2 Samuel 22:30

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For by thee I run upon a troop; By my God do I leap over a wall.

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Formal EquivalenceSource: American Standard VersionBest for: Word studies and original-language research

🎯 Translation Approach

A highly literal, word-for-word translation (ASV, 1901) augmented with Strong's numbering to connect English words to underlying Hebrew and Greek terms for study.

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Readability

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💎 Distinctive Features

Integrated Strong's numbering: Links English terms to underlying Hebrew and Greek words for deeper lexical study.
Formal equivalence: Prioritizes close alignment with source-language forms and structures.
Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
Study-focused formatting: Optimized for reference and research rather than casual reading.

✅ Strengths

High fidelity to original languages
Includes Strong's numbers for precise word study
Consistent lexical choices aid exegesis
Stable, longstanding scholarly text

⚠️ Considerations

Archaic language reduces readability
Older textual basis compared to some modern translations
Strong's numbers are a concordance index, not full lexical definitions

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Referenced Verses

Ps 18:29 : 29 For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.
Ps 118:10-12 : 10 All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off. 11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off. 12 They compassed me about like bees; They are quenched as the fire of thorns: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.
Rom 8:37 : 37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Phil 4:13 : 13 I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.

Similar Verses (AI)

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Ps 18:28-30
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28For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
29For by thee I run upon a troop; And by my God do I leap over a wall.
30As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
2 Sam 22:2-4
3 verses
77%
2and he said, Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer, even mine;
3God, my rock, in him will I take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge; My saviour, thou savest me from violence.
4I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
2 Sam 22:29
77%
29For thou art my lamp, O Jehovah; And Jehovah will lighten my darkness.
Ps 18:1-3
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77%
1For the Chief Musician. [A Psalm] of David the servant of Jehovah, who spake unto Jehovah the words of this song in the day that Jehovah delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: and he said, I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.
2Jehovah is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; My God, my rock, in whom I will take refuge; My shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
3I will call upon Jehovah, who is worthy to be praised: So shall I be saved from mine enemies.
2 Sam 22:33-40
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76%
33God is my strong fortress; And he guideth the perfect in his way.
34He maketh his feet like hinds' [feet], And setteth me upon my high places.
35He teacheth my hands to war, So that mine arms do bend a bow of brass.
36Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; And thy gentleness hath made me great.
37Thou hast enlarged my steps under me; And my feet have not slipped.
38I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; Neither did I turn again till they were consumed.
39And I have consumed them, and smitten them through, so that they cannot arise: Yea, they are fallen under my feet.
40For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
2 Sam 22:31
76%
31As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.
Ps 144:1-2
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1[ A Psalm of David.] Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, [And] my fingers to fight:
2My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.
Ps 18:35-37
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35Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation; And thy right hand hath holden me up, And thy gentleness hath made me great.
36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, And my feet have not slipped.
37I will pursue mine enemies, and overtake them; Neither will I turn again till they are consumed.
Ps 27:3
74%
3Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.
Ps 18:39
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39For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: Thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me.
Ps 118:13
74%
13Thou didst thrust sore at me that I might fall; But Jehovah helped me.
Ps 18:32-33
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74%
32The God that girdeth me with strength, And maketh my way perfect?
33He maketh my feet like hinds' [feet]: And setteth me upon my high places.
Ps 61:3
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3For thou hast been a refuge for me, A strong tower from the enemy.
2 Sam 22:49
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49And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.
Ps 44:5
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5Through thee will we push down our adversaries: Through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.
Hab 3:19
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19Jehovah, the Lord, is my strength; And he maketh my feet like hinds' [feet], And will make me to walk upon my high places.
Ps 60:12
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12Through God we shall do valiantly; For he it is that will tread down our adversaries.
Ps 28:7
72%
7Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
Ps 31:14
72%
14But I trusted in thee, O Jehovah: I said, Thou art my God.
2 Sam 22:47
72%
47Jehovah liveth; And blessed be my rock; And exalted be God, the rock of my salvation,
2 Sam 22:22
72%
22For I have kept the ways of Jehovah, And have not wickedly departed from my God.
2 Sam 22:18
72%
18He delivered me from my strong enemy, From them that hated me; for they were too mighty for me.
Ps 31:22
72%
22As for me, I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: Nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications When I cried unto thee.
Ps 3:6
72%
6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.
Ps 108:13
71%
13Through God we shall do valiantly: For he it is that will tread down our adversaries.
Ps 16:1
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1Michtam of David. Preserve me, O God; For in thee do I take refuge.
Ps 91:2
71%
2I will say of Jehovah, He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in whom I trust.
Ps 94:22
71%
22But Jehovah hath been my high tower, And my God the rock of my refuge.
Ps 140:7
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7O Jehovah the Lord, the strength of my salvation, Thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
Ps 59:9
71%
9[Because of] his strength I will give heed unto thee; For God is my high tower.
Ps 30:1-2
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71%
1A Psalm; a Song at the Dedication of the House. [A Psalm] of David. I will extol thee, O Jehovah; For thou hast raised me up, And hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2O Jehovah my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Ps 116:8
71%
8For thou hast delivered my soul from death, Mine eyes from tears, [And] my feet from falling.