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no warrior escapes by his great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The best-equipped army cannot save a king, nor is great strength enough to save a warrior.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />No king <i>is</i> saved by the multitude of an army; A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The king is not saved by a mighty army; A warrior is not rescued by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The king is not saved by a mighty army; A warrior is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The king is not saved by a mighty army; A warrior is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The king is not saved by a mighty army; A warrior is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The king is not saved by the great size of his army; A warrior is not rescued by his great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be rescued by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be delivered by great strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Mighty armies alone cannot win wars for a king; great strength by itself cannot keep a soldier safe. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />No king achieves a victory with a large army. No warrior rescues himself by his own great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A king does not win because of his powerful army; a soldier does not triumph because of his strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A king is not saved by a large army; a mighty soldier is not delivered by his great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />No king is saved by his vast army; no warrior is delivered by his great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />There is no king saved by the multitude of an army. A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />There is no king saved by the multitude of an army. A mighty man is not delivered by great strength. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The king is not saved by the multitude of a force. A mighty man is not delivered, "" By abundance of power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The king is not saved by the multitude of a force. A mighty man is not delivered, By abundance of power.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The king was not saved by much strength: the strong one will not be delivered by much power.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The king is not saved by a great army: nor shall the giant be saved by his own great strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 32:16>The king is not saved by great power, nor will the giant be saved by his many powers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A king is not saved by a great army, nor a warrior delivered by great strength. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />A king is not saved by his great army; a warrior is not delivered by his great strength.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The king is not saved by the multitude of a host; neither a mighty man delivers by much strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />A King is not saved by a multitude of an army, neither is a mighty man delivered by the multitude of his power.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />A king is not saved by the multitude of a host; A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A king is not saved by reason of a great host; and a giant shall not be delivered by the greatness of his strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/33-16.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/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=3578" 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/psalms/33.htm">Praise to the Creator</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>He shapes the hearts of each; He considers all their works. <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên- (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">No</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: nō·wō·šā‘ (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">is saved</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: bə·rāḇ- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">by his vast</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥā·yil (N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">army;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">no</a> <a href="/hebrew/1368.htm" title="1368: gib·bō·wr (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty. Or gibbor; intensive from the same as geber; powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant.">warrior</a> <a href="/hebrew/5337.htm" title="5337: yin·nā·ṣêl (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver. ">is delivered</a> <a href="/hebrew/7230.htm" title="7230: bə·rāḇ- (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Multitude, abundance, greatness. From rabab; abundance.">by his great</a> <a href="/hebrew/3581.htm" title="3581: kō·aḥ (N-ms) -- Or kowach; from an unused root meaning to be firm; vigor, literally or figuratively; also a large lizard.">strength.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.…<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="/proverbs/21-31.htm">Proverbs 21:31</a></span><br />A horse is prepared for the day of battle, but victory is of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a></span><br />And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></span><br />Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/1-7.htm">Hosea 1:7</a></span><br />Yet I will have compassion on the house of Judah, and I will save them—not by bow or sword or war, not by horses and cavalry, but by the LORD their God.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/4-6.htm">Zechariah 4:6</a></span><br />So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-23.htm">Jeremiah 9:23-24</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Isaiah 30:15-16</a></span><br />For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” / “No,” you say, “we will flee on horses.” Therefore you will flee! “We will ride swift horses,” but your pursuers will be faster.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17</a></span><br />“Do not be afraid,” Elisha answered, “for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” / Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/44-6.htm">Psalm 44:6-7</a></span><br />For I do not trust in my bow, nor does my sword save me. / For You save us from our enemies; You put those who hate us to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a></span><br />Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27-29</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, / so that no one may boast in His presence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/10-3.htm">2 Corinthians 10:3-4</a></span><br />For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-12</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.</p><p class="hdg">no king</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/44-3.htm">Psalm 44:3,6,7</a></b></br> For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/14-17.htm">Exodus 14:17,18,28</a></b></br> And I, behold, I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them: and I will get me honour upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/11-4.htm">Joshua 11:4-8</a></b></br> And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that <i>is</i> upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many… </p><p class="hdg">mighty</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/14-12.htm">Joshua 14:12</a></b></br> Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims <i>were</i> there, and <i>that</i> the cities <i>were</i> great <i>and</i> fenced: if so be the LORD <i>will be</i> with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-4.htm">1 Samuel 17:4,45-49</a></b></br> And there went out a champion out of the camp of the Philistines, named Goliath, of Gath, whose height <i>was</i> six cubits and a span… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">2 Samuel 21:16-22</a></b></br> And Ishbibenob, which <i>was</i> of the sons of the giant, the weight of whose spear <i>weighed</i> three hundred <i>shekels</i> of brass in weight, he being girded with a new <i>sword</i>, thought to have slain David… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/18-14.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Army</a> <a href="/psalms/31-8.