOD'S WORD® Translation my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, the strength of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior who saved me from violence. Good News Translation My God is my protection, and with him I am safe. He protects me like a shield; he defends me and keeps me safe. He is my savior; he protects me and saves me from violence. International Standard Version He is my God, my strong stone— in him I will find my refuge— my shield, the strength of my salvation, my high tower, my way of escape, and the one who is saving me. You will save me from violence. Majority Standard Bible My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. NET Bible My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior. You save me from violence! New Heart English Bible My God, my Rock, in him I will take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; from violent people he saves me. Webster's Bible Translation The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my preserver; thou savest me from violence. World English Bible God is my rock in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionMy God [is] my rock—I take refuge in Him; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, "" My high tower, and my refuge! My Savior, You save me from violence! Young's Literal Translation My God is my rock -- I take refuge in Him; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, My high tower, and my refuge! My Saviour, from violence Thou savest me! Smith's Literal Translation The God of my rock; I will trust in him: My shield and the horn of my salvation, my height and my refuge; My saviour; thou wilt save me from violence. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGod is my strong one, in him will I trust: my shield, and the horn of my salvation: he lifteth me up, and is my refuge: my saviour, thou wilt deliver me from iniquity. Catholic Public Domain Version I will hope in him. God is my strong one, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. He lifts me up, and he is my refreshment. You, O my Savior, will free me from iniquity. New American Bible my God, my rock of refuge! My shield, my saving horn, my stronghold, my refuge, my savior, from violence you keep me safe. New Revised Standard Version my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe mighty God in whom I trust; he is my succor and the horn of my salvation, my refuge who delivered me from the wicked men, my glorious Saviour. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated God The Mighty One in whom I hope, my helper and the trumpet of my salvation, and the house of my refuge and my Deliverer from the evil ones, and my glorious Savior! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The God who is my rock, in Him I take refuge; My shield, and my horn of salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, Thou savest me from violence. Brenton Septuagint Translation my God; he shall be to me my guard, I will trust in him: he is my protector, and the horn of my salvation, my helper, and my sure refuge; thou shalt save me from the unjust man. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…2He said: “The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. 3My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. 4I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies.… Cross References Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 91:2 I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 144:2 He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Psalm 62:7 My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. Psalm 94:22 But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Psalm 28:8 The LORD is the strength of His people, a stronghold of salvation for His anointed. Psalm 59:16 But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 61:3 For You have been my refuge, a tower of strength against the enemy. Psalm 71:3 Be my rock of refuge, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and my fortress. Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Treasury of Scripture The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my savior; you save me from violence. in him Hebrews 2:13 And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me. shield Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Deuteronomy 33:29 Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. Psalm 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. the horn 1 Samuel 2:1 And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation. Luke 1:69 And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; my high 2 Samuel 22:51 He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore. Psalm 61:3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. Psalm 144:2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. my refuge Psalm 9:9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Psalm 14:6 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Isaiah 32:2 And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. Jeremiah 16:9 For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will cause to cease out of this place in your eyes, and in your days, the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom, and the voice of the bride. my saviour Jump to Previous Breastplate Faith High Horn Keeps Preserver Refuge Rock Safe Salvation Save Savest Savior Saviour Shield Stronghold Tower Trust Violence ViolentJump to Next Breastplate Faith High Horn Keeps Preserver Refuge Rock Safe Salvation Save Savest Savior Saviour Shield Stronghold Tower Trust Violence Violent2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsMy God is my rock In ancient Near Eastern culture, a rock symbolized strength, stability, and permanence. David often referred to God as his rock, indicating a foundation that cannot be moved (Psalm 18:2). This imagery is consistent with the biblical portrayal of God as a steadfast protector. The rock also prefigures Christ, who is called the cornerstone (Ephesians 2:20). in whom I take refuge my shield and the horn of my salvation My stronghold my refuge and my Savior You save me from violence Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is expressing his gratitude and trust in God for delivering him from his enemies and from the hand of Saul. 2. God Referred to as a rock, shield, horn of salvation, stronghold, refuge, and Savior, highlighting His protective and saving nature. 3. Enemies Though not named in this specific verse, the context involves David's deliverance from his enemies, including King Saul. 4. Israel The nation over which David was king, often facing threats from surrounding nations and internal strife. 5. Saul The first king of Israel, from whom David was delivered, as mentioned in the broader context of 2 Samuel 22. Teaching Points God as Our RefugeJust as David found safety and security in God, we too can find refuge in Him during times of trouble. Trusting in God as our rock means relying on His unchanging nature and strength. The Shield of Faith God is described as a shield, protecting us from spiritual and physical harm. We are called to take up the shield of faith, trusting in God's promises and His ability to protect us. Salvation and Deliverance The "horn of my salvation" signifies strength and victory. Our ultimate salvation and deliverance come through Jesus Christ, who saves us from sin and eternal separation from God. God's Faithfulness in Trials David's life was filled with challenges, yet he consistently saw God's faithfulness. We are encouraged to remember God's past faithfulness as we face our own trials. Violence and Peace God saves David from violence, reminding us that God desires peace and justice. We are called to be peacemakers and to trust God to deliver us from situations of violence and conflict.(3) The God of my rock.--In the psalm, "My God, my rock" (margin). The two expressions of the psalm are here united in one, and the recurrence of the similar expression in 2Samuel 22:47 (but not in the psalm) indicates that this was intentional. And my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.--These words are omitted from the psalm, being compensated in part by the opening line there. Hebrew My God [is]אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative my rock, צוּרִ֖י (ṣū·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge in whom I take refuge, אֶחֱסֶה־ (’e·ḥĕ·seh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 2620: To flee for, protection, to confide in my shield, מָגִנִּ֞י (mā·ḡin·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4043: A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile and the horn וְקֶ֣רֶן (wə·qe·ren) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7161: A horn, a flask, cornet, an elephant's tooth, a corner, a peak, a ray, power of my salvation. יִשְׁעִ֗י (yiš·‘î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare My stronghold, מִשְׂגַּבִּי֙ (miś·gab·bî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4869: A secure height, retreat, stronghold my refuge, וּמְנוּסִ֔י (ū·mə·nū·sî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4498: Flight, place of escape or refuge and my Savior, מֹשִׁעִ֕י (mō·ši·‘î) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor You save me תֹּשִׁעֵֽנִי׃ (tō·ši·‘ê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3467: To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor from violence. מֵחָמָ֖ס (mê·ḥā·mās) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2555: Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain Links 2 Samuel 22:3 NIV2 Samuel 22:3 NLT 2 Samuel 22:3 ESV 2 Samuel 22:3 NASB 2 Samuel 22:3 KJV 2 Samuel 22:3 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:3 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:3 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:3 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:3 God my rock in him I will (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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