2 Samuel 22:14
2 Samuel 22:14 in Multiple Translations
The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.
Jehovah thundered from heaven, And the Most High uttered his voice.
The Lord made thunder in the heavens, and the voice of the Highest was sounding out.
The Lord thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
The Lord thundred from heauen, and the most hie gaue his voyce.
Thunder from the heavens doth Jehovah, And the Most High giveth forth His voice.
The LORD thundered from heaven. The Most High uttered his voice.
The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.
The Lord shall thunder from heaven: and the most high shall give forth his voice.
Then, Yahweh, you spoke like thunder from the sky; it was your voice, God, you who are greater than all other gods, that was heard.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:14
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2 Samuel 22:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יַרְעֵ֥ם
מִן
שָׁמַ֖יִם
יְהוָ֑ה
וְ/עֶלְי֖וֹן
יִתֵּ֥ן
קוֹלֽ/וֹ
יַרְעֵ֥ם
râʻam
H7481
to thunder
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
שָׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/עֶלְי֖וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
high
Conj | Adj
יִתֵּ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
to give
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
קוֹלֽ/וֹ
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:14
יַרְעֵ֥ם
râʻam
H7481
"to thunder"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to make a loud, rumbling sound like thunder, and can also describe being violently angry or agitated, as seen in Psalm 104:7. It can be translated as thunder, roar, or trouble. In the Bible, it often describes God's powerful voice.
Definition: 1) to thunder 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to make the sound of thunder, thunder 1a2) to rage 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to thunder, cause thunder 1b2) to tremble, cause to tremble (by extension)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: make to fret, roar, thunder, trouble. See also: 1 Samuel 1:6; Job 37:5; Psalms 18:14.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
שָׁמַ֖יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
יְהוָ֑ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וְ/עֶלְי֖וֹן
ʻelyôwn
H5945
"high"
Conj | Adj
The Most High, a name for God emphasizing His supreme power and authority. It appears in Psalm 57:2, where David cries out to the Most High God for help, showing trust in God's power. This name highlights God's lofty position above all things.
Definition: adj 1) high, upper 1a) of Davidic king exalted above monarchs
Usage: Occurs in 53 OT verses. KJV: (Most, on) high(-er, -est), upper(-most). See also: Genesis 14:18; Psalms 47:3; Psalms 7:18.
יִתֵּ֥ן
nâthan
H5414
"to give"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to give, put, or set something, with a wide range of applications. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, describing God's actions and human interactions. The word is used to convey giving, selling, or exchanging something.
Definition: : give/deliver/send/produce 1) to give, put, set 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give, bestow, grant, permit, ascribe, employ, devote, consecrate, dedicate, pay wages, sell, exchange, lend, commit, entrust, give over, deliver up, yield produce, occasion, produce, requite to, report, mention, utter, stretch out, extend 1a2) to put, set, put on, put upon, set, appoint, assign, designate 1a3) to make, constitute 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be given, be bestowed, be provided, be entrusted to, be granted to, be permitted, be issued, be published, be uttered, be assigned 1b2) to be set, be put, be made, be inflicted 1c) (Hophal) 1c1) to be given, be bestowed, be given up, be delivered up 1c2) to be put upon
Usage: Occurs in 1816 OT verses. KJV: add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. See also: Genesis 1:17; Genesis 40:21; Exodus 30:12.
קוֹלֽ/וֹ
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:14
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
12He made darkness a canopy around Him, a gathering of water and thick clouds.
13From the brightness of His presence coals of fire blazed forth.
