Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The valleys of the sea were exposed and the foundations of the earth laid bare at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of breath from his nostrils. New Living Translation Then at the command of the LORD, at the blast of his breath, the bottom of the sea could be seen, and the foundations of the earth were laid bare. English Standard Version Then the channels of the sea were seen; the foundations of the world were laid bare, at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. Berean Standard Bible The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. King James Bible And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. New King James Version Then the channels of the sea were seen, The foundations of the world were uncovered, At the rebuke of the LORD, At the blast of the breath of His nostrils. New American Standard Bible “Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were exposed By the rebuke of the LORD, From the blast of the breath of His nostrils. NASB 1995 “Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare By the rebuke of the LORD, At the blast of the breath of His nostrils. NASB 1977 “Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare, By the rebuke of the LORD, At the blast of the breath of His nostrils. Legacy Standard Bible Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare By the rebuke of Yahweh, At the blast of the breath of His nostrils. Amplified Bible “The channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were uncovered At the rebuke of the LORD, At the blast of the breath of His nostrils. Christian Standard Bible The depths of the sea became visible, the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. Holman Christian Standard Bible The depths of the sea became visible, the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. American Standard Version Then the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare, By the rebuke of Jehovah, At the blast of the breath of his nostrils. Contemporary English Version You roared at the sea, and its deepest channels could be seen. You snorted, and the earth shook to its foundations. English Revised Version Then the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were laid bare, by the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the ocean floor could be seen. The foundations of the earth were laid bare at the LORD's stern warning, at the blast of the breath from his nostrils. Good News Translation The floor of the ocean was laid bare, and the foundations of the earth were uncovered when the LORD rebuked his enemies and roared at them in anger. International Standard Version The currents of the sea were revealed and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD and at the blazing breath from his nostrils! Majority Standard Bible The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. NET Bible The depths of the sea were exposed; the inner regions of the world were uncovered by the LORD's battle cry, by the powerful breath from his nose. New Heart English Bible Then the channels of the sea appeared. The foundations of the world were laid bare by the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. Webster's Bible Translation And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were laid open, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. World English Bible Then the channels of the sea appeared. The foundations of the world were laid bare by Yahweh’s rebuke, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the streams of the sea are seen, "" [The] foundations of the world are revealed, "" By the rebuke of YHWH, "" From the breath of the spirit of His anger. Young's Literal Translation And seen are the streams of the sea, Revealed are foundations of the world, By the rebuke of Jehovah, From the breath of the spirit of His anger. Smith's Literal Translation The torrents of the sea will be seen, The foundations of the habitable globe will be uncovered, In the rebuke of Jehovah, from the breath of the spirit of his anger. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the overflowings of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were laid open at the rebuke of the Lord, at the blast of the spirit of his wrath. Catholic Public Domain Version And the overflow of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the globe were revealed, at the rebuke of the Lord, at the exhale of the breath of his fury. New American Bible Then the bed of the sea appeared; the world’s foundations lay bare, At the roar of the LORD, at the storming breath of his nostrils. New Revised Standard Version Then the channels of the sea were seen, the foundations of the world were laid bare at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were uncovered, at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thine anger. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the springs of waters appeared and the foundations of the world were revealed from your rebuke, LORD JEHOVAH, and from the breath of the Spirit of your anger OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the channels of the sea appeared, The foundations of the world were laid bare By the rebuke of the LORD, At the blast of the breath of His nostrils. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the channels of the sea were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuke of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his anger. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Song of Deliverance…15He shot His arrows and scattered the foes; He hurled lightning and routed them. 16The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of His nostrils. 17He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters.