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He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;
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Verse 17 is found in chapter 22 of 2 Samuel. The poetry describes divine intervention through images of earthquake, smoke, fire, darkness, and heavenly descent. These images should not be reduced to a meteorological description; they form poetic theophanic language communicating God’s majesty entering into action. The Lord appears as a sovereign warrior who hears David’s cry and brings him out of deep waters. The king’s deliverance thus becomes a manifestation of divine power.
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Compare 2 Samuel 22:17 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Er streckte seine Hand aus von der Höhe und holte mich und zog mich aus den großen Wassern.
Español · RVR1909 Extendió su mano de lo alto, y arrebatome, Y sacome de copiosas aguas.
Español · NTBT Extendió su mano desde lo alto y me tomó; me sacó de las aguas abundantes.
Français · LSG Il étendit sa main d'en haut, il me saisit, Il me retira des grandes eaux;
Italiano · DIO1885 Egli da alto distese la mano, Mi prese, mi trasse fuori di grandi acque.
Português · ARC Desde o alto enviou, e me tomou; tirou-me das muitas águas.
中文 · RCUV 他從高天伸手抓住我， 把我從大水中拉上來。
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