2 Samuel 7:22 bbe — Truly you are great, O Lord God: there is no one like you and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which h…

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"Truly you are great, O Lord God: there is no one like you and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which has come to our ears."

— 2 Samuel 7:22, Bible in Basic English

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2 Samuel 7 — Context

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And this was only a small thing to you, O Lord God; but your words have even been about the far-off future of your servant's family, O Lord God!

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What more may David say to you? for you have knowledge of your servant, O Lord God.

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Because of your word and from your heart, you have done all this great work, and let your servant see it.

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Truly you are great, O Lord God: there is no one like you and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which has come to our ears.

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And what other nation in the earth, like your people Israel, did a god go out to take for himself, to be his people, and to make a name for himself, and to do great and strange things for them, driving out a nation and its gods from before his people?

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But you took and made strong for yourself your people Israel, to be your people for ever; and you, Lord, became their God.

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And now, O Lord God, may the word which you have said about your servant and about his family, be made certain for ever, and may you do as you have said!

2 Samuel 7:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 7:22 say?
2 Samuel 7:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Truly you are great, O Lord God: there is no one like you and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which has come to our ears.”
Where is 2 Samuel 7:22 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 7:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 7, verse 22.
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 7:22.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 7:22 in?
2 Samuel 7:22 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 7:22?
2 Samuel 7:22 reads (BBE): “Truly you are great, O Lord God: there is no one like you and no other God but you, as is clear from everything which has come to our ears.” 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.
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