Ii Samuel 22:16 kjv — And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the…

King James Version

“And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.”

— Ii Samuel 22:16, King James Version

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Ii Samuel 22 — Context

13

Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled.

14

The Lord thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice.

15

And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and discomfited them.

16

And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.

17

He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters;

18

He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me.

19

They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the Lord was my stay.

Ii Samuel 22:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ii Samuel 22:16 say?
Ii Samuel 22:16 in the King James Version reads: “And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.”
Where is Ii Samuel 22:16 in the Bible?
Ii Samuel 22:16 is found in the Bible, in the book of Ii Samuel, chapter 22, verse 16.
What translation should I read Ii Samuel 22:16 in?
Ii Samuel 22:16 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 Ii Samuel 22:16?
Ii Samuel 22:16 reads (KJV): “And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the Lord, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils.” 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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