2 Samuel 22:25
2 Samuel 22:25 in Multiple Translations
So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.
Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.
Therefore hath Jehovah recompensed me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.
Because of this the Lord has given me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean in his eyes.
The Lord rewarded me for doing what's right. I am innocent in his sight.
Therefore the Lord did reward me according to my righteousnesse, according to my purenesse before his eyes.
And Jehovah returneth to me, According to my righteousness, According to my cleanness before His eyes.
Therefore the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness, According to my cleanness in his eyesight.
Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye-sight.
And the Lord will recompense me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands in the sight of his eyes.
So you have rewarded me in return for my doing what is right, because you know that I ◄am innocent of doing/have not done► wrong things.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:25
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2 Samuel 22:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יָּ֧שֶׁב
יְהוָ֛ה
לִ֖/י
כְּ/צִדְקָתִ֑/י
כְּ/בֹרִ֖/י
לְ/נֶ֥גֶד
עֵינָֽי/ו
וַ/יָּ֧שֶׁב
shûwb
H7725
to return
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָ֛ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
לִ֖/י
Prep | Suff
כְּ/צִדְקָתִ֑/י
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
righteousness
Prep | N-fs | Suff
כְּ/בֹרִ֖/י
bôr
H1252
cleanness
Prep | N-ms | Suff
לְ/נֶ֥גֶד
neged
H5048
before
Prep | Prep
עֵינָֽי/ו
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:25
וַ/יָּ֧שֶׁב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
יְהוָ֛ה
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.
לִ֖/י
""
Prep | Suff
כְּ/צִדְקָתִ֑/י
tsᵉdâqâh
H6666
"righteousness"
Prep | N-fs | Suff
Encompasses the idea of righteousness, including justice, virtue, and morality, often describing God's attribute or the standard for human behavior. It is used to describe the ideal for personal conduct and societal norms, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life.
Definition: 1) justice, righteousness 1a) righteousness (in government) 1a1) of judge, ruler, king 1a2) of law 1a3) of Davidic king Messiah 1b) righteousness (of God's attribute) 1c) righteousness (in a case or cause) 1d) righteousness, truthfulness 1e) righteousness (as ethically right) 1f) righteousness (as vindicated), justification, salvation 1f1) of God 1f2) prosperity (of people) 1g) righteous acts Aramaic equivalent: tsid.qah (צִדְקָה "righteousness" H6665)
Usage: Occurs in 150 OT verses. KJV: justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness). See also: Genesis 15:6; Proverbs 16:31; Psalms 5:9.
כְּ/בֹרִ֖/י
bôr
H1252
"cleanness"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means cleanness or pureness, describing something as free from dirt or impurities. It appears in the Bible as a state of being clean. In the KJV, it is translated as cleanness or pureness.
Definition: cleanness, pureness
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: cleanness, pureness. See also: 2 Samuel 22:21; Job 22:30; Psalms 18:21.
לְ/נֶ֥גֶד
neged
H5048
"before"
Prep | Prep
Before or in front of something, as in Genesis 18:22 where Abraham stands before the Lord. It describes a position of being face to face or in someone's presence.
Definition: subst 1) what is conspicuous, what is in front of adv 2) in front of, straight forward, before, in sight of 3) in front of oneself, straightforward 4) before your face, in your view or purpose with prep 5) what is in front of, corresponding to 6) in front of, before 7) in the sight or presence of 8) parallel to 9) over, for 10) in front, opposite 11) at a distance prep 12) from the front of, away from 13) from before the eyes of, opposite to, at a distance from 14) from before, in front of 15) as far as the front of Aramaic equivalent: ne.ged (נֶ֫גֶד "before" H5049)
Usage: Occurs in 142 OT verses. KJV: about, (over) against, [idiom] aloof, [idiom] far (off), [idiom] from, over, presence, [idiom] other side, sight, [idiom] to view. See also: Genesis 2:18; Job 10:17; Psalms 10:5.
