2 Samuel 22:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The God of my rock; in him will I trust: [he is] my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.

Complete Jewish Bible:

the God who is my Rock, in whom I find shelter, my shield, the power that saves me, my stronghold and my refuge. My savior, you have saved me from violence.

Berean Standard Bible:

My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence.

American Standard Version:

God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The God{H430} of my rock{H6697}; in him will I trust{H2620}: he is my shield{H4043}, and the horn{H7161} of my salvation{H3468}, my high tower{H4869}, and my refuge{H4498}, my saviour{H3467}; thou savest{H3467} me from violence{H2555}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 9:9

  • The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.

Isaiah 12:2

  • Behold, God [is] my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH [is] my strength and [my] song; he also is become my salvation.

Proverbs 18:10

  • ¶ The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

Deuteronomy 33:29

  • Happy [art] thou, O Israel: who [is] like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who [is] the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.

Proverbs 30:5

  • Every word of God [is] pure: he [is] a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Psalms 46:11

  • The LORD of hosts [is] with us; the God of Jacob [is] our refuge. Selah.

Psalms 115:9

  • ¶ O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he [is] their help and their shield.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 22:3

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H430
    There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
    Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
    Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
    Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.
  2. Strong's Number: H6697
    There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צוּר
    Transliteration: tsûwr
    Pronunciation: tsoor
    Description: or צֻר; from צוּר; properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous); edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also בֵּית צוּר.
  3. Strong's Number: H2620
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָסָה
    Transliteration: châçâh
    Pronunciation: khaw-saw'
    Description: a primitive root; (compare בָּטַח); to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in; have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.
  4. Strong's Number: H4043
    There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָגֵן
    Transliteration: mâgên
    Pronunciation: maw-gane'
    Description: also (in plural) feminine מְגִנָּה; from גָּנַן; a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile; [idiom] armed, buckler, defence, ruler, [phrase] scale, shield.
  5. Strong's Number: H7161
    There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: קֶרֶן
    Transliteration: qeren
    Pronunciation: keh'-ren
    Description: from קָרַן; a horn (as projecting); by implication, a flask, cornet; by resemblance. an elephant's tooth (i.e. ivory), a corner (of the altar), a peak (of a mountain), a ray (of light); figuratively, power; [idiom] hill, horn.
  6. Strong's Number: H3468
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יֶשַׁע
    Transliteration: yeshaʻ
    Pronunciation: yeh'-shah
    Description: or יֵשַׁע; from יָשַׁע; liberty, deliverance, prosperity; safety, salvation, saving.
  7. Strong's Number: H4869
    There are 16 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִשְׂגָּב
    Transliteration: misgâb
    Pronunciation: mis-gawb'
    Description: from שָׂגַב; properly, a cliff (or other lofty or inaccessible place); abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge; defence, high fort (tower), refuge, Misgab, a place in Moab; Misgab.
  8. Strong's Number: H4498
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָנוֹס
    Transliteration: mânôwç
    Pronunciation: maw-noce'
    Description: from נוּס; a retreat (literally or figuratively); abstractly, a fleeing; [idiom] apace, escape, way to flee, flight, refuge.
  9. Strong's Number: H3467
    There are 198 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָשַׁע
    Transliteration: yâshaʻ
    Pronunciation: yaw-shah'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor; [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory.
  10. Strong's Number: H2555
    There are 59 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חָמָס
    Transliteration: châmâç
    Pronunciation: khaw-mawce'
    Description: from חָמַס; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. unjust gain; cruel(-ty), damage, false, injustice, [idiom] oppressor, unrighteous, violence (against, done), violent (dealing), wrong.