2 Samuel 22:47 bbe — The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:

Bible in Basic English

"The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:"

— 2 Samuel 22:47, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 22 — Context

You have made me free from the fightings of my people; you have made me the head of the nations: a people of whom I had no knowledge will be my servants.

Men of other countries will, with false hearts, put themselves under my authority: from the time when my name comes to their ears, they will be ruled by me.

They will be wasted away, they will come out of their secret places shaking with fear.

The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:

It is God who sends punishment on my haters, and puts peoples under my rule.

He makes me free from my haters: I am lifted up over those who come up against me: you have made me free from the violent man.

Because of this I will give you praise, O Lord, among the nations, and will make a song of praise to your name.

2 Samuel 22:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 22:47 say?

2 Samuel 22:47 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:”

Where is 2 Samuel 22:47 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 22:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 22, verse 47.

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 22:47.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 22:47 in?

2 Samuel 22:47 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 22:47?

2 Samuel 22:47 reads (BBE): “The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:” 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 22:47 bbe — The Lord is living; praise be to my Rock, and let the God of my salvation be honoured:

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