… Cross References Psalm 18:15 The channels of the sea appeared, and the foundations of the world were exposed, at Your rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of Your nostrils. Exodus 15:8 At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. Job 38:8-11 Who enclosed the sea behind doors when it burst forth from the womb, / when I made the clouds its garment and thick darkness its blanket, / when I fixed its boundaries and set in place its bars and doors, ... Psalm 104:7 At Your rebuke the waters fled; at the sound of Your thunder they hurried away— Isaiah 50:2 Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst. Nahum 1:4 He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts. Psalm 77:16 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. Psalm 106:9 He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. Psalm 114:3-5 The sea observed and fled; the Jordan turned back; / the mountains skipped like rams, the hills like lambs. / Why was it, O sea, that you fled, O Jordan, that you turned back, Isaiah 51:10 Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? Jeremiah 31:35 Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: Matthew 8:26-27 “You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!” Mark 4:39-41 Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?” Luke 8:24-25 The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!” Revelation 6:14 The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. Treasury of Scripture And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. the channels Exodus 14:21-27 And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the LORD caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided… Exodus 15:8-10 And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea… Psalm 18:15-17 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils… rebuking Exodus 15:8 And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea. Job 38:11 And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed? Psalm 106:9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness. nostrils. 2 Samuel 22:9 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. Psalm 74:1 Maschil of Asaph. O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against the sheep of thy pasture? Jump to Previous Anger Appeared Bare Blast Breath Channels Deep Discovered Earth Exposed Foundations Laid Mouth Nostrils Open Rebuke Rebuking Revealed Sea Spirit Streams Uncovered Valleys World WrathJump to Next Anger Appeared Bare Blast Breath Channels Deep Discovered Earth Exposed Foundations Laid Mouth Nostrils Open Rebuke Rebuking Revealed Sea Spirit Streams Uncovered Valleys World Wrath2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsThe channels of the sea appeared This phrase evokes imagery of the parting of the Red Sea, as described in Exodus 14:21-22, where God miraculously divided the waters for the Israelites to escape from Egypt. It signifies God's power over creation and His ability to reveal hidden things. The "channels" suggest pathways or routes that were previously unseen, emphasizing God's sovereignty in making a way where there seems to be none. and the foundations of the world were exposed at the rebuke of the LORD at the blast of the breath of His nostrils Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of praise, David is reflecting on God's deliverance and power. This chapter is a song of thanksgiving for God's intervention in his life. 2. The LORD The central figure in this verse, whose power and majesty are described through the imagery of nature's upheaval. 3. The Sea Represents chaos and danger in ancient Near Eastern thought, yet here it is controlled and revealed by God's command. 4. Foundations of the World Symbolizes the very structure of creation, which is laid bare by God's mighty power. 5. Rebuke of the LORD Indicates God's authority and power to command and control creation, demonstrating His sovereignty. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationGod's power is unmatched, and He controls the very elements of the earth. This should lead us to trust in His ability to handle the chaos in our lives. The Power of God's Word Just as God rebukes the sea and exposes the foundations of the world, His Word has the power to transform and reveal truth in our lives. Reverence for God's Majesty Recognizing God's authority should lead us to worship and revere Him, acknowledging His greatness and our dependence on Him. God's Deliverance Just as God delivered David, He is able to deliver us from our trials. We should seek His intervention and trust in His timing. The Breath of God The imagery of God's breath signifies life and power. We should seek the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives to empower and guide us.(16) Of the sea.--Psalms 18, "of waters." There are several such slight differences between 2Samuel 22:15-16, and the parallel verses in the psalm, which mark the two as distinctly different recensions. The most striking change is that of the last pronoun from "his" to "thy in the psalm, as appropriate to its use in public worship. Hebrew The channelsאֲפִ֣קֵי (’ă·p̄i·qê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 650: Containing, a tube, a bed, valley of a, stream, a strong thing, a hero of the sea יָ֔ם (yām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin appeared, וַיֵּֽרָאוּ֙ (way·yê·rā·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see the foundations מֹסְד֣וֹת (mō·sə·ḏō·wṯ) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4146: A foundation of the world תֵּבֵ֑ל (tê·ḇêl) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8398: The earth, the globe, its inhabitants, a particular land were exposed יִגָּל֖וּ (yig·gā·lū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1540: To denude, to exile, to reveal at the rebuke בְּגַעֲרַ֣ת (bə·ḡa·‘ă·raṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1606: A chiding of the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel at the blast מִנִּשְׁמַ֖ת (min·niš·maṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5397: A puff, wind, angry, vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect, an animal of the breath ר֥וּחַ (rū·aḥ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit of His nostrils. אַפּֽוֹ׃ (’ap·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire Links 2 Samuel 22:16 NIV2 Samuel 22:16 NLT 2 Samuel 22:16 ESV 2 Samuel 22:16 NASB 2 Samuel 22:16 KJV 2 Samuel 22:16 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 22:16 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 22:16 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 22:16 French Bible 2 Samuel 22:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 22:16 Then the channels of the sea appeared (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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