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Blessed be Yahweh, my rock, Who teaches my hands to war, And my fingers to battle:
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God, Our Rock and Trainer
Commentators unanimously highlight that David attributes his strength and military skill not to himself, but to God. They note the Hebrew for "strength" is literally "rock," signifying God as a firm foundation and shelter. Scholars like Calvin emphasize that David was transformed from a shepherd into a warrior, a change that was a direct gift from God, who "teaches my hands to war."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Blessed be the Lord my strength — Margin, as in Hebrew, “my rock.” See the notes at (Psalms 18:46), where the same expr…
19th Century
Anglican
Strength.— Rather, rock. Compare to Psalms 18:2; Psalms 18:46. The Septuagint and Vulgate have “my God.”
Baptist
David does not ascribe any honour to himself. Human strength is from within, from the nerves, and sinews, and muscles, but the believer's strength …
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16th Century
Protestant
Blessed be Jehovah, my strength. It is very evident that David, because he celebrates the favor of God in such high terms, had not only ob…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Blessed [be] the Lord my strength The author and giver of his natural strength of body, and of the fortitude of his …
When individuals become eminent for things for which they have had few advantages, they should be more deeply aware that God has been their Teacher…
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