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2 Samuel 23:2
"The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me. His Word was on my tongue.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me,his word was on my tongue.
The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me,his word was on my tongue.
Hebrew Names Version
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, His word was on my tongue.
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, His word was on my tongue.
King James Version
The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
The Spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
Lexham English Bible
"The spirit of Yahweh speaks through me, and his word is upon my tongue.
"The spirit of Yahweh speaks through me, and his word is upon my tongue.
English Standard Version
"The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; his word is on my tongue.
"The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; his word is on my tongue.
New Century Version
"The Lord 's Spirit spoke through me, and his word was on my tongue.
"The Lord 's Spirit spoke through me, and his word was on my tongue.
New English Translation
The Lord 's spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.
The Lord 's spirit spoke through me; his word was on my tongue.
Amplified Bible
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
New American Standard Bible
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, And His word was on my tongue.
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me, And His word was on my tongue.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The Spirit of the Lorde spake by me, and his worde was in my tongue.
The Spirit of the Lorde spake by me, and his worde was in my tongue.
Legacy Standard Bible
"The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me,And His word was on my tongue.
"The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me,And His word was on my tongue.
Contemporary English Version
The Spirit of the Lord has told me what to say.
The Spirit of the Lord has told me what to say.
Complete Jewish Bible
"The Spirit of Adonai spoke through me, his word was on my tongue.
"The Spirit of Adonai spoke through me, his word was on my tongue.
Darby Translation
The Spirit of Jehovah spoke by me, And his word was on my tongue.
The Spirit of Jehovah spoke by me, And his word was on my tongue.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord 's Spirit spoke through me. His word was on my tongue.
The Lord 's Spirit spoke through me. His word was on my tongue.
George Lamsa Translation
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me and his word is upon my tongue.
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me and his word is upon my tongue.
Good News Translation
The spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his message is on my lips.
The spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his message is on my lips.
Literal Translation
The Spirit of Jehovah has spoken by me, and His Word is on my tongue.
The Spirit of Jehovah has spoken by me, and His Word is on my tongue.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The sprete of the LORDE hath spoken by me, and the vtteraunce therof is done thorow my tunge.
The sprete of the LORDE hath spoken by me, and the vtteraunce therof is done thorow my tunge.
American Standard Version
The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me, And his word was upon my tongue.
The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me, And his word was upon my tongue.
Bible in Basic English
The spirit of the Lord had voice through me, his word was on my tongue.
The spirit of the Lord had voice through me, his word was on my tongue.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The spirite of the Lorde spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
The spirite of the Lorde spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and His word was upon my tongue.
The spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and His word was upon my tongue.
King James Version (1611)
The spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
The spirit of the Lord spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word was upon my tongue.
The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me, and his word was upon my tongue.
English Revised Version
The spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was upon my tongue.
The spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was upon my tongue.
Berean Standard Bible
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.
The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The spiryt of the Lord spak bi me, and his word bi my tunge.
The spiryt of the Lord spak bi me, and his word bi my tunge.
Young's Literal Translation
The Spirit of Jehovah hath spoken by me, And His word [is] on my tongue.
The Spirit of Jehovah hath spoken by me, And His word [is] on my tongue.
Update Bible Version
The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me, And his word was on my tongue.
The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me, And his word was on my tongue.
Webster's Bible Translation
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word [was] on my tongue.
The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, and his word [was] on my tongue.
World English Bible
The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me, His word was on my tongue.
The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me, His word was on my tongue.
New King James Version
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
New Living Translation
"The Spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue.
"The Spirit of the Lord speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue.
New Revised Standard
The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue.
The spirit of the Lord speaks through me, his word is upon my tongue.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The Spirit of Yahweh, spake in me, - And, his word, was on my tongue;
The Spirit of Yahweh, spake in me, - And, his word, was on my tongue;
Douay-Rheims Bible
The spirit of the Lord hath spoken by me and his word by my tongue.
The spirit of the Lord hath spoken by me and his word by my tongue.
Revised Standard Version
"The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me, his word is upon my tongue.
"The Spirit of the LORD speaks by me, his word is upon my tongue.
THE MESSAGE
God 's Spirit spoke through me, his words took shape on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke to me, Israel's Rock-Mountain said, "Whoever governs fairly and well, who rules in the Fear-of-God, Is like first light at daybreak without a cloud in the sky, Like green grass carpeting earth, glistening under fresh rain." And this is just how my regime has been, for God guaranteed his covenant with me, Spelled it out plainly and kept every promised word— My entire salvation, my every desire. But the devil's henchmen are like thorns culled and piled as trash; Better not try to touch them; keep your distance with a rake or hoe. They'll make a glorious bonfire!
God 's Spirit spoke through me, his words took shape on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke to me, Israel's Rock-Mountain said, "Whoever governs fairly and well, who rules in the Fear-of-God, Is like first light at daybreak without a cloud in the sky, Like green grass carpeting earth, glistening under fresh rain." And this is just how my regime has been, for God guaranteed his covenant with me, Spelled it out plainly and kept every promised word— My entire salvation, my every desire. But the devil's henchmen are like thorns culled and piled as trash; Better not try to touch them; keep your distance with a rake or hoe. They'll make a glorious bonfire!
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
"The Spirit of the LORD spoke by me, And His word was on my tongue.
