1 Samuel 17:37
David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
Original Language Analysis
וַֽיהוָ֖ה
and the LORD
H3068
וַֽיהוָ֖ה
and the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
3 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 22
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יַצִּילֵ֔נִי
he will deliver
H5337
יַצִּילֵ֔נִי
he will deliver
Strong's:
H5337
Word #:
5 of 22
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
מִיַּ֥ד
and out of the paw
H3027
מִיַּ֥ד
and out of the paw
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
6 of 22
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
מִיַּ֥ד
and out of the paw
H3027
מִיַּ֥ד
and out of the paw
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
8 of 22
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
ה֣וּא
H1931
ה֣וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
10 of 22
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
יַצִּילֵ֔נִי
he will deliver
H5337
יַצִּילֵ֔נִי
he will deliver
Strong's:
H5337
Word #:
11 of 22
to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
מִיַּ֥ד
and out of the paw
H3027
מִיַּ֥ד
and out of the paw
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
12 of 22
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
of this Philistine
H6430
הַפְּלִשְׁתִּ֖י
of this Philistine
Strong's:
H6430
Word #:
13 of 22
a pelishtite or inhabitant of pelesheth
הַזֶּ֑ה
H2088
לֵ֔ךְ
H1980
לֵ֔ךְ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
19 of 22
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וַֽיהוָ֖ה
and the LORD
H3068
וַֽיהוָ֖ה
and the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
20 of 22
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
Cross References
1 Chronicles 22:11Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee.1 Samuel 20:13The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father to do thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father.1 Samuel 7:12Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Eben-ezer, saying, Hitherto hath the LORD helped us.Psalms 63:7Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.Psalms 138:3In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.1 Chronicles 22:16Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Arise therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee.2 Samuel 10:12Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth him good.Psalms 77:11I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
Historical Context
Saul's reluctant permission suggests he saw no better option rather than sharing David's faith. The phrase 'the LORD be with thee' echoed covenant blessings (Genesis 26:3; 28:15) without Saul experiencing their reality. His provision of armor reflected standard military thinking.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you trace God's past deliverances to build faith for present challenges?
- What does the contrast between David's confident faith and Saul's desperate permission reveal?
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Analysis & Commentary
David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with thee.
David's declaration 'The LORD that delivered me...he will deliver me' articulates the logic of faith: past deliverances ground confidence in future deliverance. The Hebrew natsal (to snatch away, deliver) appears twice, creating a theological chain. Saul's blessing 'the LORD be with thee' grants permission while expressing hope he himself could not experience. David's faith rested not on his skill but on God's covenant faithfulness.