2 Samuel 22:35
New International Version
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

New Living Translation
He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.

English Standard Version
He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Berean Standard Bible
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

King James Bible
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.

New King James Version
He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

New American Standard Bible
“He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

NASB 1995
“He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

NASB 1977
“He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Legacy Standard Bible
He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Amplified Bible
“He trains my hands for war, So that my arms can bend (pull back) a bow of bronze.

Christian Standard Bible
He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

American Standard Version
He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

Contemporary English Version
You teach my hands to fight and my arms to use a bow of bronze.

English Revised Version
He teacheth my hands to war; so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He trains my hands for battle so that my arms can bend an [archer's] bow of bronze.

Good News Translation
He trains me for battle, so that I can use the strongest bow.

International Standard Version
He has trained my hands for battle readiness— I can bend a bow made out of bronze.

Majority Standard Bible
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

NET Bible
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow.

New Heart English Bible
He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.

Webster's Bible Translation
He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.

World English Bible
He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Teaching my hands for battle, "" And a bow of bronze was brought down by my arms,

Young's Literal Translation
Teaching my hands for battle, And brought down was a bow of brass by mine arms,

Smith's Literal Translation
Teaching my hands to the war, And bringing down the brazen bow by mine arm.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He teacheth my bands to war: and maketh my arms like a bow of brass.

Catholic Public Domain Version
teaching my hands to do battle, and making my arms like a bow of brass.

New American Bible
Who trained my hands for war, my arms to bend even a bow of bronze.

New Revised Standard Version
He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
He teaches my hands to war, and strengthens my arms like a bow of brass.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
For he teaches my hands for war and he strengthens my arms like a bow of brass!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Who traineth my hands for war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
He teaches my hands to war, and has broken a brazen bow by my arm.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Song of Deliverance
34He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. 35He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 36You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:34
He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

Psalm 144:1
Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.

Isaiah 49:2
He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.

Ephesians 6:10-17
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ...

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 45:1
This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut:

1 Samuel 17:34-37
David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. / Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” ...

2 Corinthians 10:3-4
For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Psalm 18:32-33
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.

Isaiah 41:10
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Psalm 18:39
You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.

Isaiah 41:15
Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff.

1 Corinthians 9:26-27
Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. / No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.

Psalm 18:31
For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?


Treasury of Scripture

He teaches my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.

teacheth

Psalm 18:33,34
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places…

Psalm 144:1
A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:

to war [heb] for the war

Psalm 46:9
He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

Ezekiel 39:3,9,10
And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand…

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2 Samuel 22
1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings














He trains
The Hebrew word used here is "לַמֵּד" (lamed), which means to teach or instruct. This implies a process of learning and preparation, suggesting that God is actively involved in equipping His people for the challenges they face. In a spiritual sense, this can be seen as God preparing believers for spiritual warfare, teaching them through His Word and the Holy Spirit.

my hands
The hands symbolize action and work. In the context of battle, they represent the skills and abilities needed to engage in combat. Spiritually, this can be interpreted as God empowering believers to do His work, equipping them with the necessary skills to fulfill their divine purpose.

for battle
The Hebrew word "לַמִּלְחָמָה" (milchamah) refers to warfare or conflict. Historically, this reflects the constant state of warfare in ancient Israel, where physical battles were a part of daily life. Spiritually, it represents the ongoing spiritual battles that Christians face against sin and evil.

my arms
Arms are a symbol of strength and power. In the context of this verse, they represent the ability to exert force and influence. Spiritually, this can be seen as God providing the strength needed to overcome obstacles and challenges in life.

can bend
The ability to bend a bow indicates strength and skill. The Hebrew word "כָּפַף" (kafaf) means to bend or curve, suggesting flexibility and adaptability. Spiritually, this can be interpreted as God granting believers the strength and resilience to face and overcome life's challenges.

a bow of bronze
Bronze was a strong and durable metal in ancient times, often used for weapons and armor. The phrase "bow of bronze" symbolizes a formidable and powerful weapon. Spiritually, this can be seen as God providing believers with the strength and resources needed to withstand spiritual attacks and remain steadfast in their faith.

Verses 35-37. -

"He teaeheth my hands to war;
And mine arms can bend a bow of bronze.
And thou hast given me thy saving shield;
And thy hearing of me hath made me great.
Thou hast enlarged my steps under me;
And my feet have not slipped."
Bow of bronze. In Job 20:24 we also read of bows made of this metal, or compound of metals, which was a far more ancient material for weapons than steel. The bending of such a bow was proof of great strength, and the last artifice of Penelope, to save herself from the suitors, was to promise her hand to the man who could bend Ulysses' bow. Thy hearing of me; in Psalm 18:35, and Authorized Version and Revised Version here, "thy gentleness." The words in the Hebrew are very nearly alike, but the Septuagint notices the difference, and translates "hearing" in this place, but "chastisement" in the psalm. The Vulgate has "gentleness" or "mildness" here, and "discipline" in the psalm. The Syriac alone has "discipline" in both places. My feet; literally, ankle bones, the weakness of which causes men to totter.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He trains
מְלַמֵּ֥ד (mə·lam·mêḏ)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn

my hands
יָדַ֖י (yā·ḏay)
Noun - fdc | first person common singular
Strong's 3027: A hand

for battle;
לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4421: A battle, war

my arms
זְרֹעֹתָֽי׃ (zə·rō·‘ō·ṯāy)
Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force

can bend
וְנִחַ֥ת (wə·ni·ḥaṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5181: To sink, descend, to press, lead down

a bow
קֶֽשֶׁת־ (qe·šeṯ-)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris

of bronze.
נְחוּשָׁ֖ה (nə·ḥū·šāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5154: Copper, bronze


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