2 Samuel 22:33

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Samuel 22:33 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.
2 Samuel 22:33 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Samuel 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“God [is] my strength [and] power: and he maketh my way perfect.] (See Gill on “<191832>Psalm 18:32”).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“strength: Exo 15:2; Psa 18:32, Psa 27:1, Psa 28:7, Psa 28:8, Psa 31:4, Psa 46:1; Isa 41:10; Zac 10:12; Co2 12:9; Eph 6:10; Phi 4:13 maketh: Heb. riddeth, or looseth my way: Heb 13:21 perfect: Deu 18:13; Job 22:3; Psa 101:2, Psa 101:6, Psa 119:1 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 22:34”
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