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Rescued from 'Many Waters'
Commentators widely agree that the phrase 'many waters' is a powerful metaphor for overwhelming troubles, calamities, and afflictions. When David says God 'drew me out,' he is describing a rescue from dangers so immense they felt like drowning in a deep sea. This imagery assures believers that no matter how deep their distress, God can reach down from on high and pull them to safety.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 18:16
18th Century
Theologian
He sent from above - He interposed to save me. All these manifestations of the divine interposition were from above, or from heaven…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 18:16
19th Century
Bishop
He drew me. — By an exquisite transition from the real to the figurative, the poet conceives of these parted waters as the flo…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 18:16
19th Century
Preacher
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
The psalmist saw another Moses, whose name signified, "I drew hi…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 18:16
16th Century
Theologian
He sent down from above. Here the main point of the sublime and magnificent narrative we have just reviewed is briefly shown: namely, to t…
John Gill
On Psalms 18:16
17th Century
Pastor
He sent from above
Either his hand, as in (Psalms 144:7); he exerted and displayed his mighty power in r…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 18:1–19
17th Century
Minister
The first words, "I will love you, O Lord, my strength," are the scope and contents of the psalm (Psalms 18:1). Those who trul…