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dark clouds were under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He opened the heavens and came down; dark storm clouds were beneath his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens and came down; thick darkness was under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness <i>was</i> under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down With darkness under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He also bowed the heavens down low, and came down With thick darkness under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He bowed the heavens also, and came down With thick darkness under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He bowed the heavens also, and came down With thick darkness under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He bowed the heavens and came down With thick darkness under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_samuel/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“He bowed the heavens also, and came down With thick darkness under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_samuel/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He bent the heavens and came down, total darkness beneath his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He parted the heavens and came down, a dark cloud beneath His feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_samuel/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_samuel/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />You opened the heavens like curtains, and you came down with storm clouds under your feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_samuel/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and thick darkness was under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_samuel/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He spread apart the heavens and came down with a dark cloud under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_samuel/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He tore the sky open and came down, with a dark cloud under his feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_samuel/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He deformed heaven itself as he descended. Thick darkness enveloped his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_samuel/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_samuel/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_samuel/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down. Thick darkness was under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_samuel/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down. Thick darkness was under his feet. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And He inclines the heavens and comes down, "" And thick darkness [is] under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_samuel/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He inclineth heaven, and cometh down, And thick darkness is under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_samuel/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will incline the heavens and come down; And darkness under his feet.<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 bowed the heavens, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He bent down the heavens, and it descended; and a fog was beneath his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_samuel/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He parted the heavens and came down, a dark cloud under his feet. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens, and came down; thick darkness was under his feet.<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 bowed the heavens and came down; and darkness was under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he bent Heaven and he came down and dark clouds were under his feet<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_samuel/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_samuel/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he bowed the heavens, and came down, and <i>there was</i> darkness under his feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_samuel/22-10.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=6761" 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">9</span>Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5186.htm" title="5186: way·yêṭ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away; used in a great variety of application.">He parted</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.">the heavens</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: way·yê·raḏ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">and came down</a> <a href="/hebrew/6205.htm" title="6205: wa·‘ă·rā·p̄el (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Cloud, heavy cloud. Probably from araph; gloom.">with dark clouds</a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: ta·ḥaṯ (Prep) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">beneath</a> <a href="/hebrew/7272.htm" title="7272: raḡ·lāw (N-fdc:: 3ms) -- Foot. From ragal; a foot; by implication, a step; by euphem. The pudenda.">His feet.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.…<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/18-9.htm">Psalm 18:9</a></span><br />He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1</a></span><br />If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence,<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="/psalms/144-5.htm">Psalm 144:5</a></span><br />Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-19.htm">Isaiah 63:19</a></span><br />We have become like those You never ruled, like those not called by Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/97-2.htm">Psalm 97:2-5</a></span><br />Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. / Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. / His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/habakkuk/3-6.htm">Habakkuk 3:6</a></span><br />He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/33-26.htm">Deuteronomy 33:26</a></span><br />“There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/34-4.htm">Isaiah 34:4</a></span><br />All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/6-14.htm">Revelation 6:14</a></span><br />The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Matthew 24:29</a></span><br />Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a></span><br />Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/40-4.htm">Isaiah 40:4</a></span><br />Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/1-5.htm">Nahum 1:5</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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/1-3.htm">Micah 1:3-4</a></span><br />For behold, the LORD comes forth from His dwelling place; He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth. / The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet.</p><p class="hdg">bowed</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/144-5.htm">Psalm 144:5</a></b></br> Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/64-1.htm">Isaiah 64:1-3</a></b></br> Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, … </p><p class="hdg">darkness</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/20-21.htm">Exodus 20:21</a></b></br> And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God <i>was</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/4-11.htm">Deuteronomy 4:11</a></b></br> And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/8-12.htm">1 Kings 8:12</a></b></br> Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/28-14.