2 Samuel 22:20
What does 2 Samuel 22:20 mean?
A plain-English look at 2 Samuel 22:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He brought me forth also into a large place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He brought me forth also into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He took me out into a wide place; he was my saviour because he had delight in me.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And He bringeth me out to a large place, He draweth me out for He delighted in me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And he brought me forth into a large place, he delivered me, because I pleased him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And he brought me forth into a large place; He delivered me, because he delighted in me.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 3:17
and lo, a voice out of the heavens, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
- Matthew 17:5
While he was yet speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold, a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
- 1 Chronicles 4:10
And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my border, and that thy hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it be not to my sorrow! And God granted him that which he requested.
- Genesis 26:22
And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now Jehovah hath made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land.
- Acts 2:32
This Jesus did God raise up, whereof we all are witnesses.
- Psalms 31:8
And thou hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy; Thou hast set my feet in a large place.
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