2 Samuel 22:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

[As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the LORD [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him.

Complete Jewish Bible:

"As for God, his way is perfect, the word of ADONAI has been tested by fire; he shields all who take refuge in him.

Berean Standard Bible:

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

American Standard Version:

As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

As for God{H410}, his way{H1870} is perfect{H8549}; the word{H565} of the LORD{H3068} is tried{H6884}: he is a buckler{H4043} to all them that trust{H2620} in him.

Cross-References (KJV):

Deuteronomy 32:4

  • [He is] the Rock, his work [is] perfect: for all his ways [are] judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right [is] he.

Proverbs 30:5

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

Psalms 18:30

  • [As for] God, his way [is] perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he [is] a buckler to all those that trust in him.

Matthew 5:48

  • Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

2 Samuel 22:3

  • 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.

Psalms 119:140

  • ¶ Thy word [is] very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.

Psalms 12:6

  • The words of the LORD [are] pure words: [as] silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.

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Commentary for 2 Samuel 22:31

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H410
    There are 307 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֵל
    Transliteration: ʼêl
    Pronunciation: ale
    Description: shortened from אַיִל; strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity); God (god), [idiom] goodly, [idiom] great, idol, might(-y one), power, strong. Compare names in '-el.'
  2. Strong's Number: H1870
    There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
    Transliteration: derek
    Pronunciation: deh'-rek
    Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever).
  3. Strong's Number: H8549
    There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תָּמִים
    Transliteration: tâmîym
    Pronunciation: taw-meem'
    Description: from תָּמַם; entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth; without blemish, complete, full, perfect, sincerely (-ity), sound, without spot, undefiled, upright(-ly), whole.
  4. Strong's Number: H565
    There are 904 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִמְרָה
    Transliteration: ʼimrâh
    Pronunciation: im-raw'
    Description: or אֶמְרָה; feminine of אֵמֶר, and meaning the same; {something said}; commandment, speech, word.
  5. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
  6. Strong's Number: H6884
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צָרַף
    Transliteration: tsâraph
    Pronunciation: tsaw-raf'
    Description: a primitive root; to fuse (metal), i.e. refine (literally or figuratively); cast, (re-) fine(-er), founder, goldsmith, melt, pure, purge away, try.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.