2 Samuel 22:8

8 The earth trembled and quaked, the foundations of the heavens[a] shook; they trembled because he was angry.

2 Samuel 22:8 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
8 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth.
English Standard Version (ESV)
8 "Then the earth reeled and rocked; the foundations of the heavens trembled and quaked, because he was angry.
New Living Translation (NLT)
8 “Then the earth quaked and trembled. The foundations of the heavens shook; they quaked because of his anger.
The Message Bible (MSG)
8 Earth wobbled and lurched; the very heavens shook like leaves, Quaked like aspen leaves because of his rage.
American Standard Version (ASV)
8 Then the earth shook and trembled, The foundations of heaven quaked And were shaken, because he was wroth.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
8 Then the earth shook and quaked. Even the foundations of the heavens trembled. They shook violently because he was angry.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
8 Then the earth shook and quaked; the foundations of the heavens trembled; they shook because He burned with anger.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
8 "The earth trembled and shook. The pillars of the heavens rocked back and forth. They trembled because the LORD was angry.

2 Samuel 22:8 Meaning and Commentary

2 Samuel 22:8

Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven
moved and shook, because he was wroth.] (See Gill on Psalms 18:7).

2 Samuel 22:8 In-Context

6 The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me.
7 “In my distress I called to the LORD; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears.
8 The earth trembled and quaked, the foundations of the heavens shook; they trembled because he was angry.
9 Smoke rose from his nostrils; consuming fire came from his mouth, burning coals blazed out of it.
10 He parted the heavens and came down; dark clouds were under his feet.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Judges 5:4; Psalms 97:4
  • 2. S Exodus 19:18; S Judges 5:4; Psalms 68:8; Psalms 77:18; Jeremiah 10:10
  • 3. Job 9:6; Job 26:11; Psalms 75:3

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Hebrew; Vulgate and Syriac (see also Psalm 18:7) "mountains"
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