Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The waves of death swirled about me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. New Living Translation “The waves of death overwhelmed me; floods of destruction swept over me. English Standard Version “For the waves of death encompassed me, the torrents of destruction assailed me; Berean Standard Bible For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. King James Bible When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid; New King James Version “When the waves of death surrounded me, The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. New American Standard Bible “For the waves of death encompassed me; The floods of destruction terrified me; NASB 1995 “For the waves of death encompassed me; The torrents of destruction overwhelmed me; NASB 1977 “For the waves of death encompassed me; The torrents of destruction overwhelmed me; Legacy Standard Bible For the waves of death encompassed me; The torrents of vileness terrorized me; Amplified Bible “For the waves of death encompassed me; The torrents of destruction overwhelmed and terrified me. Christian Standard Bible For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of destruction terrified me. Holman Christian Standard Bible For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of destruction terrified me. American Standard Version For the waves of death compassed me; The floods of ungodliness made me afraid: Contemporary English Version Death, like ocean waves, surrounded me, and I was almost swallowed by its flooding waters. English Revised Version For the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodliness made me afraid. GOD'S WORD® Translation The waves of death had surrounded me. The torrents of destruction had overwhelmed me. Good News Translation The waves of death were all around me; the waves of destruction rolled over me. International Standard Version Because deadly breakers engulfed me, while torrents of abuse from the ungodly overwhelmed me. Majority Standard Bible For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. NET Bible The waves of death engulfed me; the currents of chaos overwhelmed me. New Heart English Bible For the waves of death surrounded me, and the currents of ungodliness overwhelmed me. Webster's Bible Translation When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly-men made me afraid; World English Bible For the waves of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen the breakers of death surrounded me, "" The streams of the worthless terrify me, Young's Literal Translation When the breakers of death compassed me, The streams of the worthless terrify me, Smith's Literal Translation For the breakers of death surrounded me The torrents of Beilal will terrify me; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor the pangs of death have sur rounded me: the floods of Belial have made me afraid. Catholic Public Domain Version For the pangs of death have encircled me. The torrents of Belial have terrified me. New American Bible The breakers of death surged round about me, the menacing floods terrified me; New Revised Standard Version For the waves of death encompassed me, the torrents of perdition assailed me; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor the pangs of death have compassed me, the torrents of ungodly men made me afraid; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because the cords of death surrounded and torrents of evil ones troubled me! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the waves of Death compassed me. The floods of Belial assailed me. Brenton Septuagint Translation For the troubles of death compassed me, the floods of iniquity amazed me: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…4I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from my enemies. 5For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. 6The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.… Cross References Psalm 18:4-5 The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. / The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. Jonah 2:3 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me. Psalm 69:1-2 For the choirmaster. To the tune of “Lilies.” Of David. Save me, O God, for the waters are up to my neck. / I have sunk into the miry depths, where there is no footing; I have drifted into deep waters, where the flood engulfs me. Psalm 42:7 Deep calls to deep in the roar of Your waterfalls; all Your breakers and waves have rolled over me. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Psalm 124:4-5 then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us, / then the raging waters would have swept us away. Matthew 14:30 But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Psalm 32:6 Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. Luke 8:23-24 As they sailed, He fell asleep, and a windstorm came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. / The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. Psalm 144:7 Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, Isaiah 8:7-8 the Lord will surely bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates—the king of Assyria and all his pomp. It will overflow its channels and overrun its banks. / It will pour into Judah, swirling and sweeping over it, reaching up to the neck; its spreading streams will cover your entire land, O Immanuel! Matthew 7:25 The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. Psalm 93:3-4 The floodwaters have risen, O LORD; the rivers have raised their voice; the seas lift up their pounding waves. / Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic. Revelation 12:15-16 Then from his mouth the serpent spewed water like a river to overtake the woman and sweep her away in the torrent. / But the earth helped the woman and opened its mouth to swallow up the river that the dragon had poured from his mouth. Psalm 88:17 All day long they engulf me like water; they enclose me on every side. Treasury of Scripture When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of ungodly men made me afraid; waves. