Psalms 18:29
For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall.
Original Language Analysis
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 7
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אָרֻ֣ץ
For by thee I have run through
H7323
אָרֻ֣ץ
For by thee I have run through
Strong's:
H7323
Word #:
3 of 7
to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
וּ֝בֵֽאלֹהַ֗י
and by my God
H430
וּ֝בֵֽאלֹהַ֗י
and by my God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
5 of 7
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:30For by thee I have run through a troop: by my God have I leaped over a wall.Revelation 3:21To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.Colossians 2:15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.1 Corinthians 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.Psalms 144:10It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.Psalms 144:1Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:1 Samuel 23:2Therefore David enquired of the LORD, saying, Shall I go and smite these Philistines? And the LORD said unto David, Go, and smite the Philistines, and save Keilah.2 Samuel 5:25And David did so, as the LORD had commanded him; and smote the Philistines from Geba until thou come to Gazer.1 Samuel 17:49And David put his hand in his bag, and took thence a stone, and slang it, and smote the Philistine in his forehead, that the stone sunk into his forehead; and he fell upon his face to the earth.1 Samuel 30:8And David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.
Historical Context
Reflects David's military exploits where he faced overwhelming odds yet prevailed through divine strength—defeating Philistine champions, escaping surrounded positions.
Questions for Reflection
- What impossible obstacles currently face you that require divine power?
- How do you distinguish between presumption and faith-filled action?
Analysis & Commentary
By God's power, David can 'run against a troop' and 'leap over a wall.' The Hebrew 'gadad' (troop/raiding band) and 'shur' (wall) represent humanly impossible obstacles. This demonstrates that divine enablement transcends natural ability. It anticipates Paul's testimony 'I can do all things through Christ' (Philippians 4:13) and the truth that God's strength is perfected in weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).