2 Samuel 22:29 bbe — For you are my light, O Lord; and the Lord will make the dark bright for me.

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"For you are my light, O Lord; and the Lord will make the dark bright for me."

— 2 Samuel 22:29, Bible in Basic English

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“For thou art my lamp, O Jehovah; And Jehovah will lighten my darkness. ”
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2 Samuel 22 — Context

On him who has mercy you will have mercy; to the upright you will be upright;

He who is holy will see that you are holy; but to the man whose way is not straight you will be a hard judge.

For you are the saviour of those who are in trouble; but your eyes are on men of pride, to make them low.

For you are my light, O Lord; and the Lord will make the dark bright for me.

By your help I have made a way through the wall which was shutting me in: by the help of my God I have gone over a wall.

As for God, his way is all good: the word of the Lord is tested; he is a safe cover for all those who put their faith in him.

For who is God but the Lord? and who is a Rock but our God?

2 Samuel 22:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:29 say?

2 Samuel 22:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For you are my light, O Lord; and the Lord will make the dark bright for me.”

Where is 2 Samuel 22:29 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 22:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 29.

Who wrote 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.

What is the book of 2 Samuel about?

2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.

What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?

2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 22:29.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:29 in?

2 Samuel 22:29 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 2 Samuel 22:29?

2 Samuel 22:29 reads (BBE): “For you are my light, O Lord; and the Lord will make the dark bright for me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

2 Samuel 22:29 bbe — For you are my light, O Lord; and the Lord will make the dark bright for me.

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