Psalms 18:34
(18:35) He teacheth my hands for the war, so that a brazen bow is bent by my arms.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
In Context
33(18:34) He maketh my feet like those of the hinds, and upon my high-places he causeth me to stand.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:36And thou gavest me the shield of thy salvation; and thy assistance hath made me great.
Psalms 144:1“By David.” Blessed be the Lord my Rock, who exerciseth my hands for the battle, my fingers for the war:
Isaiah 45:1Thus hath said the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whom I have taken hold of by his right hand, to subdue nations before him, even the loins of kings will I ungird, to open before him [city-]doors, and gates that they shall not be shut;
Hosea 1:5And it shall come to pass on that day, that I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Yizre'el.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 18:30-50
Grateful Remembrance of Past Deliverances; Confidence in the Divine Goodness. 29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. 30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. 31 For who is God save the Lord ? or who is a rock save our God? 32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. 33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. 34 He teacheth my hands to war,… Read the whole commentary →