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my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He trains my hands for war, So that my arms can bend (pull back) a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You teach my hands to fight and my arms to use a bow of bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He teacheth my hands to war; so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle so that my arms can bend an [archer's] bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He trains me for battle, so that I can use the strongest bow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He has trained my hands for battle readiness— I can bend a bow made out of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Teaching my hands for battle, "" And a bow of bronze was brought down by my arms,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Teaching my hands for battle, And brought down was a bow of brass by mine arms,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Teaching my hands to the war, And bringing down the brazen bow by mine arm.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_samuel/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He teacheth my bands to war: and maketh my arms like a bow of brass. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />teaching my hands to do battle, and making my arms like a bow of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who trained my hands for war, my arms to bend even a bow of bronze. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He teaches my hands to war, and strengthens my arms like a bow of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For he teaches my hands for war and he strengthens my arms like a bow of brass!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who traineth my hands for war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He teaches my hands to war, and has broken a brazen bow by my arm.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-35.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=6932" 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">34</span>He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. <span class="reftext">35</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3925.htm" title="3925: mə·lam·mêḏ (V-Piel-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to goad, i.e. to teach:(un-) accustomed, X diligently, expert, instruct, learn, skilful, teach(-er,ing).">He trains</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: yā·ḏay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">my hands</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: lam·mil·ḥā·māh (Prep-l, Art:: N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">for battle;</a> <a href="/hebrew/2220.htm" title="2220: zə·rō·‘ō·ṯāy (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Arm, shoulder, strength. Or zroao; and zrowpah; or zrowah; from zara'; the arm, or the foreleg; figuratively, force.">my arms</a> <a href="/hebrew/5181.htm" title="5181: wə·ni·ḥaṯ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To go down, descend. A primitive root; to sink, i.e. Descend; causatively, to press or lead down.">can bend</a> <a href="/hebrew/7198.htm" title="7198: qe·šeṯ- (N-fsc) -- A bow. From qashah in the original sense of bending: a bow, for shooting or the iris.">a bow</a> <a href="/hebrew/5154.htm" title="5154: nə·ḥū·šāh (N-fs) -- Copper, bronze. Or nchushah; feminine of nachuwsh; copper.">of bronze.</a> </span><span class="reftext">36</span>You have given me Your shield of salvation, and Your gentleness exalts me.…<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/18-34.htm">Psalm 18:34</a></span><br />He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></span><br />Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-2.htm">Isaiah 49:2</a></span><br />He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-17</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="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a></span><br />He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-34.htm">1 Samuel 17:34-37</a></span><br />David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. / Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” ...<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="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-33</a></span><br />It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear. / He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-39.htm">Psalm 18:39</a></span><br />You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-15.htm">Isaiah 41:15</a></span><br />Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-26.htm">1 Corinthians 9:26-27</a></span><br />Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. / No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-31.htm">Psalm 18:31</a></span><br />For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He teaches my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms.</p><p class="hdg">teacheth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-33.htm">Psalm 18:33,34</a></b></br> He maketh my feet like hinds' <i>feet</i>, and setteth me upon my high places… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Psalm 144:1</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. Blessed <i>be</i> the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, <i>and</i> my fingers to fight:</p><p class="hdg">to war [heb] for the war </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-9.htm">Psalm 46:9</a></b></br> He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/39-3.htm">Ezekiel 39:3,9,10</a></b></br> And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-33.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/romans/11-10.htm">Bend</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-10.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/2_samuel/16-4.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/2_samuel/6-8.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-16.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-25.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Steel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-10.htm">Teaches</a> <a href="/judges/8-16.htm">Teacheth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/1-18.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Traineth</a> <a href="/psalms/144-1.htm">Trains</a> <a href="/2_samuel/21-20.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/23-7.htm">Arms</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/job/15-29.htm">Bend</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-42.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-40.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-14.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/1_kings/5-9.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-13.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-16.htm">Expert</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-6.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/job/20-24.htm">Steel</a> <a href="/job/15-5.htm">Teaches</a> <a href="/job/15-5.htm">Teacheth</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-2.