Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were under his feet. New Living Translation He opened the heavens and came down; dark storm clouds were beneath his feet. English Standard Version He bowed the heavens and came down; thick darkness was under his feet. Berean Standard Bible He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. King James Bible He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet. New King James Version He bowed the heavens also, and came down With darkness under His feet. New American Standard Bible “He also bowed the heavens down low, and came down With thick darkness under His feet. NASB 1995 “He bowed the heavens also, and came down With thick darkness under His feet. NASB 1977 “He bowed the heavens also, and came down With thick darkness under His feet. Legacy Standard Bible He bowed the heavens and came down With thick darkness under His feet. Amplified Bible “He bowed the heavens also, and came down With thick darkness under His feet. Christian Standard Bible He bent the heavens and came down, total darkness beneath his feet. Holman Christian Standard Bible He parted the heavens and came down, a dark cloud beneath His feet. American Standard Version He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under his feet. Contemporary English Version You opened the heavens like curtains, and you came down with storm clouds under your feet. English Revised Version He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and thick darkness was under his feet. GOD'S WORD® Translation He spread apart the heavens and came down with a dark cloud under his feet. Good News Translation He tore the sky open and came down, with a dark cloud under his feet. International Standard Version He deformed heaven itself as he descended. Thick darkness enveloped his feet. Majority Standard Bible He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. NET Bible He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet. New Heart English Bible He bowed the heavens also, and came down. Thick darkness was under his feet. Webster's Bible Translation He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet. World English Bible He bowed the heavens also, and came down. Thick darkness was under his feet. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He inclines the heavens and comes down, "" And thick darkness [is] under His feet. Young's Literal Translation And He inclineth heaven, and cometh down, And thick darkness is under His feet. Smith's Literal Translation He will incline the heavens and come down; And darkness under his feet. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe bowed the heavens, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. Catholic Public Domain Version He bent down the heavens, and it descended; and a fog was beneath his feet. New American Bible He parted the heavens and came down, a dark cloud under his feet. New Revised Standard Version He bowed the heavens, and came down; thick darkness was under his feet. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe bowed the heavens and came down; and darkness was under his feet. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he bent Heaven and he came down and dark clouds were under his feet OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He bowed the heavens also, and came down; And thick darkness was under His feet. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he bowed the heavens, and came down, and there was darkness under his feet. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…9Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. 10He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. 11He mounted a cherub and flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.… Cross References Psalm 18:9 He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. Isaiah 64:1 If only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence, Exodus 19:18 Mount Sinai was completely enveloped in smoke, because the LORD had descended on it in fire. And the smoke rose like the smoke of a furnace, and the whole mountain quaked violently. Psalm 144:5 Part Your heavens, O LORD, and come down; touch the mountains, that they may smoke. Isaiah 63:19 We have become like those You never ruled, like those not called by Your name. Psalm 97:2-5 Clouds and darkness surround Him; righteousness and justice are His throne’s foundation. / Fire goes before Him and consumes His foes on every side. / His lightning illuminates the world; the earth sees and trembles. ... Habakkuk 3:6 He stood and measured the earth; He looked and startled the nations; the ancient mountains crumbled; the perpetual hills collapsed. His ways are everlasting. Deuteronomy 33:26 “There is none like the God of Jeshurun, who rides the heavens to your aid, and the clouds in His majesty. Isaiah 34:4 All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. Revelation 6:14 The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. Matthew 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ Revelation 19:11 Then I saw heaven standing open, and there before me was a white horse. And its rider is called Faithful and True. With righteousness He judges and wages war. Isaiah 40:4 Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. Nahum 1:5 The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence—the world and all its dwellers. Micah 1:3-4 For behold, the LORD comes forth from His dwelling place; He will come down and tread on the high places of the earth. / The mountains will melt beneath Him, and the valleys will split apart, like wax before the fire, like water rushing down a slope. Treasury of Scripture He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet. bowed Psalm 144:5 Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke. Isaiah 64:1-3 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at thy presence, … darkness Exodus 20:21 And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was. Deuteronomy 4:11 And ye came near and stood under the mountain; and the mountain burned with fire unto the midst of heaven, with darkness, clouds, and thick darkness. 1 Kings 8:12 Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. Jump to Previous Bent Bowed Clouds Dark Darkness Feet Heaven Heavens Inclineth Parted ThickJump to Next Bent Bowed Clouds Dark Darkness Feet Heaven Heavens Inclineth Parted Thick2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsHe parted the heavens This phrase signifies a divine intervention where God actively engages with the world. The imagery of parting the heavens suggests a powerful and majestic entrance, reminiscent of God's presence at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:18-20). It reflects God's sovereignty over creation, as He can manipulate the heavens to fulfill His purposes. This action is often associated with God's response to the cries of His people, indicating His readiness to act on their behalf. and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and faithfulness throughout his life. 2. God The central figure in this verse, depicted as a powerful and sovereign being who intervenes in the world. 3. Heavens The realm above the earth, often associated with God's dwelling place and His divine authority. 4. Dark Clouds Symbolic of God's majesty and mystery, often associated with His presence and power in the Old Testament. 5. Earth The realm where God intervenes, demonstrating His power and presence in the lives of His people. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and PowerThis verse highlights God's supreme authority over creation. He can part the heavens and descend, demonstrating His control over the natural and spiritual realms. Divine Intervention God is not distant; He actively intervenes in the world. This should encourage believers to trust in His timing and methods, even when they are beyond human understanding. Symbolism of Clouds The dark clouds beneath God's feet symbolize His majesty and the mystery of His presence. Believers are reminded that God's ways are higher than ours, and His presence is both awe-inspiring and comforting. God's Faithfulness David's song is a testament to God's faithfulness in delivering His people. Believers can find assurance in God's past actions as a promise of His continued faithfulness. Call to Worship Recognizing God's power and presence should lead believers to worship and reverence. This verse invites us to respond in awe and gratitude for God's mighty works. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He partedוַיֵּ֥ט (way·yêṭ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5186: To stretch out, spread out, extend, incline, bend the heavens שָׁמַ֖יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky and came down וַיֵּרַ֑ד (way·yê·raḏ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3381: To come or go down, descend with dark clouds וַעֲרָפֶ֖ל (wa·‘ă·rā·p̄el) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6205: Cloud, heavy cloud beneath תַּ֥חַת (ta·ḥaṯ) Preposition Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of His feet. רַגְלָֽיו׃ (raḡ·lāw) Noun - fdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda Links 2 Samuel 22:10 NIV2 Samuel 22:10 NLT 2 Samuel 22:10 ESV 2 Samuel 22:10 NASB 2 Samuel 22:10 KJV 2 Samuel 22:10 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:10 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:10 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:10 He bowed the heavens also and came (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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