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/judges/5-4.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-33.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-9.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-26.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-8.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-8.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-14.htm">Inclineth</a> <a href="/2_samuel/13-31.htm">Parted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/18-9.htm">Thick</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_samuel/22-35.htm">Bent</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-20.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Clouds</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Dark</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Darkness</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-34.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-14.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/psalms/18-9.htm">Inclineth</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-21.htm">Parted</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-12.htm">Thick</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 parted the heavens</b><br>This phrase signifies a divine intervention where God actively engages with the world. The imagery of parting the heavens suggests a powerful and majestic entrance, reminiscent of God's presence at Mount Sinai (<a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18-20</a>). It reflects God's sovereignty over creation, as He can manipulate the heavens to fulfill His purposes. This action is often associated with God's response to the cries of His people, indicating His readiness to act on their behalf.<p><b>and came down</b><br>The concept of God "coming down" is a theophany, where God manifests His presence in a tangible way. This is seen in other biblical instances, such as when God descended to speak with Moses (<a href="/exodus/34-5.htm">Exodus 34:5</a>) or when He came down to see the Tower of Babel (<a href="/genesis/11-5.htm">Genesis 11:5</a>). It emphasizes God's willingness to be involved in human affairs and His accessibility to those who seek Him. This descent can also be seen as a precursor to the incarnation of Christ, where God came down in human form to dwell among us (<a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>).<p><b>with dark clouds beneath His feet</b><br>Dark clouds often symbolize God's mystery and majesty, as well as His judgment and power. In biblical literature, clouds are frequently associated with God's presence, as seen in the pillar of cloud that guided the Israelites (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>) and the cloud that filled the temple (<a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10-11</a>). The imagery of dark clouds beneath His feet suggests a foundation of divine authority and the awe-inspiring nature of His presence. It also connects to the eschatological imagery in Revelation, where Christ returns with clouds (<a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a>), symbolizing His ultimate authority and return in glory.<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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, depicted as a powerful and sovereign being who intervenes in the world.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavens.htm">Heavens</a></b><br>The realm above the earth, often associated with God's dwelling place and His divine authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/dark_clouds.htm">Dark Clouds</a></b><br>Symbolic of God's majesty and mystery, often associated with His presence and power in the Old Testament.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/earth.htm">Earth</a></b><br>The realm where God intervenes, demonstrating His power and presence in the lives of His people.<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>This verse highlights God's supreme authority over creation. He can part the heavens and descend, demonstrating His control over the natural and spiritual realms.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a></b><br>God is not distant; He actively intervenes in the world. This should encourage believers to trust in His timing and methods, even when they are beyond human understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_clouds.htm">Symbolism of Clouds</a></b><br>The dark clouds beneath God's feet symbolize His majesty and the mystery of His presence. Believers are reminded that God's ways are higher than ours, and His presence is both awe-inspiring and comforting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness.htm">God's Faithfulness</a></b><br>David's song is a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His people. Believers can find assurance in God's past actions as a promise of His continued faithfulness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_worship.htm">Call to Worship</a></b><br>Recognizing God's power and presence should lead believers to worship and reverence. This verse invites us to respond in awe and gratitude for God's mighty works.<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/why_does_psalm_18_differ_from_103.htm">Why do the descriptions of God's power in Psalm 18 seem inconsistent with passages portraying His more gentle attributes (e.g., Psalm 103)?</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/how_to_find_strength_in_weaknesses.htm">What are feet like burnished bronze?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_samuel_22_align_with_science.htm">(2 Samuel 22:10-11) How can the description of the heavens bending, God descending, and riding a cherub be reconciled with modern scientific understanding?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/22-10.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 parted</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֥ט</span> <span class="translit">(way·yêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5186.htm">Strong's 5186: </a> </span><span class="str2">To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the heavens</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">and came down</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּרַ֑ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·raḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come or go down, descend</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with dark clouds</span><br /><span class="heb">וַעֲרָפֶ֖ל</span> <span class="translit">(wa·‘ă·rā·p̄el)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6205.htm">Strong's 6205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Cloud, heavy cloud</span><br /><br /><span class="word">beneath</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּ֥חַת</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His feet.</span><br /><span class="heb">רַגְלָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(raḡ·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7272.htm">Strong's 7272: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foot, a step, the pudenda</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_samuel/22-10.htm">2 Samuel 22:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_samuel/22-10.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 22:10 He bowed the heavens also and came (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/22-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/22-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 22:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 22:11" /></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>