Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. New Living Translation He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow. English Standard Version He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Berean Standard Bible He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. King James Bible He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. New King James Version He teaches my hands to make war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. New American Standard Bible He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. NASB 1995 He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. NASB 1977 He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Legacy Standard Bible He trains my hands for battle, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Amplified Bible He trains my hands for war, So that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Christian Standard Bible He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Holman Christian Standard Bible He trains my hands for war; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. American Standard Version He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass. Contemporary English Version You teach my hands to fight and my arms to use a bow of bronze. English Revised Version He teacheth my hands to war; so that mine arms do bend a bow of brass. GOD'S WORD® Translation He trains my hands for battle so that my arms can bend an [archer's] bow of bronze. Good News Translation He trains me for battle, so that I can use the strongest bow. International Standard Version who teaches my hands to make war, and my arms to bend a bronze bow. Majority Standard Bible He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. NET Bible He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend even the strongest bow. New Heart English Bible He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze. Webster's Bible Translation He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms. World English Bible He teaches my hands to war, so that my arms bend a bow of bronze. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTeaching my hands for battle, "" And a bow of bronze was brought down by my arms. Young's Literal Translation Teaching my hands for battle, And a bow of brass was brought down by my arms. Smith's Literal Translation Teaching my hands to war, and a bow of brass was bent by mine arms. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho teacheth my hands to war: and thou hast made my arms like a brazen bow. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Who trained my hands for war, my arms to string a bow of bronze. New Revised Standard Version He trains my hands for war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe trains my hands to war; and he strengthens my arms like a bow of brass. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He teaches my hands to war and strengthens my arms like a brass bow. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who traineth my hands for war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass. Brenton Septuagint Translation He instructs my hands for war: and thou hast made my arms as a brazen bow. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is My Rock…33He makes my feet like those of a deer and stations me upon the heights. 34He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. 35You have given me Your shield of salvation; Your right hand upholds me, and Your gentleness exalts me.… Cross References 2 Samuel 22:35 He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze. Psalm 144:1 Of David. Blessed be the LORD, my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. Ephesians 6:10-17 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. / For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this world’s darkness, and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. ... 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 For though we live in the flesh, we do not wage war according to the flesh. / The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. Isaiah 45:1 This is what the LORD says to Cyrus His anointed, whose right hand I have grasped to subdue nations before him, to disarm kings, to open the doors before him, so that the gates will not be shut: 1 Samuel 17:34-37 David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock, / I went after it, struck it down, and delivered the lamb from its mouth. If it reared up against me, I would grab it by its fur, strike it down, and kill it. / Your servant has killed lions and bears; this uncircumcised Philistine will be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.” ... 2 Timothy 2:3-4 Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. / A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Jeremiah 51:20 “You are My war club, My weapon for battle. With you I shatter nations; with you I bring kingdoms to ruin. Judges 3:10 The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. 1 Chronicles 12:2 they were archers using both the right and left hands to sling stones and shoot arrows; and they were Saul’s kinsmen from Benjamin): Zechariah 10:5 They will be like mighty men in battle, trampling the enemy in the mire of the streets. They will fight because the LORD is with them, and they will put the horsemen to shame. 