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-17.htm">Escapes</a> <a href="/job/40-16.htm">Force</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Host</a> <a href="/esther/9-25.htm">King's</a> <a href="/psalms/32-6.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/5-10.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/psalms/29-4.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/32-7.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/22-5.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/job/36-18.htm">Size</a> <a href="/psalms/32-4.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/31-24.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/16-14.htm">Warrior</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/psalms/68-27.htm">Army</a> <a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Escapes</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Force</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/psalms/68-11.htm">Host</a> <a href="/psalms/45-5.htm">King's</a> <a href="/psalms/35-18.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/psalms/42-4.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/psalms/34-6.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/ezekiel/40-10.htm">Size</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/psalms/78-65.htm">Warrior</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-1.htm">God is to be praised for his goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">for his power</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-12.htm">and for his providence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Confidence is to be placed in God</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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In the ancient Near East, kings often measured their strength by the size of their armies, believing that a large force could secure victory and protect their reign. However, biblical history repeatedly shows that true deliverance comes from God, not human resources. For example, in <a href="/2_chronicles/20.htm">2 Chronicles 20</a>, King Jehoshaphat faced a vast army but was delivered by God’s intervention rather than military strength. This theme is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/20-7.htm">Psalm 20:7</a>, which contrasts trust in chariots and horses with trust in the name of the Lord.<p><b>no warrior is delivered by his great strength.</b><br>This part of the verse highlights the limitations of individual prowess and physical strength. In biblical times, warriors were esteemed for their combat skills and bravery, often seen as heroes capable of turning the tide of battle. Yet, the Bible consistently teaches that human strength is insufficient for true deliverance. The story of David and Goliath in <a href="/1_samuel/17.htm">1 Samuel 17</a> illustrates this point, where David, a young shepherd, defeats the giant Goliath not by physical might but by faith in God. This phrase also points to the broader biblical principle that God’s power is made perfect in weakness, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>, where Paul speaks of God’s grace being sufficient and His power being perfected in human weakness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/k/king.htm">King</a></b><br>Represents human authority and power, often seen as a figure of leadership and might.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/w/warrior.htm">Warrior</a></b><br>Symbolizes individual strength and skill, often associated with personal ability and courage.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/army.htm">Army</a></b><br>A collective force, representing human efforts and resources in achieving security and victory.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god_over_human_strength.htm">Dependence on God Over Human Strength</a></b><br>Human strength and resources are insufficient for true deliverance. We must rely on God’s power and sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_illusion_of_security_in_numbers.htm">The Illusion of Security in Numbers</a></b><br>Trusting in numbers or resources can lead to a false sense of security. True security is found in God alone.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders and those in authority should recognize that their success and safety are ultimately in God’s hands, not their own capabilities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare_and_divine_assistance.htm">Spiritual Warfare and Divine Assistance</a></b><br>In spiritual battles, reliance on God’s strength and guidance is crucial. Human efforts alone cannot achieve spiritual victories.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/humility_in_personal_achievements.htm">Humility in Personal Achievements</a></b><br>Personal achievements and strengths should be viewed with humility, acknowledging God as the source of all abilities and successes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_makes_animals_clean_or_unclean.htm">Do you trust in chariots or the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_the_key_events_in_2_samuel.htm">What are the key events in 2 Samuel?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_you_trust_in_chariots_or_the_lord.htm">Do you trust in chariots or the Lord?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_militarism.htm">What defines militarism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) <span class= "bld">There is no king.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">The king doth not triumph by the greatness of his force.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">There is no king saved by the multitude of an host</span>; literally, <span class="accented">the king is not saved by the greatness of his host.</span> The article, however, is used generically, as it is with "horse" in the next verse, so that the translation of the Authorized Version gives the true sense. (For illustration of the sentiment, see <a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a>; 1 Macc. 3:19.) <span class="cmt_word">A mighty man is not delivered by much strength</span> (comp. <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">1 Samuel 17:47</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/33-16.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">No</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵֽין־</span> <span class="translit">(’ên-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭מֶּלֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is saved</span><br /><span class="heb">נוֹשָׁ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(nō·wō·šā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by his vast</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרָב־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rāḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">army;</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֑יִל</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·yil)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength</span><br /><br /><span class="word">no</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">warrior</span><br /><span class="heb">גִּ֝בּ֗וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(gib·bō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1368.htm">Strong's 1368: </a> </span><span class="str2">Powerful, warrior, tyrant</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is delivered</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנָּצֵ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(yin·nā·ṣêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5337.htm">Strong's 5337: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by his great</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּרָב־</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rāḇ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7230.htm">Strong's 7230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, abundance, greatness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">strength.</span><br /><span class="heb">כֹּֽחַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(kō·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3581.htm">Strong's 3581: </a> </span><span class="str2">A small reptile (of unknown species)</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 33:16 There is no king saved by (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/33-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 33:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/33-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 33:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 33:17" /></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>