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. the floods Psalm 18:4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid. Psalm 69:14,15 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from them that hate me, and out of the deep waters… Psalm 93:3,4 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves… ungodly men [heb] Belial Jump to Previous Afraid Assailed Belial Compassed Death Destruction Encompassed Evil Fear Floods Overwhelmed Perdition Round Seas Streams Surrounded Swirled Terrify Torrents Ungodliness Ungodly Waves WorthlessJump to Next Afraid Assailed Belial Compassed Death Destruction Encompassed Evil Fear Floods Overwhelmed Perdition Round Seas Streams Surrounded Swirled Terrify Torrents Ungodliness Ungodly Waves Worthless2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsFor the waves of death engulfed me; This phrase uses the imagery of waves to describe overwhelming danger and distress. In the ancient Near Eastern context, water often symbolized chaos and destruction. The "waves of death" suggest a life-threatening situation, possibly reflecting David's experiences of being pursued by enemies like Saul or during battles. This imagery is reminiscent of Jonah's prayer from the belly of the fish (Jonah 2:3), where he describes being surrounded by waters. It also echoes the psalmist's cry in Psalm 69:1-2, where he pleads for deliverance from deep waters. The metaphor of waves can also be seen as a type of Christ's suffering, where He faced the ultimate "waves" of death on the cross for humanity's salvation. the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of deliverance, David is reflecting on God's deliverance from his enemies and from the hand of Saul. This chapter is a song of thanksgiving and praise to God for His protection and deliverance. 2. Waves of Death This metaphorical expression describes the overwhelming danger and threat of death that David faced. It symbolizes the perilous situations he encountered throughout his life. 3. Torrents of Chaos Another metaphorical expression, indicating the overwhelming and chaotic challenges that threatened to destroy David. It reflects the tumultuous and unpredictable nature of his adversities. 4. Enemies While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the chapter involves David's deliverance from his enemies, including King Saul and other adversaries. 5. God's Deliverance The overarching theme of this chapter is God's intervention and deliverance, which is a central event in David's life and testimony. Teaching Points God's Deliverance in Times of TroubleJust as David experienced overwhelming threats, believers today can trust in God's power to deliver them from life's challenges and adversities. The Power of Metaphor in Scripture The use of vivid imagery, such as "waves of death" and "torrents of chaos," helps convey the intensity of David's experiences and can deepen our understanding of the emotional and spiritual battles we face. Faith Amidst Chaos In times of chaos and uncertainty, maintaining faith in God's sovereignty and deliverance is crucial. David's example encourages believers to hold fast to their faith even when circumstances seem insurmountable. The Importance of Praise and Thanksgiving David's response to deliverance is a song of praise. Believers are reminded to cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship, acknowledging God's hand in their lives. Reflection on Personal Testimonies Like David, believers are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences of God's deliverance and share their testimonies as a means of encouragement to others.(5) The waves of death.--In Psalms 18, "the sorrows of death," in the Authorised Version, but literally, the bands of death. The word is entirely different, and the variation can hardly have been accidental. The form here accords better with the parallelism of the next clause.Verses 5-7. - "For the breakers of death surrounded me; Hebrew Forכִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the waves מִשְׁבְּרֵי־ (miš·bə·rê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4867: A breaker (of the sea) of death מָ֑וֶת (mā·weṯ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4194: Death, the dead, their place, state, pestilence, ruin engulfed me; אֲפָפֻ֖נִי (’ă·p̄ā·p̄u·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural | first person common singular Strong's 661: To surround, encompass the torrents נַחֲלֵ֥י (na·ḥă·lê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 5158: A stream, a winter torrent, a, valley, a shaft of chaos בְלִיַּ֖עַל (ḇə·lî·ya·‘al) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1100: Without profit, worthlessness, destruction, wickedness overwhelmed me. יְבַעֲתֻֽנִי׃ (yə·ḇa·‘ă·ṯu·nî) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular Strong's 1204: To fall upon, startle, terrify Links 2 Samuel 22:5 NIV2 Samuel 22:5 NLT 2 Samuel 22:5 ESV 2 Samuel 22:5 NASB 2 Samuel 22:5 KJV 2 Samuel 22:5 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:5 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:5 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:5 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:5 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:5 For the waves of death surrounded me (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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