Psalms 18:37
Psalms 18:37 in Multiple Translations
I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed.
I go after my haters and overtake them; not turning back till they are all overcome.
I chased my enemies, and caught up with them. I did not turn around until I had destroyed them.
I haue pursued mine enemies, and taken them, and haue not turned againe till I had consumed them.
I pursue mine enemies, and overtake them, And turn back not till they are consumed.
I will pursue my enemies, and overtake them. I won’t turn away until they are consumed.
I have pursued my enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
I have pursued my enemies and caught them; I did not stop until I had defeated/killed them all.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 18:37
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Psalms 18:37 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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תַּרְחִ֣יב
צַעֲדִ֣/י
תַחְתָּ֑/י
וְ/לֹ֥א
מָ֝עֲד֗וּ
קַרְסֻלָּֽ/י
תַּרְחִ֣יב
râchab
H7337
to enlarge
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
צַעֲדִ֣/י
tsaʻad
H6806
step
N-ms | Suff
תַחְתָּ֑/י
tachath
H8478
underneath
Prep | Suff
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
מָ֝עֲד֗וּ
mâʻad
H4571
to slip
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
קַרְסֻלָּֽ/י
qarçôl
H7166
ankle
N-fd | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 18:37
תַּרְחִ֣יב
râchab
H7337
"to enlarge"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2ms
To enlarge or grow wide, as in making something bigger or more spacious, like a room or a path. This word is used in various forms throughout the Bible, including in descriptions of God's power and promises. It appears in books like Isaiah and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to be or grow wide, be or grow large 1a) (Qal) to be widened, be enlarged 1b) (Niphal) broad or roomy pasture (participle) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to make large 1c2) to enlarge
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: be an en-(make) large(-ing), make room, make (open) wide. See also: Genesis 26:22; Psalms 119:32; Psalms 4:2.
צַעֲדִ֣/י
tsaʻad
H6806
"step"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for step or pace, describing a regular stride or the path of life. It appears in various forms, such as pace or step, in the King James Version. In the Bible, it refers to a person's journey or walk.
Definition: 1) step, pace, stride 1a) step, pace 1b) step, steps (of course of life) (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: pace, step. See also: 2 Samuel 6:13; Psalms 18:37; Proverbs 4:12.
תַחְתָּ֑/י
tachath
H8478
"underneath"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means underneath or below, often used to describe physical locations or positions. It appears in various books, including Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to indicate something is under or beneath something else. The word has several related meanings.
Definition: : under/below 1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m 1a) the under part adv accus 1b) beneath prep 1c) under, beneath 1c1) at the foot of (idiom) 1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig) 1c3) of subjection or conquest 1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands 1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun) 1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense) 1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged) conj 1e) instead of, instead of that 1f) in return for that, because that in compounds 1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion) 1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: as, beneath, [idiom] flat, in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead of, under, [idiom] unto, [idiom] when...was mine, whereas, (where-) fore, with. See also: Genesis 1:7; Deuteronomy 7:24; 1 Kings 20:42.
וְ/לֹ֥א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
מָ֝עֲד֗וּ
mâʻad
H4571
"to slip"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To slip or waver is the meaning of this verb, which can also mean to cause something to shake. It is used in various forms throughout the Bible. In KJV translations, it is rendered as make to shake or slide.
Definition: 1) to slip, slide, totter, shake 1a) (Qal) to slip 1b) (Hiphil) to cause or make to shake or totter
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: make to shake, slide, slip. See also: 2 Samuel 22:37; Psalms 26:1; Psalms 18:37.
קַרְסֻלָּֽ/י
qarçôl
H7166
"ankle"
N-fd | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to the ankle, describing it as a joint or protuberance, and is sometimes translated as foot in the KJV. It appears in various biblical contexts, including descriptions of the body. In Ezekiel, God tells the prophet to stand on his feet, using this word.
Definition: ankle
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: foot. See also: 2 Samuel 22:37; Psalms 18:37.
Study Notes — Psalms 18:37
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 18:37 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:37
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:37
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:37
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:37
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:37
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:37
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:37
- Sermons on Psalms 18:37
Context — The LORD Is My Rock
35You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.
36You broaden the path beneath me so that my ankles do not give way.
37I pursued my enemies and overtook them; I did not turn back until they were consumed.