14The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
15He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. 16The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 29:3–9 | The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over many waters. The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic. The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, and Sirion like a young wild ox. The voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire. The voice of the LORD shakes the wilderness; the LORD shakes the Wilderness of Kadesh. The voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “Glory!” |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 2:10 | Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.” |
| 3 | Job 37:2–5 | Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth. He unleashes His lightning beneath the whole sky and sends it to the ends of the earth. Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds. God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 7:10 | As the Philistines drew near to fight against Israel, Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering. But that day the LORD thundered loudly against the Philistines and threw them into such confusion that they fled before Israel. |
| 5 | Judges 5:20 | From the heavens the stars fought; from their courses they fought against Sisera. |
| 6 | Job 40:9 | Do you have an arm like God’s? Can you thunder with a voice like His? |
| 7 | Revelation 11:19 | 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, and rumblings, and peals of thunder, and an earthquake, and a great hailstorm. |
| 8 | Exodus 19:6 | And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.” |
| 9 | Isaiah 30:30 | And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. |
| 10 | Psalms 77:16–19 | The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. Your path led through the sea, Your way through the mighty waters, but Your footprints were not to be found. |
2 Samuel 22:14 Summary
This verse means that God is showing His great power and strength by making a loud noise like thunder from heaven. It's like when we see a big storm with loud thunder, but this is God's voice, showing He is in control (as seen in Psalm 29:3-5). The 'voice of the Most High' reminds us that God is the highest authority and is always present, just like in Ezekiel 1:24. When we remember God's power, we can trust Him to help us in any difficult situation, just like David did when he wrote this song of praise.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the LORD to thunder from heaven?
The LORD thundering from heaven is a display of His power and majesty, similar to what is described in Psalm 29:3-5, where His voice is likened to thunder that shakes the earth.
How does the voice of the Most High resounding relate to God's character?
The voice of the Most High resounding emphasizes God's authority and presence, much like in Ezekiel 1:24, where the voice of the Almighty is compared to the sound of many waters, signifying His omnipotence and glory.
Is this verse describing a literal storm or a spiritual event?
While the language used is reminiscent of a storm, the context of 2 Samuel 22 suggests that this is a poetic description of God's intervention and power, similar to the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14:13-31, where God's might is displayed through natural phenomena.
How does this verse fit into the broader context of 2 Samuel 22?
This verse is part of a song of praise by David, highlighting God's deliverance and power, as seen in verses 2 Samuel 22:1-4, where David expresses his trust and gratitude towards God for saving him from his enemies.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can reflect on God's power and majesty in my own life, just as David does in this verse?
- How does the image of the LORD thundering from heaven impact my understanding of His authority and control over all things?
- In what ways can I, like David, express my trust and gratitude towards God for His deliverance and presence in my life?
- What are some 'storms' in my life where I need to remember God's power and intervention, as described in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:14
The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice. [See comments on Psalms 18:13].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:14
The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice. The Lord thundered from heaven, and the Most High uttered his voice - namely, against my enemies (see the notes at last clause of 2 Samuel 22:8).
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:14
(14) From heaven.—Psalms 18, “in the heavens,” a difference found in the original; the two are otherwise alike in the Hebrew, except that the psalm adds the words, “hail stones and coals of fire.”
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:14
14. the most High] The name of God as the Supreme Ruler of the Universe. Cp. Genesis 14:18-22; Deuteronomy 32:8. uttered his voice] Thunder is the voice of God. See Job 37:2-5. The repetition of “hailstones and coals of fire” in Psalms 18:13 is probably due to an error of transcription.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:14
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Taking Back Your Song in the Night by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker begins by expressing gratitude and praise to Jesus. They emphasize the importance of thanking and praising God. The speaker then shares a personal story |
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(Pdf Book) How to Find God's Will by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the significance of understanding and following God's will, asserting that it is a believer's privilege and responsibility. He shares his personal journey of |
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Only One Voice Matters in Your Storm by Carter Conlon | This sermon emphasizes the importance of listening to the voice of God in the midst of life's storms. It draws parallels to the story of Paul in Acts 27, highlighting the need to p |
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Psalm 29 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the mighty voice of Jehovah, which is heard in the storms of nature, the outgoings of grace, and the terrors of the dissolving world, calling for our ears |
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The Voice of God by John Follette | John Follette delves into Genesis 3:8, exploring the profound encounter of Adam and Eve hearing the 'voice of the Lord God walking' in the garden. He emphasizes the spiritual signi |
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The Day of Jehovah by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the consistent prophecy throughout the Bible regarding the future day of Jehovah, a day of wrath, judgment, and the manifestation of God's glo |
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Thoughts on 1 Samuel by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby reflects on the Book of 1 Samuel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and grace in the face of Israel's failures. He discusses how God provided Samuel as a prophet when |