2 Samuel 22:35
2 Samuel 22:35 Meaning and Explanation
“He teacheth my hands to war; so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.”
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Read Full Chapter →God trains David's hands for battle, giving him strength to bend a bow of bronze.
What Does 2 Samuel 22:35 Mean?
David credits even his skill in battle to God, who 'teacheth my hands to war.' The strength to draw a 'bow of steel', a bow of bronze requiring great power, is given from above. His training and might alike are gifts.
The believer's abilities, however hard-won, are finally on loan from God. David does not boast in his arm but in the One who trained it. Whatever strength or skill we possess is meant to be received with humility and used in dependence on the God who gave it.
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What does 2 Samuel 22:35 mean?
God trains David's hands for battle, giving him strength to bend a bow of bronze.