38I crushed them so they could not rise; they have fallen under my feet. 39You have armed me with strength for battle; You have subdued my foes beneath me.Cross References
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| 1 | Isaiah 53:10–12 | Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. |
| 2 | Psalms 44:5 | Through You we repel our foes; through Your name we trample our enemies. |
| 3 | Psalms 35:2 | Take up Your shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. |
| 4 | Psalms 35:5 | May they be like chaff in the wind, as the angel of the LORD drives them away. |
| 5 | Revelation 19:19–20 | Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. |
| 6 | Revelation 6:2 | So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. |
| 7 | Psalms 37:20 | But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. |
| 8 | Isaiah 63:1–6 | Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. I trampled the nations in My anger; in My wrath I made them drunk and poured out their blood on the ground.” |
| 9 | Numbers 24:17–19 | I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come forth from Jacob, and a scepter will arise from Israel. He will crush the skulls of Moab and strike down all the sons of Sheth. Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. A ruler will come from Jacob and destroy the survivors of the city.” |
| 10 | Psalms 3:7 | Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
Psalms 18:37 Summary
In Psalms 18:37, the Psalmist, David, is saying that with God's help, he was able to overcome his enemies and trust in God's power and strength to deliver him. This means that, just like David, we can trust in God's power and strength to help us overcome any challenges or enemies we may face in our lives, whether they are spiritual, physical, or emotional. As it says in Deuteronomy 31:6, God will never leave us or forsake us, and we can trust in His power to deliver us, just as He did for David. By trusting in God's power and strength, we can, like David, stand firm in our faith and trust in God's deliverance and salvation, as seen in Romans 8:37-39.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of enemies is the Psalmist referring to in Psalms 18:37?
The enemies referred to in Psalms 18:37 are likely spiritual enemies, as well as physical ones, as seen in other passages like Ephesians 6:12, where we are told that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil.
How can we, as believers, apply the principle of pursuing and overtaking our enemies as mentioned in Psalms 18:37?
As believers, we can apply this principle by putting on the full armor of God, as mentioned in Ephesians 6:10-18, and standing firm against the schemes of the devil, trusting in God's power and strength to overcome them, just as David did in Psalms 18:37.
What does it mean to be 'consumed' by God, as mentioned in Psalms 18:37?
To be consumed by God, in this context, means to be completely defeated and destroyed, as seen in other passages like Psalms 21:9, where God's enemies are consumed by the fire of His wrath, and also in the sense of being fully surrendered to God's will and purpose, as seen in Romans 12:1-2, where we are called to offer our bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
How does Psalms 18:37 relate to the broader theme of God's deliverance and salvation in the Bible?
Psalms 18:37 is part of a larger narrative of God's deliverance and salvation, as seen in passages like Exodus 14:13-14, where God parts the Red Sea to deliver the Israelites from their enemies, and also in the New Testament, where Jesus Christ delivers us from the power of sin and death, as seen in Romans 5:6-11 and Colossians 1:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in your life where you feel like you are being pursued by enemies, and how can you apply the principles of Psalms 18:37 to trust in God's power and strength to overcome them?
- How can you, like David, trust in God's gentleness and exaltation, as mentioned in Psalms 18:35, to broaden the path beneath you and uphold you in times of trouble?
- What does it mean for you to 'not turn back' in the face of spiritual or physical enemies, and how can you stand firm in your faith, like David, to trust in God's deliverance and salvation?
- In what ways can you, like David, offer praise and thanksgiving to God for His strength and deliverance, as seen in Psalms 18:1-3, and how can you apply this principle to your own life and circumstances?
- How can you, as a believer, arm yourself with the strength of God, as mentioned in Psalms 18:39, to overcome the spiritual forces of evil and trust in God's power and deliverance?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 18:37
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them,.... Which may refer to David's pursuing the Amalekites, who overtook them and recovered all they had carried away, 1 Samuel 30:8; so Kimchi explains
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 18:37
For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. Here follows the fourth section of the psalm.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 18:37
Psalms 18:37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again till they were consumed.Ver. 37. I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them, &c.] Of David we may say, as one did of Julius Caesar, you may perceive him to have been an excellent soldier by his very language; for he wrote with the same spirit he fought. In eo tanta vis, id acumen, ea concitatio, saith Quintilian concerning Caesar’ s Commentaries, ut illum eodem animo dixisse appareat quo bellavit.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 18:37
(37-40) Another retrospective glance of the poet over his past wars. Notice slight variations in Samuel.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 18:37
37. Cp. Exodus 15:9. 2 Sam. reads destroyed for overtaken.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 18:37
I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them - He had not only routed them, but had had strength to pursue them; he had not only pursued them, but he had been enabled to come up to them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 18:37
37-42. In these verses David describes his victories and the stirring scenes of the battle field.
Sermons on Psalms 18:37
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Time of God's Coming by Bakht Singh | Bakht Singh emphasizes the importance of recognizing the times of God's visitation, warning of disastrous consequences for individuals, nations, and churches that fail to do so. He |
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(Spain) the Supply of the Spirit by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal testimony about his wife and daughter battling cancer. Despite the hardships, he emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God's wi |
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Doctrine of the Lamb - Part 2 by J. Sidlow Baxter | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the significance of Isaiah 53 and the role of the Lamb in the redemption of humanity. He highlights seven key points from the scripture: the |
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The Last Revival by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having faith that drives out fear. He quotes Isaiah 54:4, which reassures believers that they will not be ashamed or repro |
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Satan the Arch Rebel by Dwight Pentecost | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Job and how Satan tempted him to renounce God. The preacher highlights how Satan used Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, t |
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The Israel of God - Part 1 by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of having a genuine heart relationship with God. He uses the analogy of a tree that appears to be real but is hollow on the in |
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Forgiveness - Part 2 by Keith Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of recognizing our need for God's mercy and forgiveness by humbly acknowledging our sins and coming to Him in repentance. It contrasts the att |