Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth.’ New Living Translation is like the light of morning at sunrise, like a morning without clouds, like the gleaming of the sun on new grass after rain.’ English Standard Version he dawns on them like the morning light, like the sun shining forth on a cloudless morning, like rain that makes grass to sprout from the earth. Berean Standard Bible is like the light of the morning at sunrise of a cloudless dawn, the glistening after the rain on the sprouting grass of the earth.’ King James Bible And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. New King James Version And he shall be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, Like the tender grass springing out of the earth, By clear shining after rain.’ New American Standard Bible Is like the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the fresh grass springs out of the earth From sunshine after rain.’ NASB 1995 Is as the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the tender grass springs out of the earth, Through sunshine after rain.’ NASB 1977 Is as the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the tender grass springs out of the earth, Through sunshine after rain.’ Legacy Standard Bible Is as the light of the morning when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, From brightness of the sun after rain.’ With the tender grass springing from the earth, Amplified Bible Is like the morning light when the sun rises, A morning without clouds, When the fresh grass springs out of the earth Through sunshine after rain.’ Christian Standard Bible is like the morning light when the sun rises on a cloudless morning, the glisten of rain on sprouting grass.” Holman Christian Standard Bible is like the morning light when the sun rises on a cloudless morning, the glisten of rain on sprouting grass.” American Standard Version He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, A morning without clouds, When the tender grass springeth out of the earth, Through clear shining after rain. Contemporary English Version is like the sunrise on a cloudless day, or like rain that sparkles on the grass." English Revised Version He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, a morning without clouds; when the tender grass springeth out of the earth, through clear shining after rain. GOD'S WORD® Translation He is like the morning light as the sun rises, like a morning without clouds, like the brightness after a rainstorm. The rain makes the grass grow from the earth.' Good News Translation is like the sun shining on a cloudless dawn, the sun that makes the grass sparkle after rain." International Standard Version He is like dawn's first light, like bright sun blazing on a cloudless morning, glistening on grassland that flourishes after a rain shower. Majority Standard Bible is like the light of the morning at sunrise of a cloudless dawn, the glistening after the rain on the sprouting grass of the earth.? NET Bible is like the light of morning when the sun comes up, a morning in which there are no clouds. He is like the brightness after rain that produces grass from the earth. New Heart English Bible shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, when the tender grass springs out of the earth, through clear shining after rain.' Webster's Bible Translation And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. World English Bible shall be as the light of the morning when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, when the tender grass springs out of the earth, through clear shining after rain.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he rises as the light of morning, "" A morning sun [with] no clouds! By the shining, by the rain, "" Tender grass of the earth! Young's Literal Translation And as the light of morning he riseth, A morning sun -- no clouds! By the shining, by the rain, Tender grass of the earth! Smith's Literal Translation And as the light of the morning the sun will rise: the morning not dense; from the shining of the rain bringing forth herbage from the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, shineth in the morning without clouds, and as the grass springeth out of the earth by rain. Catholic Public Domain Version like the first light of the morning as the sun is rising, when a morning without clouds glows red, and like plants springing forth from the earth after a rainfall. New American Bible Is like the light at sunrise on a cloudless morning, making the land’s vegetation glisten after rain.” New Revised Standard Version is like the light of morning, like the sun rising on a cloudless morning, gleaming from the rain on the grassy land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe is like the light of the morning when the sun rises, even a morning without clouds, before dawn, a morning free from rain which makes the grass to spring up. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Like the light of the morning whenever the sun rises, a morning without clouds, from twilight before dawn and from the rain that makes the land sprout OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, A morning without clouds; When through clear shining after rain, The tender grass springeth out of the earth.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And in the morning light of God, let the sun arise in the morning, from the light of which the Lord passed on, and as it were from the rain of the tender grass upon the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Last Song…3The God of Israel spoke; the Rock of Israel said to me, ‘He who rules the people with justice, who rules in the fear of God, 4is like the light of the morning at sunrise of a cloudless dawn, the glistening after the rain on the sprouting grass of the earth.’ 5Is not my house right with God? For He has established with me an everlasting covenant, ordered and secured in every part. Will He not bring about my full salvation and my every desire?… Cross References Psalm 72:6-7 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. / May the righteous flourish in his days and prosperity abound until the moon is no more. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Malachi 4:2 “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. Psalm 89:36-37 his offspring shall endure forever, and his throne before Me like the sun, / like the moon, established forever, a faithful witness in the sky.” Selah Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” Luke 1:78-79 because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high, / to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Revelation 22:16 “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.” Isaiah 11:1-5 Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ... Hosea 6:3 So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. Psalm 110:3 Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth. Isaiah 32:1-2 Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice. / Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. Treasury of Scripture And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun rises, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain. as the light Judges 5:31 So let all thine enemies perish, O LORD: but let them that love him be as the sun when he goeth forth in his might. And the land had rest forty years. Psalm 89:36 His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me. Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. mourning Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. tender Deuteronomy 32:2 My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Psalm 72:6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. Isaiah 4:2 In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. Jump to Previous Brightness Clear Clouds Dawns Earth Forth Grass Light Making Morning Rain Rises Riseth Rising Shining Springeth Springing Springs Sun Sunrise Sunshine Tender YoungJump to Next Brightness Clear Clouds Dawns Earth Forth Grass Light Making Morning Rain Rises Riseth Rising Shining Springeth Springing Springs Sun Sunrise Sunshine Tender Young2 Samuel 23 1. David, in his last words, professes his faith in God's promises6. The different state of the wicked 8. A catalogue of David's mighty men He is like the light of the morning This phrase draws a vivid comparison to the dawn, symbolizing new beginnings, hope, and divine favor. In Hebrew, "light" (אוֹר, 'or) often represents God's presence and guidance. The morning light dispels darkness, much like a righteous leader brings clarity and justice. Historically, the dawn was a time of renewal and promise, reflecting God's mercies that are "new every morning" (Lamentations 3:23). at sunrise on a cloudless morning like the brightness after rain that brings grass from the earth Hebrew is like the lightוּכְא֥וֹר (ū·ḵə·’ō·wr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary of the morning בֹּ֖קֶר (bō·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning at sunrise שָׁ֑מֶשׁ (šā·meš) Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement of a cloudless לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no dawn, בֹּ֚קֶר (bō·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning the glistening מִנֹּ֥גַהּ (min·nō·ḡah) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5051: Brilliancy after the rain מִמָּטָ֖ר (mim·mā·ṭār) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4306: Rain on the sprouting grass דֶּ֥שֶׁא (de·še) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1877: A sprout, grass of the earth.’ מֵאָֽרֶץ׃ (mê·’ā·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links 2 Samuel 23:4 NIV2 Samuel 23:4 NLT 2 Samuel 23:4 ESV 2 Samuel 23:4 NASB 2 Samuel 23:4 KJV 2 Samuel 23:4 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 23:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 23:4 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 23:4 French Bible 2 Samuel 23:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 23:4 He shall be as the light (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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