2 Samuel 22:50
2 Samuel 22:50 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore I will give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and I will sing praises unto thy name.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →David vows to thank and praise the LORD among the nations.
What Does 2 Samuel 22:50 Mean?
In response to all God has done, David vows to give thanks 'among the heathen', among the nations, and to 'sing praises unto thy name.' His worship will not stay within Israel's borders but be declared to the wider world.
This verse is later taken up to show God's praise reaching all peoples through the gospel. David's resolve to sing among the nations foreshadows the day when people of every land would join in praising God's name. Gratitude, once stirred, longs to be sung, and true praise cannot help but spread.
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What does 2 Samuel 22:50 mean?
David vows to thank and praise the LORD among the nations.