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Glowing coals blazed forth from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Smoke went up from His nostrils, And devouring fire from His mouth; Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Smoke went up out of His nostrils, And fire from His mouth was devouring; Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Smoke went up out of His nostrils, Fire from His mouth devoured; Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Smoke went up out of His nostrils, And fire from His mouth devoured; Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Smoke went up out of His nostrils, And fire from His mouth devoured; Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Smoke went up out of His nostrils, And devouring fire from His mouth; Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Smoke rose from his nostrils, and consuming fire came from his mouth; coals were set ablaze by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; coals were set ablaze by it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, And fire out of his mouth devoured: Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and breathed out smoke. Scorching heat and fiery flames spewed from your mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Smoke went up from his nostrils, and a raging fire came out of his mouth. Glowing coals flared up from it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Smoke poured out of his nostrils, a consuming flame and burning coals from his mouth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Smoke poured out of his nostrils, and fire from his mouth kindling coals to flame by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Smoke went up out of his nostrils. Fire out of his mouth devoured. Coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Smoke went up out of his nostrils. Consuming fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Smoke has gone up by His nostrils, "" And fire devours from His mouth; Brands have been kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Gone up hath smoke by His nostrils. And fire from His mouth devoureth, Brands have been kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Smoke went up in his anger, And fire from his mouth shall consume: Coals were kindled from it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />A smoke went up from his nostrils, and a devouring fire out of his mouth: coals were kindled by it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Smoke ascends from his nostrils, and fire from his mouth will devour; coals have been kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Smoke rose in his nostrils, a devouring fire from his mouth; it kindled coals into flame. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There went up a smoke because of his anger, and fire kindled out of his face; and coals were kindled by it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Smoke arose in his passion and fire from his face was kindled, also coals were kindled from him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Smoke arose up in His nostrils, And fire out of His mouth did devour; Coals flamed forth from Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There went up a smoke in his wrath, and fire out of his mouth devours: coals were kindled at it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-9.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=6752" 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">8</span>Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6227.htm" title="6227: ‘ā·šān (N-ms) -- Smoke. From ashan; smoke, literally or figuratively.">Smoke</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">rose</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: bə·’ap·pōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">from His nostrils,</a> <a href="/hebrew/398.htm" title="398: tō·ḵêl (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To eat. A primitive root; to eat.">and consuming</a> <a href="/hebrew/784.htm" title="784: wə·’êš (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- A fire. A primitive word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: mim·men·nū (Prep:: 3ms) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">came from</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: mip·pîw (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">His mouth;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1513.htm" title="1513: ge·ḥā·lîm (N-mp) -- Coal. Or gacheleth; from an unused root meaning to glow or kindle; an ember.">glowing coals</a> <a href="/hebrew/1197.htm" title="1197: bā·‘ă·rū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To kindle, consume, to be, brutish. A primitive root; to kindle, i.e. Consume; also to be(-come) brutish.">blazed forth.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.…<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/18-8.htm">Psalm 18:8</a></span><br />Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a></span><br />Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-11.htm">Deuteronomy 4:11</a></span><br />You came near and stood at the base of the mountain, a mountain blazing with fire to the heavens, with black clouds and deep darkness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-27.htm">Isaiah 30:27-28</a></span><br />Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire. / His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/15-8.htm">Revelation 15:8</a></span><br />And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one could enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-3.htm">Psalm 97:3-5</a></span><br />Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. / His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. / The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-4.htm">Isaiah 6:4</a></span><br />At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-5.htm">Nahum 1:5-6</a></span><br />The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. / Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-5.htm">Habakkuk 3:5</a></span><br />Plague went before Him, and fever followed in His steps.<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="/revelation/8-5.htm">Revelation 8:5</a></span><br />Then the angel took the censer, filled it with fire from the altar, and hurled it to the earth; and there were peals of thunder, rumblings, flashes of lightning, and an earthquake.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm">Psalm 144:5-6</a></span><br />Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke. / Flash forth Your lightning and scatter them; shoot Your arrows and rout them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1-2</a></span><br />If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, / as fire kindles the brushwood and causes the water to boil, to make Your name known to Your enemies, so that the nations will tremble at Your presence!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/14-10.htm">Revelation 14:10</a></span><br />he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it.</p><p class="hdg">went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">2 Samuel 22:16</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/15-7.htm">Exodus 15:7</a></b></br> And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, <i>which</i> consumed them as stubble.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a></b></br> And mount Sinai was altogether on a smoke, because the LORD descended upon it in fire: and the smoke thereof ascended as the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mount quaked greatly.</p><p class="hdg">out of his [heb] by his </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/3-5.htm">Habakkuk 3:5</a></b></br> Before him went the pestilence, and burning coals went forth at his feet.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/judges/13-20.htm">Blazed</a> <a href="/judges/15-5.htm">Brands</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-7.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/numbers/16-37.htm">Coals</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-24.htm">Consuming</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-8.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-8.htm">Devoured</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-25.htm">Devoureth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-24.htm">Devouring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/14-31.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Flamed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/exodus/11-8.htm">Glowing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/12-5.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/1_samuel/25-23.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-25.