2 Samuel 22:35

35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

2 Samuel 22:35 in Other Translations

KJV
35 He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
ESV
35 He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
NLT
35 He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.
MSG
35 He shows me how to fight; I can bend a bronze bow!
CSB
35 He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

2 Samuel 22:35 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:35

He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken
by mine arms.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:34).

2 Samuel 22:35 In-Context

33 It is God who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.
34 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he causes me to stand on the heights.
35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.
36 You make your saving help my shield; your help has made me great.
37 You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 144:1
  • 2. Psalms 7:12; Psalms 11:2; Zechariah 9:13
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