Psalms 18:34
What does Psalms 18:34 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 18:34 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He teacheth my hands to war; So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He makes my hands expert in war, so that a bow of brass is bent by my arms.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Teaching my hands for battle, And a bow of brass was brought down by my arms.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Not available in this translation
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Who teacheth my hands to war, and mine arms bend a bow of brass;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 28:6
and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
- 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.
- Psalms 144:1
Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, Andmy fingers to fight:
- Psalms 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 chariots in the fire.
- Isaiah 45:1
Thus saith Jehovah to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him, and I will loose the loins of kings; to open the doors before him, and the gates shall not be shut:
- Jeremiah 49:35
Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
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