עֵינָֽי/ו
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cd | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:25
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
23For all His ordinances are before me; I have not disregarded His statutes.
24And I have been blameless before Him and kept myself from iniquity.
25So the LORD has repaid me according to my righteousness, according to my cleanness in His sight.
26To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; 27to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Samuel 22:21 | The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands. |
| 2 | 2 Corinthians 5:10 | For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. |
| 3 | Romans 2:7–8 | To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. |
| 4 | Isaiah 3:10 | Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor. |
| 5 | Proverbs 5:21 | For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the LORD, and the LORD examines all his paths. |
2 Samuel 22:25 Summary
[This verse means that God rewards us when we are faithful and obedient to Him, just like He rewarded David. When we follow God's laws and keep ourselves from sin, He is pleased with us and blesses us, as seen in Psalm 1:1-3. This doesn't mean that we are perfect, but that God sees our hearts and rewards our efforts to follow Him, as seen in Matthew 6:4. By trusting in God and following His ways, we can experience His blessings and repayment in our own lives.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the LORD repaid David according to his righteousness?
This means that God rewarded David for his faithfulness and obedience, as seen in David's own words in 2 Samuel 22:24, and as promised in Proverbs 11:18, where it says that the righteous will be rewarded.
How can we, like David, experience God's repayment according to our righteousness?
We can do this by following God's ordinances and statutes, as David did, and by keeping ourselves from iniquity, as seen in Psalm 119:1-3, where the psalmist writes about the blessings of following God's laws.
Is David saying that he is perfectly righteous in himself?
No, David is not saying that he is perfectly righteous in himself, but rather that he has been made righteous in God's sight through his faith and obedience, as seen in Romans 3:21-22, where it says that God's righteousness is given to us through faith in Jesus Christ.
What does this verse teach us about God's character?
This verse teaches us that God is a God of justice and faithfulness, who rewards those who are faithful to Him, as seen in 2 Samuel 22:26-27, where it says that God shows Himself faithful to the faithful and blameless to the blameless.
Reflection Questions
- How have I seen God repay me according to my righteousness in my own life?
- What are some areas where I need to be more faithful and obedient to God's ordinances and statutes?
- How can I, like David, keep myself from iniquity and walk blamelessly before God?
- What does this verse reveal to me about God's heart and character, and how can I respond to Him in worship and gratitude?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:25
Therefore the Lord hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight. [See comments on Psalms 18:24].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:25
Therefore the LORD hath recompensed me according to my righteousness; according to my cleanness in his eye sight.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:25
(25) To my cleanness.—Psalms 18, more poetically. “to the cleanness of my hands.”
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:25
25. The assertion of 2 Samuel 22:21 is repeated as the conclusion to be drawn from the review of his conduct in 2 Samuel 22:22-24, and is confirmed in the following verses by a consideration of the general laws of God’s moral government.
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:25
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Accountability to God - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the urgency of accountability to God, arguing that if believers truly believed in the imminent return of Jesus, their lives would reflect that belief t |
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Christ Magnified in Our Bodies by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of redeeming the time and not wasting opportunities. He highlights the urgency of spreading the gospel, as there are millions |
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Only One Life Will Soon Be Past by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that pleases God. He highlights the concept of appearing before the judgment seat of Christ, where believers |
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Set Your Affections Above - Part 2 by Derek Prince | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prophecy of John the Baptist and the need to prepare the way of the Lord. He emphasizes the importance of raising up valleys and bringing |
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Judgement Seat - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | Leonard Ravenhill emphasizes the significance of our lives and actions in the context of the Judgment Seat of Christ, where every believer will be held accountable for their servic |
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At the End of Time - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the concept of enduring through hardships as a form of training from God, emphasizing the need for courage and perseverance in spreading the gospel despite |
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Revival Series 5 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the downfall of those who have gained wealth and power through dishonest means. He emphasizes that their kingdom will eventually perish, whil |