2 Samuel 22:13

13 Out of the brightness of his presence bolts of lightning blazed forth.

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2 Samuel 22:13 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
13 Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.
English Standard Version (ESV)
13 Out of the brightness before him coals of fire flamed forth.
New Living Translation (NLT)
13 A great brightness shone around him, and burning coals blazed forth.
The Message Bible (MSG)
13 But his cloud-brightness burst through, a grand comet of fireworks.
American Standard Version (ASV)
13 At the brightness before him Coals of fire were kindled.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
13 Out of the brightness in front of him, he made lightning.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
13 From the radiance of His presence, flaming coals were ignited.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
13 From the brightness that was all around him flashes of lightning blazed out.

2 Samuel 22:13 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:13

Through the brightness before him were coals of fire
kindled.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:12).

2 Samuel 22:13 In-Context

11 He mounted the cherubim and flew; he soared on the wings of the wind.
12 He made darkness his canopy around him— the dark rain clouds of the sky.
13 Out of the brightness of his presence bolts of lightning blazed forth.
14 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
15 He shot his arrows and scattered the enemy, with great bolts of lightning he routed them.

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 9; Job 37:3; Psalms 77:18
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