2 Samuel 22:47
2 Samuel 22:47 in Multiple Translations
The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted—
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:
The Lord lives! Blessed be my Rock! May the God who saves me be praised!
Let the Lord liue, and blessed be my strength: and God, euen the force of my saluation be exalted.
Jehovah liveth, and blessed [is] my Rock, And exalted is my God — The Rock of my salvation.
The LORD lives! Blessed be my rock! Exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
The Lord liveth, and my God is blessed: and the strong God of my salvation shall be exalted:
“Yahweh, you are alive! I praise you! You are like [MET] a huge overhanging rock under which I am safe/protected! You are the one who rescues me [MET]. Everyone should exalt/honor/praise you.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:47
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2 Samuel 22:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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חַי
יְהוָ֖ה
וּ/בָר֣וּךְ
צוּרִ֑/י
וְ/יָרֻ֕ם
אֱלֹהֵ֖י
צ֥וּר
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
חַי
chay
H2416
alive
Adj
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וּ/בָר֣וּךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
צוּרִ֑/י
tsûwr
H6697
rock
N-ms | Suff
וְ/יָרֻ֕ם
rûwm
H7311
to exalt
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
אֱלֹהֵ֖י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp
צ֥וּר
tsûwr
H6697
rock
N-ms
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
salvation
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:47
חַי
chay
H2416
"alive"
Adj
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
יְהוָ֖ה
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.
וּ/בָר֣וּךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Qal-Inf-c
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
צוּרִ֑/י
tsûwr
H6697
"rock"
N-ms | Suff
A rock or boulder, often used to describe God as a refuge, like in Psalm 18:2.
Definition: 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock Aramaic equivalent: tur (טוּר "mountain" H2906)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also H1049 (בֵּית צוּר). See also: Exodus 17:6; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 18:3.
וְ/יָרֻ֕ם
rûwm
H7311
"to exalt"
Conj | V-Qal-Juss-3ms
This verb can mean to lift something or someone up, like a parent lifting a child, or to exalt oneself in pride. In the Bible, it's used to describe God lifting up the humble and bringing down the proud.
Definition: 1) to rise, rise up, be high, be lofty, be exalted 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be high, be set on high 1a2) to be raised, be uplifted, be exalted 1a3) to be lifted, rise 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to raise or rear (children), cause to grow up 1b2) to lift up, raise, exalt 1b3) to exalt, extol 1c) (Polal) to be lifted up 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to raise, lift, lift up, take up, set up, erect, exalt, set on high 1d2) to lift up (and take away), remove 1d3) to lift off and present, contribute, offer, contribute 1e) (Hophal) to be taken off, be abolished 1f) (Hithpolel) to exalt oneself, magnify oneself Aramaic equivalent: rum (רוּם "to rise" H7313)
Usage: Occurs in 184 OT verses. KJV: bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. See also: Genesis 7:17; Psalms 46:11; Psalms 3:4.
אֱלֹהֵ֖י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
צ֥וּר
tsûwr
H6697
"rock"
N-ms
A rock or boulder, often used to describe God as a refuge, like in Psalm 18:2.
Definition: 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock Aramaic equivalent: tur (טוּר "mountain" H2906)
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also H1049 (בֵּית צוּר). See also: Exodus 17:6; Psalms 28:1; Psalms 18:3.
יִשְׁעִֽ/י
yeshaʻ
H3468
"salvation"
N-ms | Suff
Refers to salvation or deliverance, like in Psalm 119:123 where the writer asks for salvation from God, and can also mean prosperity or victory.
Definition: 1) deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety, welfare 1a) safety, welfare, prosperity 1b) salvation 1c) victory
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: safety, salvation, saving. See also: 2 Samuel 22:3; Psalms 51:14; Psalms 12:6.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:47
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Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
45Foreigners cower before me; when they hear me, they obey me.
46Foreigners lose heart and come trembling from their strongholds.
47The LORD lives, and blessed be my Rock! And may God, the Rock of my salvation, be exalted—
48the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me, 49who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 89:26 | He will call to Me, ‘You are my Father, my God, the Rock of my salvation.’ |
| 2 | 2 Samuel 22:3 | My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation. My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior, You save me from violence. |
| 3 | Job 19:25 | But I know that my Redeemer lives, and in the end He will stand upon the earth. |
| 4 | Luke 1:47 | and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 32:39–40 | See now that I am He; there is no God besides Me. I bring death and I give life; I wound and I heal, and there is no one who can deliver from My hand. For I lift up My hand to heaven and declare: As surely as I live forever, |
2 Samuel 22:47 Summary
[This verse is a beautiful expression of David's faith and trust in God. He declares that God is alive and active, and that He is the source of David's strength and salvation (Psalms 18:2). David wants God to be exalted and praised, because He is the one who saves and protects him. Just like David, we can trust in God as our Rock and Savior, and give Him the glory and praise He deserves (Psalms 95:1)]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that 'The LORD lives' in this verse?
This phrase is a declaration of God's power and existence, similar to Deuteronomy 32:40, where Moses says 'As I live forever' to emphasize God's eternal nature and covenant faithfulness.
Why does David call God his 'Rock'?
David calls God his 'Rock' because it symbolizes God's strength, stability, and protection, as seen in Psalms 18:2, where David says 'The LORD is my rock, my refuge, and my savior'
What does David mean by 'the Rock of my salvation'?
David is referring to God as the source of his salvation, similar to Psalms 95:1, where it says 'Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song'
Why does David want God to be exalted?
David wants God to be exalted because he recognizes God's greatness and wants to give Him the glory and praise He deserves, as seen in Psalms 145:1-3, where David says 'I will exalt You, my God the King, and bless Your name forever and ever'
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can declare God's power and existence in my life, just like David does in this verse?
- How has God been my 'Rock' in times of trouble, and how can I trust Him more in the future?
- What are some ways I can exalt God and give Him the glory He deserves in my daily life?
- How can I apply David's example of trusting in God's salvation to my own life and circumstances?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:47
The Lord liveth; and blessed [be] my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation. [See comments on Psalms 18:46].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:47
The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:47
47–51. Concluding thanksgiving and doxology 47. The Lord liveth] Life is the essential attribute of Jehovah, Who is the Living God in contrast to the dead idols of the heathen. The experience of David’s life was to him a certain proof that God is the living, acting Ruler of the World. Cp. Joshua 3:10. the God of the rock of my salvation] God who is strong and faithful to work out deliverance for me. Cp. 2 Samuel 22:3. Psalms 18:46 has merely “the God of my salvation.”
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:47
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Be Thou Exalted by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of exalting God above all aspects of life, including possessions, friendships, comforts, and reputation. He expresses a deep commitment to glori |
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We Receive All the Benefits by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound benefits we receive through the covenant established between the Father and the Son, highlighting that God gave His Son, who in turn gave Hi |
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Jesus Is the Horn of Salvation by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, highlighting God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises despite human doubts and limitations. Zechariah's silence se |
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A Strong Tower by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes that the name of the Lord serves as an impenetrable strong tower for the righteous, providing safety and security against all forms of attack. He illustrat |
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Epistle 337 by George Fox | George Fox preaches about the foundation of faith in Christ, who is the horn of salvation and the rock to build upon, overcoming the world and ascending above all powers and domini |
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The 2nd Coming of Jesus - New World Order by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher outlines several end time events that he believes will happen soon. The first event is that Jesus will bring an abrupt end to time and the judgments wi |
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Groans by Vance Havner | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the wonder of the human body and how it is a masterpiece created by God. He emphasizes the limitations of our physical senses, stating that |