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the voice of the Most High resounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“The LORD thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“The LORD thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The LORD thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The LORD thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Yahweh thundered from heaven, And the Most High gave forth His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“The LORD thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the Most High made his voice heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the Most High projected His voice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Jehovah thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />LORD Most High, your voice thundered from the heavens. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven. The Most High made his voice heard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the LORD thundered from the sky, and the voice of Almighty God was heard. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD roared from heaven! The Most High let his voice be heard!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from the sky; the sovereign One shouted loudly. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Yahweh thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />YHWH thunders from the heavens, "" And the Most High gives forth His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Thunder from the heavens doth Jehovah, And the Most High giveth forth His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Jehovah will thunder from the heavens, And the Most High will give his voice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The Lord shall thunder from heaven: and the most high shall give forth his voice. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The Lord will thunder from heaven; and the Most High will utter his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the Most High made his voice resound. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the Most High uttered his voice.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice, hail and coals of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And LORD JEHOVAH thundered in the Heavens and The Most High gave his voice: hailstones and coals of fire<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven, And the Most High gave forth His voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The Lord thundered out of heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=6783" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">David's Song of Deliverance</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>From the brightness of His presence coals of fire blazed forth. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">The LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/7481.htm" title="7481: yar·‘êm (V-Hifil-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To thunder. A primitive root; to tumble, i.e. Be violently agitated; specifically, to crash; figuratively, to irritate.">thundered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/8064.htm" title="8064: šā·ma·yim (N-mp) -- Heaven, sky. Dual of an unused singular shameh; from an unused root meaning to be lofty; the sky.">heaven;</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·w·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/5945.htm" title="5945: wə·‘el·yō·wn (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme. From alah; an elevation, i.e. Lofty; as title, the Supreme.">of the Most High</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">resounded.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Psalm 18:13</a></span><br />The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/37-4.htm">Job 37:4-5</a></span><br />Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. / God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Psalm 29:3-4</a></span><br />The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. / The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16</a></span><br />On the third day, when morning came, there was thunder and lightning. A thick cloud was upon the mountain, and a very loud blast of the ram’s horn went out, so that all the people in the camp trembled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Isaiah 30:30</a></span><br />And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Revelation 4:5</a></span><br />From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. Before the throne burned seven torches of fire. These are the seven spirits of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/77-18.htm">Psalm 77:18</a></span><br />Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/104-7.htm">Psalm 104:7</a></span><br />At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-3.htm">Isaiah 33:3</a></span><br />The peoples flee the thunder of Your voice; the nations scatter when You rise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/10-5.htm">Ezekiel 10:5</a></span><br />The sound of the wings of the cherubim could be heard as far as the outer court, like the voice of God Almighty when He speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a></span><br />At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. / And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Revelation 11:19</a></span><br />Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder, an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-33.htm">Psalm 68:33</a></span><br />to Him who rides upon the highest heavens of old; behold, His mighty voice resounds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">Jeremiah 25:30</a></span><br />So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-26.htm">Hebrews 12:26</a></span><br />At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.</p><p class="hdg">thundered</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/19-6.htm">Exodus 19:6</a></b></br> And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These <i>are</i> the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/5-20.htm">Judges 5:20</a></b></br> They fought from heaven; the stars in their courses fought against Sisera.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/2-10.htm">1 Samuel 2:10</a></b></br> The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-10.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-10.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">High</a> <a href="/judges/9-37.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/1_samuel/4-5.htm">Resounded</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-15.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-18.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/1_samuel/7-10.htm">Thundered</a> <a href="/judges/17-2.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-7.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-15.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-17.htm">High</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-27.htm">Highest</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-45.htm">Resounded</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">Sounding</a> <a href="/job/26-14.htm">Thunder</a> <a href="/psalms/18-13.htm">Thundered</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-32.htm">Uttered</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-2.