📖WEB · 2 Samuel 22:6

What does 2 Samuel 22:6 mean?

"The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death caught me."

— 2 Samuel 22:6 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

3

God is my rock in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence.

4

I call on Yahweh, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

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For the waves of death surrounded me. The floods of ungodliness made me afraid.

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The cords of Sheol were around me. The snares of death caught me.

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In my distress, I called on Yahweh. Yes, I called to my God. He heard my voice out of his temple. My cry came into his ears.

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Then the earth shook and trembled. The foundations of heaven quaked and were shaken, because he was angry.

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Smoke went up out of his nostrils. Consuming fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it.

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