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Traineth</a> <a href="/psalms/18-34.htm">Trains</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-17.htm">War</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>He trains my hands for battle;</b><br>This phrase highlights the divine preparation and empowerment that God provides to His servants. In the context of David's life, it reflects his experiences as a warrior and king, where he often faced physical battles. The training of hands for battle can be seen as both literal and spiritual, emphasizing God's role in equipping His people for the challenges they face. This concept is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/psalms/144.htm">Psalm 144:1</a>, where David praises God for training his hands for war. The idea of God as a trainer or teacher is a recurring theme, illustrating His involvement in the lives of believers, preparing them for spiritual warfare as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-18</a>.<p><b>my arms can bend a bow of bronze.</b><br>Bending a bow of bronze signifies extraordinary strength and capability, as bronze was a strong and durable metal in ancient times. This imagery suggests that with God's help, David was able to achieve feats beyond natural human ability. Historically, bronze was used for weapons and armor, indicating advanced military technology of the time. The mention of a bronze bow also symbolizes resilience and power, qualities that God imparts to His followers. This strength is not merely physical but also spiritual, as seen in <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a>, where Paul speaks of doing all things through Christ who strengthens him. The bow of bronze can also be seen as a type of Christ, who provides strength and victory to believers, enabling them to overcome spiritual adversaries.<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 empowerment throughout his life, particularly in battles.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The divine trainer and protector, who equips David with the skills and strength necessary for warfare.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation that David leads and defends, often facing numerous enemies and challenges.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/b/battle.htm">Battle</a></b><br>Represents the physical and spiritual conflicts that David encounters, requiring divine assistance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/b/bow_of_bronze.htm">Bow of Bronze</a></b><br>A metaphor for strength and resilience, indicating the supernatural empowerment David receives from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_empowerment.htm">Divine Empowerment</a></b><br>God equips us with the necessary skills and strength to face our battles, both physical and spiritual. Just as David was trained for warfare, we are equipped for the spiritual battles we face daily.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparation.htm">Spiritual Preparation</a></b><br>Like David, we must be prepared for the battles of life by relying on God's strength and guidance. This involves prayer, studying Scripture, and putting on the full armor of God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/metaphor_of_strength.htm">Metaphor of Strength</a></b><br>The "bow of bronze" symbolizes resilience and strength beyond human capability. In our lives, God provides us with the fortitude to withstand challenges that seem insurmountable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a></b><br>David's life exemplifies faith in action. We are called to trust in God's provision and act courageously, knowing that He is our strength.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflect on past victories and God's faithfulness in your life. This remembrance strengthens our faith and trust in His continued provision and protection.<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/can_christians_practice_martial_arts.htm">Can Christians engage in martial arts practice?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_militarism.htm">What defines militarism?</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><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 35-37.</span> - <p><span class="accented">"He teaeheth my hands to war;<br />And mine arms can bend a bow of bronze.<br />And thou hast given me thy saving shield;<br />And thy hearing of me hath made me great.<br />Thou hast enlarged my steps under me;<br />And my feet have not slipped."</span> <span class="cmt_word">Bow of bronze.</span> In <a href="/job/20-24.htm">Job 20:24</a> we also read of bows made of this metal, or compound of metals, which was a far more ancient material for weapons than steel. The bending of such a bow was proof of great strength, and the last artifice of Penelope, to save herself from the suitors, was to promise her hand to the man who could bend Ulysses' bow. <span class="cmt_word">Thy hearing of me;</span> in <a href="/psalms/18-35.htm">Psalm 18:35</a>, and Authorized Version and Revised Version here, "thy gentleness." The words in the Hebrew are very nearly alike, but the Septuagint notices the difference, and translates "hearing" in this place, but "chastisement" in the psalm. The Vulgate has "gentleness" or "mildness" here, and "discipline" in the psalm. The Syriac alone has "discipline" in both places. <span class="cmt_word">My feet;</span> literally, <span class="accented">ankle bones</span>, the weakness of which causes men to totter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-35.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">He trains</span><br /><span class="heb">מְלַמֵּ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(mə·lam·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3925.htm">Strong's 3925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To exercise in, learn</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my hands</span><br /><span class="heb">יָדַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḏay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for battle;</span><br /><span class="heb">לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(lam·mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my arms</span><br /><span class="heb">זְרֹעֹתָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(zə·rō·‘ō·ṯāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2220.htm">Strong's 2220: </a> </span><span class="str2">The arm, the foreleg, force</span><br /><br /><span class="word">can bend</span><br /><span class="heb">וְנִחַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ni·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5181.htm">Strong's 5181: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sink, descend, to press, lead down</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a bow</span><br /><span class="heb">קֶֽשֶׁת־</span> <span class="translit">(qe·šeṯ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7198.htm">Strong's 7198: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bow, for, shooting, the iris</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of bronze.</span><br /><span class="heb">נְחוּשָׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(nə·ḥū·šāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5154.htm">Strong's 5154: </a> </span><span class="str2">Copper, bronze</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-35.htm">2 Samuel 22:35 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:35 He teaches my hands to war so (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:34"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:34" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-36.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:36"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:36" /></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>