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Nose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-21.htm">Nostrils</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-8.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-16.htm">Smoke</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Blazed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Brands</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Coals</a> <a href="/job/9-22.htm">Consuming</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-23.htm">Devour</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Devoured</a> <a href="/job/18-13.htm">Devoureth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Devouring</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Flamed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Glowing</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-13.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-21.htm">Lighted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-28.htm">Nose</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-16.htm">Nostrils</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-39.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/job/41-20.htm">Smoke</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'; 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The metaphor of smoke rising from the nostrils is reminiscent of a snorting, powerful animal, suggesting divine wrath and strength. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such imagery would be understood as a demonstration of a deity's might. This phrase can be connected to other biblical passages where God's anger is described with similar imagery, such as in <a href="/psalms/18-8.htm">Psalm 18:8</a>, which parallels this verse. It emphasizes the seriousness of God's judgment and His active involvement in the affairs of humanity.<p><b>and consuming fire came from His mouth</b><br>Fire is a common biblical symbol for God's holiness and judgment. The consuming fire from God's mouth signifies His ability to destroy and purify. This imagery is consistent with other scriptural references, such as <a href="/deuteronomy/4-24.htm">Deuteronomy 4:24</a>, which describes God as a "consuming fire." It also foreshadows the final judgment and purification of the world, as seen in <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a>, where a sharp sword comes from the mouth of Christ to strike down the nations. This phrase highlights God's power to enact justice and His role as the ultimate judge.<p><b>glowing coals blazed forth</b><br>The glowing coals represent the intense and purifying nature of God's presence. In the ancient world, coals were used for refining metals, symbolizing purification and judgment. This imagery is also found in <a href="/isaiah/6-6.htm">Isaiah 6:6-7</a>, where a seraphim touches Isaiah's lips with a live coal to purify him. The blazing forth of coals signifies the active and dynamic nature of God's intervention in the world. It underscores the theme of divine purification and the transformative power of God's presence, which is both fearsome and purifying.<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 power. This chapter is a song of thanksgiving for God's protection and deliverance from his enemies.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted with vivid imagery to convey His power and might. The verse uses metaphorical language to describe God's wrath and judgment.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies_of_david.htm">Enemies of David</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the context of the chapter involves David's deliverance from his enemies, which is the backdrop for this expression of God's power.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which David ruled, often facing threats from surrounding nations. God's protection over Israel is a recurring theme in David's life and songs.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/theophany.htm">Theophany</a></b><br>This event is a manifestation of God, often described with natural phenomena like fire and smoke, symbolizing His presence and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_power_and_majesty.htm">God's Power and Majesty</a></b><br>The imagery of smoke and fire illustrates God's overwhelming power and majesty. Believers should stand in awe of God's might and recognize His authority over all creation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_righteous_judgment.htm">God's Righteous Judgment</a></b><br>The consuming fire represents God's righteous judgment against sin and evil. Christians are reminded of the seriousness of sin and the need for repentance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as God delivered David from his enemies, He is faithful to deliver His people today. Trust in God's protection and provision in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_fire_in_scripture.htm">Symbolism of Fire in Scripture</a></b><br>Fire often symbolizes purification and the presence of God. Believers are called to live holy lives, allowing God's refining fire to purify their hearts.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fear_of_the_lord.htm">The Fear of the Lord</a></b><br>Understanding God's power should lead to a healthy fear of the Lord, characterized by reverence, obedience, and worship.<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/literal_vs._metaphorical_in_2_samuel_22.htm">(2 Samuel 22) How can we tell which elements of this praise song are meant literally versus those intended as metaphorical or hyperbolic language?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_samuel_22_and_psalm_18_differ.htm">(2 Samuel 22 compared with Psalm 18) Why do these passages have slight variations if both are supposed to be inspired or accurate accounts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_2_sam_9_7-10_conflict_with_david's_claim.htm">Does the sudden bestowal of Saul's property to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:7-10 conflict with earlier accounts suggesting David had already taken Saul's possessions?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_forbid_david_from_building.htm">In 1 Chronicles 28:3, why would a God of peace forbid David from building the temple simply because he had shed blood, yet historically use wars and conquests to establish Israel?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-9.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">Smoke</span><br /><span class="heb">עָשָׁן֙</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·šān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6227.htm">Strong's 6227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Smoke</span><br /><br /><span class="word">rose</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֤ה</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> </span><span class="str2">To ascend, in, actively</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from His nostrils,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאַפּ֔וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and consuming</span><br /><span class="heb">תֹּאכֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(tō·ḵêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_398.htm">Strong's 398: </a> </span><span class="str2">To eat</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fire</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֥שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_784.htm">Strong's 784: </a> </span><span class="str2">A fire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">came from</span><br /><span class="heb">מִמֶּֽנּוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mim·men·nū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<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">His mouth;</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפִּ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pîw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">glowing coals</span><br /><span class="heb">גֶּחָלִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(ge·ḥā·lîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1513.htm">Strong's 1513: </a> </span><span class="str2">An ember</span><br /><br /><span class="word">flamed forth.</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּעֲר֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(bā·‘ă·rū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1197.htm">Strong's 1197: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kindle, consume, to be, brutish</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-9.htm">2 Samuel 22:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-9.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:9 Smoke went up out of his nostrils (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:10" /></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>