2 Samuel 22:16

16 The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of breath from his nostrils.

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2 Samuel 22:16 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
16 And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
English Standard Version (ESV)
16 Then the channels of the sea were seen; the foundations of the world were laid bare, at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
New Living Translation (NLT)
16 Then at the command of the LORD, at the blast of his breath, the bottom of the sea could be seen, and the foundations of the earth were laid bare.
The Message Bible (MSG)
16 The secret sources of ocean were exposed, the hidden depths of earth lay uncovered The moment God roared in protest, let loose his hurricane anger.
American Standard Version (ASV)
16 Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare, By the rebuke of Jehovah, At the blast of the breath of his nostrils.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
16 Then the ocean floor could be seen. The foundations of the earth were laid bare at the LORD's stern warning, at the blast of the breath from his nostrils.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
16 The depths of the sea became visible, the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
16 The bottom of the sea could be seen. The foundations of the earth were uncovered. It happened when the LORD's anger blazed out. It came like a blast of breath from his nose.

2 Samuel 22:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:16

And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the
world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the
breath of his nostrils.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:15).

2 Samuel 22:16 In-Context

14 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
15 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.
16 The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of breath from his nostrils.
17 “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.
18 He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 6:1; Psalms 50:8,21; Psalms 106:9; Nahum 1:4
  • 2. S Exodus 14:21; Isaiah 30:33; Isaiah 40:24
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