Psalms 18:18
Psalms 18:18 in Multiple Translations
They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
They came upon me in the day of my calamity; But Jehovah was my stay.
They came on me in the day of my trouble; but the Lord was my support.
They came at me at my worst possible moment , but the Lord supported me.
They preuented me in the day of my calamitie: but the Lord was my stay.
They go before me in a day of my calamity And Jehovah is for a support to me.
They came on me in the day of my calamity, but the LORD was my support.
They attacked me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
When I ◄was distressed/had troubles►, they attacked me, but Yahweh defended/protected me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:18
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Psalms 18:18 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יַצִּילֵ֗/נִי
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֥/י
עָ֑ז
וּ֝/מִ/שֹּׂנְאַ֗/י
כִּֽי
אָמְצ֥וּ
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
יַצִּילֵ֗/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֥/י
ʼôyêb
H341
enemy
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
עָ֑ז
ʻaz
H5794
strong
Adj
וּ֝/מִ/שֹּׂנְאַ֗/י
sânêʼ
H8130
to hate
Conj | Prep | V-Qal | Suff
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אָמְצ֥וּ
ʼâmats
H553
to strengthen
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:18
יַצִּילֵ֗/נִי
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
מֵ/אֹיְבִ֥/י
ʼôyêb
H341
"enemy"
Prep | V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means enemy or adversary, referring to someone who hates or opposes another person or nation. It is used to describe personal or national enemies in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) enemy 1a) personal 1b) national
Usage: Occurs in 275 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe. See also: Genesis 22:17; 2 Samuel 22:1; Psalms 3:8.
עָ֑ז
ʻaz
H5794
"strong"
Adj
Means strong or fierce, used to describe powerful forces or intense emotions in the Bible, like greedy desires or mighty powers.
Definition: strong, mighty, fierce
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: fierce, [phrase] greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong. See also: Genesis 49:3; Proverbs 18:23; Psalms 18:18.
וּ֝/מִ/שֹּׂנְאַ֗/י
sânêʼ
H8130
"to hate"
Conj | Prep | V-Qal | Suff
To hate means to feel intense dislike or hostility, as seen in the actions of enemies or foes in the Bible. It can also describe God's hatred of sin.
Definition: 1) to hate, be hateful 1a) (Qal) to hate 1a1) of man 1a2) of God 1a3) hater, one hating, enemy (participle) (subst) 1b) (Niphal) to be hated 1c) (Piel) hater (participle) 1c1) of persons, nations, God, wisdom Aramaic equivalent: se.ne (שְׂנָא "to hate" H8131)
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: enemy, foe, (be) hate(-ful, -r), odious, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 24:60; Psalms 50:17; Psalms 5:6.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
אָמְצ֥וּ
ʼâmats
H553
"to strengthen"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
In the original Hebrew, this verb means to be strong or courageous, like in Deuteronomy 31:6, where Moses tells the Israelites to be brave. It can also mean to strengthen or secure something. English Bibles often translate it as 'be courageous' or 'strengthen'.
Definition: 1) to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard 1a) (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold 1b) (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure 1c) (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to 1d) (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed). See also: Genesis 25:23; 2 Chronicles 13:18; Psalms 18:18.
מִמֶּֽ/נִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 18:18
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 18:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:18
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
- Sermons on Psalms 18:18
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
16He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.
17He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.
18They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support.
19He brought me out into the open; He rescued me because He delighted in me. 20The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Obadiah 1:10–14 | Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress. You should not enter the gate of My people in the day of their disaster, nor gloat over their affliction in the day of their disaster, nor loot their wealth in the day of their disaster. Nor should you stand at the crossroads to cut off their fugitives, nor deliver up their survivors in the day of their distress. |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 32:35 | Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.” |
| 3 | Psalms 46:11 | The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
| 4 | Psalms 59:16 | But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 18:17 | I will scatter them before the enemy like the east wind. I will show them My back and not My face in the day of their calamity.” |
| 6 | 2 Samuel 22:19 | They confronted me in my day of calamity, but the LORD was my support. |
| 7 | Zechariah 1:15 | but I am fiercely angry with the nations that are at ease. For I was a little angry, but they have added to the calamity. ’ |
| 8 | Psalms 46:1–2 | God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, |
| 9 | 1 Samuel 30:6 | And David was greatly distressed because the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of every man grieved for his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the LORD his God. |
Psalms 18:18 Summary
[Psalms 18:18 tells us that even when we face very hard times, God is there to support us, like a rock that we can stand on, as also seen in Matthew 7:24-27 where Jesus teaches about the wise builder who built his house on the rock.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have the Lord as my support in times of calamity?
