Salmos 18:38

38 Helos herido, y no podrán levantarse: Cayeron debajo de mis pies.

Salmos 18:38 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 18:38

I have wounded them, that they were not able to rise
Which was not only true of the Amalekites, but of all with whom David engaged in war;

they are fallen under my feet;
either dead, or become subject and tributaries to him; as the Philistines, Moabites, Syrians, and Edomites; see ( 2 Samuel 8:1 2 Samuel 8:2 2 Samuel 8:5 2 Samuel 8:14 ) . This, with ( Psalms 18:37 ) , may very well be accommodated to David's antitype, and be expressive of the entire victory he has obtained over all his and his people's enemies; he wounded the heads over many countries, ( Psalms 110:6 ) . Satan and his principalities and powers, whose head is broke, whose works are destroyed; yea, he himself, which had the power of death, so as not to be able to rise more against Christ, who has led captivity captive: he has also finished and made an end of sin, and overcome the world; nor did he turn back from this work he engaged in until he had made a complete conquest; and moreover he has likewise made his people more than conquerors, through him, over these same enemies; so that the words are also applicable to them.

Salmos 18:38 In-Context

36 Ensanchaste mis pasos debajo de mí, Y no titubearon mis rodillas.
37 Perseguido he mis enemigos, y alcancélos, Y no volví hasta acabarlos.
38 Helos herido, y no podrán levantarse: Cayeron debajo de mis pies.
39 Pues me ceñiste de fortaleza para la pelea; Has agobiado mis enemigos debajo de mí.
40 Y dísteme la cerviz de mis enemigos, Y destruí á los que me aborrecían.
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