Psalms 18:14 Meaning and Explanation
“Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.”
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Read Full Chapter →God's weapons—arrows and lightning—scatter and defeat the enemies with supernatural swiftness.
The Context of Psalms 18:14
God's offensive weapons eliminate the coordinated threat the enemies posed.
What Does Psalms 18:14 Mean?
Arrows 'scattered them'—enemies are not destroyed in place but dispersed in panic and flight. Lightning is God's weapon, moving at speed no human can intercept. The enemies who 'compassed' the psalmist are broken and dismayed.
'Discomfited' means thrown into disorder and defeat. This is total reversal: the overwhelming army becomes the overwhelmed. God's response is not merely equal to the threat but utterly superior.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 18:14
What does Psalms 18:14 mean?
God's weapons—arrows and lightning—scatter and defeat the enemies with supernatural swiftness.
What is the context of Psalms 18:14?
God's offensive weapons eliminate the coordinated threat the enemies posed.