1 Samuel 17:50 Thus David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and a stone; without a sword in his hand he struck down the Philistine and killed him. 1 Kings 20:11 And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’” 2 Kings 13:15-17 Elisha told him, “Take a bow and some arrows.” So Jehoash took a bow and some arrows. / Then Elisha said to the king of Israel, “Put your hand on the bow.” So the king put his hand on the bow, and Elisha put his hands on the king’s hands. / “Open the east window,” said Elisha. So he opened it and Elisha said, “Shoot!” So he shot. And Elisha declared: “This is the LORD’s arrow of victory, the arrow of victory over Aram, for you shall strike the Arameans in Aphek until you have put an end to them.” Treasury of Scripture He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by my arms. teacheth Psalm 144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: 2 Samuel 22:36 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great. Isaiah 28:6 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. so that Psalm 46:9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. Jeremiah 49:35 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might. Hosea 1:5 And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel. Jump to Previous Arms Battle Bend Bent Bow Brass Broken Bronze Expert Hands Makes Steel Teaches Teacheth Teaching Traineth Trains WarJump to Next Arms Battle Bend Bent Bow Brass Broken Bronze Expert Hands Makes Steel Teaches Teacheth Teaching Traineth Trains WarPsalm 18 1. David praises God for his manifold and marvelous blessingsHe trains my hands for battle This phrase emphasizes the divine preparation and empowerment that God provides to His followers. The Hebrew word for "trains" is "לָמַד" (lamad), which implies teaching or instructing. In the context of ancient Israel, warriors were often trained rigorously for physical combat. Spiritually, this suggests that God equips His people with the necessary skills and wisdom to face life's challenges. The imagery of "hands" signifies action and capability, indicating that God not only prepares the heart and mind but also the physical abilities needed for spiritual warfare. my arms can bend a bow of bronze Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 18, David is expressing his gratitude and praise to God for delivering him from his enemies and for equipping him for battle. This psalm is a reflection of his experiences as a warrior and king. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the one who empowers and equips David for battle, symbolizing divine strength and preparation. 3. Battle Represents the various struggles and conflicts David faced, both physical and spiritual. It is a metaphor for the challenges believers face in their spiritual journey. 4. Bow of Bronze A symbol of strength and resilience. In ancient times, a bow made of bronze would be incredibly strong and difficult to bend, indicating the supernatural strength given by God. Teaching Points Divine EmpowermentJust as God trained David's hands for battle, He equips us with the necessary skills and strength to face our spiritual battles. We must rely on His power rather than our own. Spiritual Preparation Like David, we are called to be prepared for the battles we face. This involves spiritual disciplines such as prayer, studying Scripture, and putting on the full armor of God. Strength in Weakness The imagery of bending a bow of bronze highlights that with God's help, we can accomplish what seems impossible. Our limitations are opportunities for God's power to be displayed. Trust in God's Training David's confidence came from knowing that God had prepared him. We should trust that God is continually preparing us for the challenges ahead.(34) So that a bow.--Better, and mine arms bend a bow of copper. For the copper bow comp. Job 20:24. Nechushah, ??????, is certainly not steel, whether the custom of hardening iron was known to the Jews or not (see Jeremiah 15:12, and art. "Steel," in Smith's Biblical Dict.). The LXX. and Vulgate have, "thou hast made mine arms a bow of copper." For this test of strength we naturally compare the famous bow of Ulysses-- "So the great master drew the mighty bow, And drew with ease."--Odyssey, POPE'S trans. Verse 34. - He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms (comp. Psalm 144:1). "A bow of steel" is a mistranslation, since nechusha (נְחוּשָׁה) is not "steel," but "brass," or rather "bronze "-and bows of steel were unknown to the ancients. Compare the comment on Job 20:24 ('Homiletic Commentary,' p. 352).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He trainsמְלַמֵּ֣ד (mə·lam·mêḏ) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3925: To exercise in, learn my hands יָ֭דַי (yā·ḏay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular Strong's 3027: A hand for battle; לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה (lam·mil·ḥā·māh) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4421: A battle, war my arms זְרוֹעֹתָֽי׃ (zə·rō·w·‘ō·ṯāy) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force can bend וְֽנִחֲתָ֥ה (wə·ni·ḥă·ṯāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5181: To sink, descend, to press, lead down a bow קֶֽשֶׁת־ (qe·šeṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7198: A bow, for, shooting, the iris of bronze. נְ֝חוּשָׁ֗ה (nə·ḥū·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5154: Copper, bronze Links Psalm 18:34 NIVPsalm 18:34 NLT Psalm 18:34 ESV Psalm 18:34 NASB Psalm 18:34 KJV Psalm 18:34 BibleApps.com Psalm 18:34 Biblia Paralela Psalm 18:34 Chinese Bible Psalm 18:34 French Bible Psalm 18:34 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Psalm 18:34 He teaches my hands to war so (Psalm Ps Psa.) |
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