Having the Lord as our support means He is our rock, our strength, and our comfort in difficult times, as seen in Psalms 18:18, and is a promise reiterated in Psalms 46:1, which says God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
How can I experience God's support in my life like David did in Psalms 18:18?
To experience God's support, we must trust in Him and His sovereignty, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, which reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding, and in Romans 8:28, which assures us that all things work together for good to those who love God.
What kind of calamity was David facing when he wrote Psalms 18:18?
The specific calamity David faced is not detailed in Psalms 18:18, but from the context of Psalms 18:16-17, it appears he was facing powerful enemies and deep waters, metaphorically and possibly literally, emphasizing his dependence on God for rescue and support, similar to the situations described in Psalms 107:23-27.
How does knowing God is my support affect my daily life?
Knowing God is our support gives us courage, peace, and the ability to face challenges with confidence, as expressed in Philippians 4:13, where it says we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us, and in Isaiah 41:10, which reminds us not to fear because God is with us and will strengthen and help us.
Reflection Questions
- What are the calamities in my life right now, and how can I apply the promise of God's support from Psalms 18:18 to them?
- In what ways have I seen God be my support in the past, and how can reflecting on those times encourage me in my current struggles?
- How does the knowledge of God's support in times of trouble influence my trust and faith in Him, and what are some scriptures like Psalms 23:4 that remind me of His presence?
- What does it mean for me to lean on God as my support, and how does this impact my relationships and decisions, considering verses like Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:18
They prevented me in the day of my calamity,.... Referring to the times of his distress in the garden and upon the cross; the time of his sufferings and death, which was a dark and cloudy day, as the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:18
They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. They prevented me - i:e., surprised me. In the day of my calamity.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
They were too cunning for me, and had almost surprised me; but they could not prevent thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
Psalms 18:18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.Ver. 18. They prevented me, &c.] They took me on the sudden, and unprovided. The children of this world are wiser, &c. But the Lord was my stay] Or, my staff, whereon I so leaned as that if he had failed me I had been all along.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
(18) Prevented.—Better, fell upon me unawares. See this use of the verb, generally however used in a good sense, in Psalms 18:5.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
Verse 18. They prevented me in the day of my calamity] They took advantage of the time in which I was least able to make head against them, and their attack was sudden and powerful. I should have been overthrown, but the Lord was my stay. He had been nearly exhausted by the fatigue of the day, when the giant availed himself of this advantage.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:18
18. They prevented me] They came upon me (R.V.), or, encountered me. Prevent is used in a sense which illustrates the transition from its original meaning to go before to its modern meaning to hinder. Cp. Milton’s Paradise Lost, vi. 129: Half way he met His daring foe, at this prevention more Incens’d. See Mr Aldis Wright’s Bible Word-Book. my stay] My staff (Psalms 23:4) and support. Cp. Isaiah 10:20.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:18
They prevented me - They anticipated me, or went before me. See the note at Psalms 18:5. The idea here is that his enemies came before him, or intercepted his way. They were in his path, ready to destroy him.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:18
18. They prevented me—They met me in a hostile manner. The Hebrew word for “prevented” means, they stood before me.
Sermons on Psalms 18:18
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Judgement Precipitated by the Ungodly by Aaron Dunlop | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three important lessons that can be learned from the text. Firstly, the world has a deep hatred for godly individuals, even if they may not p |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |
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Feast at the Table by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the need for a deep and personal commitment to Jesus. He uses the example of the apostle Paul, who despite experiencing supernatural encounte |
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Judgment Day by Steve Hill | In this sermon, the speaker addresses four different types of people: those who are close to the truth, those who are distant from the truth, those who are close to Jesus but not f |
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No Hiding Place by Chuck Smith | This sermon emphasizes God's omniscience and the importance of sincere repentance and surrender to Him. It highlights the consequences of hidden sins and the need for genuine trans |
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The Gospel of Jesus Christ (s.n.e. Reformation Conference) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker presents a thought-provoking scenario to illustrate the concept of justice and forgiveness. He describes a situation where a person's family has been br |
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A Tour of Hell by E.A. Johnston | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the urgency of accepting the Gospel and turning to Christ. He warns that sudden death can take people away without warning, just as the Bibl |