2 Samuel 22:7
2 Samuel 22:7 in Multiple Translations
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears.
In my distress I called upon Jehovah; Yea, I called unto my God: And he heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry came into his ears.
In my trouble my voice went up to the Lord, and my cry to my God: my voice came to his hearing in his holy Temple, and my prayer came to his ears.
In my despair I called on the Lord; I called out to my God. He heard my voice from his Temple; my cry for help reached his ears.
But in my tribulation did I call vpon the Lord, and crie to my God, and he did heare my voyce out of his temple, and my crie did enter into his eares.
In mine adversity I call Jehovah, And unto my God I call, And He heareth from His temple my voice, And my cry [is] in His ears,
In my distress, I called on the LORD. Yes, I called to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry came into his ears.
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry entered into his ears.
In my distress I will call upon the Lord, and I will cry to my God: and he will hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry shall come to his ears.
But when I was ◄very distressed/in great trouble►, I called out to you, Yahweh; I cried out to you, my God. And from your temple you heard me; you listened when I called to you to help me.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Samuel 22:7
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2 Samuel 22:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
בַּ/צַּר
לִ/י֙
אֶקְרָ֣א
יְהוָ֔ה
וְ/אֶל
אֱלֹהַ֖/י
אֶקְרָ֑א
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע
מֵ/הֵֽיכָל/וֹ֙
קוֹלִ֔/י
וְ/שַׁוְעָתִ֖/י
בְּ/אָזְנָֽי/ו
בַּ/צַּר
tsar
H6862
narrow
Prep | Adj
לִ/י֙
Prep | Suff
אֶקְרָ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
אֱלֹהַ֖/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
אֶקְרָ֑א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֵ/הֵֽיכָל/וֹ֙
hêykâl
H1964
temple
Prep | N-ms | Suff
קוֹלִ֔/י
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
וְ/שַׁוְעָתִ֖/י
shavʻâh
H7775
cry
Conj | N-fs | Suff
בְּ/אָזְנָֽי/ו
ʼôzen
H241
ear
Prep | N-fd | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 22:7
בַּ/צַּר
tsar
H6862
"narrow"
Prep | Adj
This word means hard or narrow, often referring to trouble or a tight spot, like an adversary or affliction. It can also mean a small stone or pebble, such as flint, and is used in various biblical contexts to describe challenges.
Definition: narrow, tight
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. See also: Genesis 14:20; Psalms 89:24; Psalms 3:2.
לִ/י֙
""
Prep | Suff
אֶקְרָ֣א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
יְהוָ֔ה
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/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אֱלֹהַ֖/י
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
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.
אֶקְרָ֑א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֤ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
מֵ/הֵֽיכָל/וֹ֙
hêykâl
H1964
"temple"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for a large public building like a palace or temple, used to describe God's temple in Jerusalem. It appears in the Bible to talk about the temple as God's palace. In the Bible, it is translated as 'palace' or 'temple'.
Definition: : temple 1) palace, temple, nave, sanctuary 1a) palace 1b) temple (palace of God as king) 1c) hall, nave (of Ezekiel's temple) 1d) temple (of heavenly temple)
Usage: Occurs in 76 OT verses. KJV: palace, temple. See also: 1 Samuel 1:9; Psalms 138:2; Psalms 5:8.
קוֹלִ֔/י
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.
וְ/שַׁוְעָתִ֖/י
shavʻâh
H7775
"cry"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
This word means to cry out for help, like a loud cry for assistance. It is used to describe a desperate call for aid. In the Bible, it is translated as crying.
Definition: cry for help
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: crying. See also: Exodus 2:23; Psalms 39:13; Psalms 18:7.
בְּ/אָזְנָֽי/ו
ʼôzen
H241
"ear"
Prep | N-fd | Suff
The Hebrew word for ear, referring to the body part or the ability to hear, is used in various contexts, including listening to God's voice in Psalm 40:6. It can also mean to uncover or reveal something, as in 1 Samuel 20:2.
Definition: : ear 1) ear, as part of the body 2) ear, as organ of hearing 3) (subjective) to uncover the ear to reveal; the receiver of divine revelation
Usage: Occurs in 179 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] advertise, audience, [phrase] displease, ear, hearing, [phrase] show. See also: Genesis 20:8; Psalms 40:7; Psalms 10:17.
Study Notes — 2 Samuel 22:7
Show Verse Quote Highlights
Context — David’s Song of Deliverance
5For the waves of death engulfed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me.
6The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me.
7In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried out to my God. And from His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached His ears.
8Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. 9Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 18:6 | In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears. |
| 2 | Psalms 116:4 | Then I called on the name of the LORD: “O LORD, deliver my soul!” |
| 3 | Exodus 3:7 | The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. |
| 4 | Jonah 2:7 | As my life was fading away, I remembered the LORD. My prayer went up to You, to Your holy temple. |
| 5 | Psalms 120:1 | In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me. |
| 6 | Psalms 34:15–17 | The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry. But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to wipe out all memory of them from the earth. The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. |
| 7 | Habakkuk 2:20 | But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. |
| 8 | Psalms 34:6 | This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles. |
| 9 | Psalms 27:4 | One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. |
| 10 | Matthew 26:38–39 | Then He said to them, “My soul is consumed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with Me.” Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” |
2 Samuel 22:7 Summary
[This verse, 2 Samuel 22:7, tells us that when we are in trouble or feeling overwhelmed, we can call out to God for help and He will hear us. It's like crying out to a loving parent who is always ready to listen and rescue us. Just like David in this verse, we can trust that God will hear our prayers and respond with love and power, as promised in Jeremiah 33:3 and Psalms 107:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to call upon the Lord in times of distress?
Calling upon the Lord in times of distress, as seen in 2 Samuel 22:7, means to humbly and sincerely reach out to God for help and rescue, trusting in His power and love, much like the psalmist did in Psalms 107:13 and Psalms 138:3.
How does God hear our cries for help?
According to 2 Samuel 22:7, God hears our cries for help from His temple, indicating that He is always attentive to the prayers of His people, as also promised in Jeremiah 33:3 and Isaiah 65:24.
What is the significance of God's temple in this verse?
The temple in 2 Samuel 22:7 represents God's dwelling place and the center of His presence, emphasizing that our prayers ascend to God's heavenly throne, where He reigns and responds to our needs, as seen in Psalms 11:4 and Hebrews 4:16.
How can we be sure God will answer our cries for help?
We can be sure God will answer our cries for help because of His character, as revealed in Scripture, which is full of examples of God rescuing His people, such as in Exodus 2:23-25 and Psalm 34:17, demonstrating His faithfulness and love towards those who call upon Him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I have felt overwhelmed and cried out to God for help, and how did He respond?
- How can I cultivate a deeper sense of trust in God's power and love, especially in times of distress and uncertainty?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of calling upon the Lord in my daily life, not just in times of crisis, but also in times of joy and gratitude?
- What does it mean for God to hear my voice and my cry for help reaching His ears, and how can I be more mindful of His presence and attention in my life?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 22:7
In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry [did enter] into his ears. [See comments on Psalms 18:6].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 22:7
In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears. In my distress I called upon the Lord - literally, in the distress to me.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 22:7
(7) Called . . . cried.—The original words are the same here, although differing in the parallel place in the psalm. My cry did enter into his ears.—Literally, my cry in his ears, an elliptical expression which is filled out in the psalm, “my cry came before him, even into his ears.”
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 22:7
7. called … cried] This rendering represents a difference of words found in the Heb. of Psalms 18:6, but not here. It is however supported by the Sept. and is probably the true reading. out of his temple] The palace temple of heaven, where He sits enthroned. Cp. Psalms 11:4. and my cry did enter into his ears] In place of the terse expression my cry was in his ears, Psalms 18:6 reads “my cry before him came into his ears.”
Sermons on 2 Samuel 22:7
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House Group Movement in the Uk by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker shares about a conference where they had a communion service and a meeting with other believers. During the meeting, one of the attendees, Peter Hill, e |
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Answers From the Secret Place of Thunder by Carter Conlon | This sermon from Psalms 81 emphasizes the power and presence of God in the lives of believers, urging them to remember God's faithfulness and the secret place of thunder where God |
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God Always Hears by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that despite the unfaithfulness of friends and family, God remains a faithful listener to our sorrows and desires. He encourages believers to turn to the L |
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In the Midst of a Miracle by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that we may be in the midst of a miracle without realizing it, as we often feel discouraged when we see no evidence of God's work. He draws from Psalm 18 |
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I Cried by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the power of crying out to God in prayer, illustrating how a child's cries can lead to affection and support. He highlights that true prayer is not measure |
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Longing by George Herbert | George Herbert's sermon emphasizes the deep cries, groans, and sighs of a soul in desperate need of God's mercy and compassion, acknowledging the weariness, hoarseness, and giddine |
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Pressed Beyond Measure by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson addresses the struggles of believers who feel pressed beyond measure, drawing parallels to biblical figures like Paul, Job, and David. He emphasizes that such trial |