Contextual Overview
1 Now these are the last words of David. David the son of Jesse, the man who was raised on high, the chosen one of the God of Jacob, the sweet song writer of Israel, says, 2 "The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me. His Word was on my tongue. 3 The God of Israel has spoken. The Rock of Israel said to me, ‘When one is right and good in ruling over men, ruling in the fear of God, 4 he shines on them like the morning light. He is like the sunshine on a morning without clouds. He is like rain that makes the new grass grow out of the earth through sunshine after rain.' 5 In truth, does not my house stand right with God? For He has made an agreement with me that lasts forever. It is planned right in all things, and sure. For will He not make all my help and my desire grow? 6 But those of no worth are all like thorns that are thrown away, because they cannot be taken with the hand. 7 The man who touches them must be covered with iron and have a spear. All of them will be burned up with fire as they sit."
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Matthew 22:43, Mark 12:36, Acts 2:25-31, Hebrews 3:7, Hebrews 3:8, 2 Peter 1:21
Reciprocal: Numbers 24:16 - General 1 Samuel 15:1 - hearken 1 Kings 1:20 - that thou 1 Chronicles 16:7 - on that day 2 Chronicles 8:14 - so had David the man of God commanded 2 Chronicles 15:1 - the Spirit 2 Chronicles 29:30 - with the words Psalms 45:1 - tongue Isaiah 11:4 - But with Jeremiah 33:15 - and he Jeremiah 50:1 - Jeremiah Matthew 10:20 - but Mark 13:11 - but Luke 1:67 - filled Luke 1:70 - spake Luke 20:42 - himself Acts 1:16 - which the Acts 2:4 - as Acts 2:30 - being Acts 4:20 - we cannot 1 Corinthians 12:10 - prophecy 2 Timothy 3:16 - All Hebrews 4:7 - saying Hebrews 10:15 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 13:18
Then Abram moved his tent and came to live among the oaks of Mamre in Hebron. There he built an altar to the Lord.
Then Abram moved his tent and came to live among the oaks of Mamre in Hebron. There he built an altar to the Lord.
Genesis 23:14
Ephron answered Abraham,
Ephron answered Abraham,
Genesis 23:15
"My lord, listen to me. The land is worth four hundred pieces of silver. What is that between me and you? So bury your wife."
"My lord, listen to me. The land is worth four hundred pieces of silver. What is that between me and you? So bury your wife."
Genesis 23:16
Abraham listened to Ephron. And Abraham weighed for Ephron the silver which he had said and was heard by the sons of Heth to be the price, four hundred pieces of silver. He weighed it in the same way those who buy and sell weighed it at that time.
Abraham listened to Ephron. And Abraham weighed for Ephron the silver which he had said and was heard by the sons of Heth to be the price, four hundred pieces of silver. He weighed it in the same way those who buy and sell weighed it at that time.
Genesis 23:18
to Abraham for his own. It was handed over in front of the sons of Heth and all who came in through the gate of his city.
to Abraham for his own. It was handed over in front of the sons of Heth and all who came in through the gate of his city.
Genesis 23:19
After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the grave of the field of Machpelah east of Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.
After this, Abraham buried his wife Sarah in the grave of the field of Machpelah east of Mamre (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan.
Genesis 27:41
Esau hated Jacob because his father had prayed that good would come to Jacob. Esau said to himself, "The days when I will have sorrow for the loss of my father are soon. Then I will kill my brother Jacob."
Esau hated Jacob because his father had prayed that good would come to Jacob. Esau said to himself, "The days when I will have sorrow for the loss of my father are soon. Then I will kill my brother Jacob."
Genesis 50:10
They came to the grain-floor of Atad on the other side of the Jordan. There they cried with much sorrow. Joseph cried in sorrow for his father for seven days.
They came to the grain-floor of Atad on the other side of the Jordan. There they cried with much sorrow. Joseph cried in sorrow for his father for seven days.
Numbers 13:22
When they had gone up into the Negev, they came to Hebron. Anak's sons Ahiman, Sheshai and Talmai were there. (Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)
When they had gone up into the Negev, they came to Hebron. Anak's sons Ahiman, Sheshai and Talmai were there. (Hebron was built seven years before Zoan in Egypt.)
Numbers 20:29
When all the people saw that Aaron had died, all the house of Israel cried in sorrow for Aaron thirty days.
When all the people saw that Aaron had died, all the house of Israel cried in sorrow for Aaron thirty days.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The Spirit of the Lord spake by me,.... The psalms and songs he composed were not the fruits of his own genius, but were written by him under the inspiration of the Spirit of God; by whom holy men of God, the penmen of the Scriptures, spoke, even as they were moved by the Holy Ghost, of whom David was one, being a prophet; see Acts 1:16 Acts 2:30; so the Targum here,
"David spoke by the spirit of prophecy of the Lord:''
or spake "in me" h; what he spoke was first internally impressed upon his mind by the Spirit of God, and then he expressed it with his tongue, as follows:
and his word [was] in my tongue; not only the matter of his psalms was indited by the Spirit of God, and suggested to his mind; but the very words in which they are delivered were given to him, and he was directed to make use of them, and did.
h בי "in me", Montanus, Junius & Tremellius.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 2 Samuel 23:2. The Spirit of the Lord spake by me — Hence the matter of his writing came by direct and immediate inspiration.
His word was in my tongue. — Hence the words of this writing were as directly inspired as the matter.
