Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “The LORD lives! Praise be to my Rock! Exalted be my God, the Rock, my Savior! New Living Translation “The LORD lives! Praise to my Rock! May God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted! English Standard Version “The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation, Berean Standard Bible The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted— King James Bible The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. New King James Version “The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Let God be exalted, The Rock of my salvation! New American Standard Bible “The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock; And exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation, NASB 1995 “The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation, NASB 1977 “The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation, Legacy Standard Bible Yahweh lives, and blessed be my rock; And let God, the rock of my salvation, be lifted high Amplified Bible “The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock, And exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation. Christian Standard Bible The LORD lives—blessed be my rock! God, the rock of my salvation, is exalted. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD lives—may my rock be praised! God, the rock of my salvation, is exalted. American Standard Version Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation, Contemporary English Version You are the living LORD! I will praise you! You are a mighty rock. I will honor you for keeping me safe. English Revised Version The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation: GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD lives! Thanks be to my rock! May God, the rock of my salvation, be glorified. Good News Translation The LORD lives! Praise my defender! Proclaim the greatness of the strong God who saves me! International Standard Version The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock, and may my God be exalted, the Rock who is my salvation! Majority Standard Bible The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted? NET Bible The LORD is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king! New Heart English Bible The LORD lives. Blessed be my rock. Exalted be God, the rock of my salvation, Webster's Bible Translation The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. World English Bible Yahweh lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, the rock of my salvation, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYHWH lives, and blessed [is] my Rock, "" And exalted is my God—The Rock of my salvation. Young's Literal Translation Jehovah liveth, and blessed is my Rock, And exalted is my God -- The Rock of my salvation. Smith's Literal Translation Jehovah living; and praised my rock: And God shall be lifted up, the rock of my salvation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord liveth, and my God is blessed: and the strong God of my salvation shall be exalted: Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord lives, and my God is blessed. And the strong God of my salvation shall be exalted. New American Bible The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, the rock of my salvation. New Revised Standard Version The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock, and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe LORD lives; blessed be he who gives me strength; and exalted be God my Saviour. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH lives and blessed is he who empowers me, and God my Savior is exalted! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The LORD liveth, and blessed be my Rock; And exalted be the God, my Rock of salvation; Brenton Septuagint Translation The Lord lives, and blessed be my guardian, and my God, my strong keeper, shall be exalted. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…46Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds. 47The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted— 48the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,… Cross References Psalm 18:46 The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may the God of my salvation be exalted— 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 144:1-2 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. / 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. Psalm 62:7 My salvation and my honor rest on God, my strong rock; my refuge is in God. Psalm 95:1 Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation! Psalm 89:26 He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’ Psalm 28:1 Of David. To You, O LORD, I call; be not deaf to me, O my Rock. For if You remain silent, I will be like those descending to the Pit. Isaiah 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal. Psalm 42:9 I say to God my Rock, “Why have You forgotten me? Why must I walk in sorrow because of the enemy’s oppression?” Psalm 31:3 For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name. 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. Psalm 61:2 From the ends of the earth I call out to You whenever my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 94:22 But the LORD has been my stronghold, and my God is my rock of refuge. Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Romans 9:33 as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” Treasury of Scripture The LORD lives; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. Lord Deuteronomy 32:29,40 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! … Job 19:25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: the rock of Psalm 89:26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation. Luke 1:47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. Jump to Previous Blessed Exalted Honoured Praise Rock Salvation SaviorJump to Next Blessed Exalted Honoured Praise Rock Salvation Savior2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsThe LORD lives This phrase affirms the eternal existence and sovereignty of God. In the context of 2 Samuel 22, David is expressing his gratitude and praise to God for delivering him from his enemies. The declaration that "The LORD lives" is a powerful statement of faith, contrasting the living God with the lifeless idols worshiped by surrounding nations. This echoes the Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4, which emphasizes the oneness and living nature of God. It also connects to the New Testament, where Jesus speaks of God as the "God of the living" (Matthew 22:32). and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted— Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is expressing his gratitude and reverence for God's deliverance and protection throughout his life. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and faithfulness to His people. 3. Rock A metaphor for God, symbolizing strength, stability, and protection. In Hebrew, the word "tsur" conveys the idea of a solid, unmovable foundation. 4. Salvation Refers to God's deliverance of David from his enemies, both physical and spiritual. 5. Exaltation The act of lifting up or glorifying God, acknowledging His supreme authority and power. Teaching Points God's Eternal NatureRecognize that "The LORD lives" signifies God's eternal existence and unchanging nature. In a world of uncertainty, believers can find assurance in God's constancy. God as Our Rock Embrace the metaphor of God as a Rock, which provides a foundation of strength and security. In times of trouble, we can rely on His steadfastness. Exalting God in Our Lives Make it a daily practice to exalt God, acknowledging His role as the source of our salvation and strength. This can be done through prayer, worship, and obedience. Salvation as Deliverance Understand that salvation encompasses both physical and spiritual deliverance. Reflect on how God has delivered you in various aspects of your life. Praise as a Response to Deliverance Follow David's example by responding to God's deliverance with heartfelt praise and thanksgiving. Let gratitude shape your relationship with God.Verses 47-49. - "Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my Rock, Hebrew The LORDיְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel lives, חַי־ (ḥay-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life and blessed [be] וּבָר֣וּךְ (ū·ḇā·rūḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse my Rock! צוּרִ֑י (ṣū·rî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge And may God, אֱלֹהֵ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative the rock צ֥וּר (ṣūr) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6697: A cliff, a rock, boulder, a refuge, an edge of my salvation, יִשְׁעִֽי׃ (yiš·‘î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3468: Deliverance, rescue, salvation, safety, welfare be exalted— וְיָרֻ֕ם (wə·yā·rum) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise Links 2 Samuel 22:47 NIV2 Samuel 22:47 NLT 2 Samuel 22:47 ESV 2 Samuel 22:47 NASB 2 Samuel 22:47 KJV 2 Samuel 22:47 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:47 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:47 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:47 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:47 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:47 Yahweh lives! 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