New International Version “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. New Living Translation “He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. English Standard Version “He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. Berean Standard Bible He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. Berean Literal Bible He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. King James Bible He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; New King James Version “He sent from above, He took me, He drew me out of many waters. New American Standard Bible “He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. NASB 1995 “He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. NASB 1977 “He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. Legacy Standard Bible He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. Amplified Bible “He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of great waters. Berean Annotated Bible He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. Christian Standard Bible He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he pulled me out of deep water. Holman Christian Standard Bible He reached down from heaven and took hold of me; He pulled me out of deep waters. American Standard Version He sent from on high, he took me; He drew me out of many waters; Contemporary English Version You reached down from heaven, and you lifted me from deep in the ocean. English Revised Version He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; GOD'S WORD® Translation He reached down from high above and took hold of me. He pulled me out of the raging water. Good News Translation The LORD reached down from above and took hold of me; he pulled me out of the deep waters. International Standard Version He sent for me from on high! He grabbed hold of me, drawing me out of deep water. NET Bible He reached down from above and grabbed me; he pulled me from the surging water. New Heart English Bible He sent from on high and he took me. He drew me out of many waters. Webster's Bible Translation He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. World English Bible He sent from on high and he took me. He drew me out of many waters. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe sends from above—He takes me, "" He draws me out of many waters. Berean Literal Bible He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of many waters. Young's Literal Translation He sendeth from above -- He taketh me, He draweth me out of many waters. Smith's Literal Translation He will send from height, he will take me; He will draw me out of many waters: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe sent from on high, and took me, and drew me out of many waters. Catholic Public Domain Version He sent from on high, and he took me up. And he drew me out of many waters. New American Bible He reached down from on high and seized me, drew me out of the deep waters. New Revised Standard Version He reached from on high, he took me, he drew me out of mighty waters. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe sent from above and took me; he drew me out of many waters; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He sent from the height and he took me and he drew me out from many waters OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters; Brenton Septuagint Translation He sent from above and took me; he drew me out of many waters. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context David's Song of Deliverance…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. 18He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from foes too mighty for me.… Cross References He reached down from on high Psalm 18:16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me; He drew me out of deep waters. Psalm 144:7 Reach down from on high; set me free and rescue me from the deep waters, from the grasp of foreigners, Psalm 113:5-6 Who is like the LORD our God, the One enthroned on high? / He humbles Himself to behold the heavens and the earth. and took hold of me; Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your right hand and tells you: Do not fear, I will help you. Matthew 14:31 Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” Psalm 73:23 Yet I am always with You; You hold my right hand. He drew me out of deep waters. Psalm 69:14 Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink; deliver me from my foes and out of the deep waters. Psalm 124:4-5 then the floods would have engulfed us, then the torrent would have overwhelmed us, / then the raging waters would have swept us away. Jonah 2:3-6 For You cast me into the deep, into the heart of the seas, and the current swirled about me; all Your breakers and waves swept over me. / At this, I said, ‘I have been banished from Your sight; yet I will look once more toward Your holy temple.’ / The waters engulfed me to take my life; the watery depths closed around me; the seaweed wrapped around my head. … Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. Jonah 2:5-6 The waters engulfed me to take my life; the watery depths closed around me; the seaweed wrapped around my head. / To the roots of the mountains I descended; the earth beneath me barred me in forever! But You raised my life from the pit, O LORD my God! Exodus 2:10 When the child had grown older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses and explained, “I drew him out of the water.” Isaiah 59:1 Surely the arm of the LORD is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear. Matthew 14:30-31 But when he saw the strength of the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” / Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and took hold of Peter. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” Psalm 32:6 Therefore let all the godly pray to You while You may be found. Surely when great waters rise, they will not come near. Psalm 40:2 He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. Treasury of Scripture He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; sent Psalm 18:16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. Psalm 144:7 Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children; he drew Psalm 32:6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Psalm 59:1,2 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him. Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up against me… Psalm 93:3,4 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves… many. Jump to Previous Deep Draweth Drew Forth Great High Hold Pulling Reached WatersJump to Next Deep Draweth Drew Forth Great High Hold Pulling Reached Waters2 Samuel 22 1. David's psalm of thanksgiving for God's deliverance and blessingsHe reached down from on high David praises the Lord as the exalted King who intervened in his distress. Though God rules from heaven, He acted personally in David’s life. Psa 18:16 He reached down from on high and took hold of me;… and took hold of me; God’s deliverance was direct and powerful, preserving David when his enemies and troubles threatened to overwhelm him. Isa 41:13 For I am the LORD your God, who takes hold of your hand… He drew me out of deep waters. The waters portray the danger and helplessness David faced during years of conflict, especially while fleeing Saul and fighting surrounding enemies. God rescued him from circumstances he could not escape by his own strength. Psa 69:14 Rescue me from the mire and do not let me sink;… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of this song of deliverance, David is expressing his gratitude to God for rescuing him from his enemies and from the hand of Saul. 2. God The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the divine rescuer who intervenes in David's life, demonstrating His power and care. 3. Deep Waters Symbolic of overwhelming danger or distress, representing the trials and tribulations David faced. Teaching Points God's Sovereign RescueGod is sovereign and capable of delivering us from any situation, no matter how dire it seems. Just as He reached down to save David, He is able to reach into our lives and rescue us from our "deep waters." Symbolism of Water In the Bible, water often symbolizes chaos and danger. Understanding this helps us see the depth of God's intervention in our lives, bringing order and peace where there was once turmoil. Personal Relationship with God David's personal relationship with God is evident in his song. We are encouraged to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with God, trusting Him to be our deliverer. Faith in God's Timing God's intervention comes at the perfect time. We must have faith and patience, trusting that God knows the best time to act in our lives. Gratitude for Deliverance Like David, we should express gratitude for God's deliverance in our lives. Recognizing His hand in our past helps build our faith for future challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Samuel 22:17?2. How does 2 Samuel 22:17 illustrate God's deliverance in our personal struggles? 3. What does "He reached down" reveal about God's intervention in our lives? 4. How can we trust God's rescue as shown in 2 Samuel 22:17? 5. Which other Bible stories show God rescuing His people like in 2 Samuel 22:17? 6. How can we apply God's saving power from 2 Samuel 22:17 in daily life? 7. How does 2 Samuel 22:17 illustrate God's intervention in human struggles? 8. What historical context surrounds 2 Samuel 22:17? 9. How does 2 Samuel 22:17 reflect the theme of divine rescue? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 22? Verses 17-20. - "He stretched forth his hand from on high; he took me, For they attacked me in the day of my misfortune. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He reached downיִשְׁלַ֥ח (yiš·laḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out from on high מִמָּר֖וֹם (mim·mā·rō·wm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4791: Altitude and took hold of me; יִקָּחֵ֑נִי (yiq·qā·ḥê·nî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 3947: To take He drew me יַֽמְשֵׁ֖נִי (yam·šê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 4871: To pull out out of deep רַבִּֽים׃ (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great waters. מִמַּ֥יִם (mim·ma·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen Additonal Resources 2 Samuel 22:17 Blue Letter Bible2 Samuel 22:17 Bible Gateway 2 Samuel 22:17 Bible.com 2 Samuel 22:17 NIV |
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