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-1.htm">David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The LORD thundered from heaven;</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the power and majesty of God, often depicted in the Bible as manifesting through natural phenomena like thunder. In the ancient Near Eastern context, thunder was commonly associated with divine presence and authority. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages, such as <a href="/psalms/29-3.htm">Psalm 29:3</a>, where the voice of the LORD is described as being over the waters, and the God of glory thunders. The thunder from heaven signifies God's direct intervention and His supreme power over creation. It also recalls the theophany at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-16.htm">Exodus 19:16-19</a>), where God's presence was accompanied by thunder and lightning, underscoring His holiness and the seriousness of His covenant with Israel.<p><b>the voice of the Most High resounded.</b><br>The "voice of the Most High" further illustrates God's sovereignty and His position as the ultimate authority. The title "Most High" (Hebrew: Elyon) is used throughout the Old Testament to denote God's supremacy over all other gods and powers, as seen in <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a> and <a href="/psalms/47-2.htm">Psalm 47:2</a>. The resounding voice indicates not only the power but also the clarity and reach of God's communication. This can be connected to the New Testament, where God's voice is heard at the baptism of Jesus (<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a>), affirming Jesus as His beloved Son. The resounding voice also serves as a reminder of God's ability to speak into the lives of His people, providing guidance, judgment, and reassurance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and faithfulness throughout his life. This chapter is a song of thanksgiving for God's protection and deliverance from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness. In this verse, He is depicted as a powerful force, thundering from heaven.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heaven.htm">Heaven</a></b><br>The dwelling place of God, symbolizing His sovereignty and authority over all creation. The thunder from heaven signifies divine intervention and power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_most_high.htm">The Most High (Elyon)</a></b><br>A title for God that emphasizes His supreme authority and exalted position above all other powers and deities.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/thunder.htm">Thunder</a></b><br>A natural phenomenon used metaphorically to describe God's powerful and awe-inspiring voice, indicating His might and the seriousness of His intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a></b><br>The imagery of thunder from heaven reminds us of God's ultimate authority over creation. We can trust in His power to intervene in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_voice_of_god.htm">The Voice of God</a></b><br>God's voice is powerful and commanding. We should be attentive to His guidance and commands, recognizing His voice in our lives through Scripture and prayer.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>Just as God intervened in David's life, He is actively involved in our lives today. We should seek His help and trust in His timing and methods.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/praise_and_thanksgiving.htm">Praise and Thanksgiving</a></b><br>Like David, we should cultivate a heart of gratitude, acknowledging God's past deliverances and expressing our thankfulness through worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflecting on God's past faithfulness can strengthen our faith and encourage us to rely on Him in present and future challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_57_align_with_2_sam_11.htm">How does Psalm 57's depiction of David's unwavering trust align with other biblical passages that portray his moral failures (e.g., 2 Samuel 11)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible_books'_order.htm">What is the order of the Bible's books?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_redshift_mean.htm">What actions do angels perform?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_power_does_praying_together_hold.htm">What power does praying together hold?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_samuel/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">From heaven.</span>--Psalms 18, "in the heavens," a difference found in the original; the two are otherwise alike in the Hebrew, except that the psalm adds the words, "hail <span class= "ital">stones </span>and coals of fire."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 14-16.</span> - <p><span class="accented">"Jehovah thundered from heaven,<br />And the Most High uttered his voice.<br />And he sent forth arrows, and scattered them [the evil doers];<br />Lightning, and terrified them.</span> <p><span class="accented">And the sea beds became visible,<br />The foundations of the world were laid bare,<br />At the rebuke of Jehovah,<br />By the breath of the wind of his nostril."</span> <span class="cmt_word">Terrified</span>. The verb signifies" to strike with sodden terror and alarm" (see <a href="/exodus/14-24.htm">Exodus 14:24</a>; <a href="/joshua/10-10.htm">Joshua 10:10</a>). It describes here the panic caused by the lightning, and by the violent throes of nature, so powerfully described in ver. 16. <span class="cmt_word">Laid bare.</span> This is the meaning of the word "discovered" in the Authorized Version. When the version was made, it was equivalent to "uncovered," but has now changed its signification. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3069.htm">Strong's 3069: </a> </span><span class="str2">YHWH</span><br /><br /><span class="word">thundered</span><br /><span class="heb">יַרְעֵ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(yar·‘êm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7481.htm">Strong's 7481: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tumble, be violently agitated, to crash, to irritate</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִן־</span> <span class="translit">(min-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heaven;</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁמַ֖יִם</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ma·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8064.htm">Strong's 8064: </a> </span><span class="str2">Heaven, sky</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the voice</span><br /><span class="heb">קוֹלֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(qō·w·lōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the Most High</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעֶלְי֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘el·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5945.htm">Strong's 5945: </a> </span><span class="str2">An elevation, lofty, as title, the Supreme</span><br /><br /><span class="word">resounded.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֵּ֥ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-14.htm">2 Samuel 22:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:14 Yahweh thundered from heaven (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>