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2 Samuel 22:36

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.

2 Samuel 22:36 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:36

Theological / Devotional

The shield of thy salvation. See Eph. 6:17: “helmet of salvation.” The best protection that any man can have for any of the dangers of life is the saving power of God.

Gentleness. Heb. ‘anoth, literally, “to respond.” The meaning is obscure. Ps. 18:35 has ‘anawah, literally, “humility,” which is obviously the correct reading. God’s kind and gentle condescension (see Ps. 113:6, 7) manifested to the meek and humble of earth (Isa. 57:15 ; 66:2) enables them to rise to the greatest heights of honor and achievement.

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