Psalms 55:18
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
Original Language Analysis
פָּ֘דָ֤ה
He hath delivered
H6299
פָּ֘דָ֤ה
He hath delivered
Strong's:
H6299
Word #:
1 of 9
to sever, i.e., ransom; generally to release, preserve
בְשָׁל֣וֹם
in peace
H7965
בְשָׁל֣וֹם
in peace
Strong's:
H7965
Word #:
2 of 9
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
נַ֭פְשִׁי
my soul
H5315
נַ֭פְשִׁי
my soul
Strong's:
H5315
Word #:
3 of 9
properly, a breathing creature, i.e., animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or ment
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
6 of 9
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
בְ֝רַבִּ֗ים
that was against me for there were many
H7227
בְ֝רַבִּ֗ים
that was against me for there were many
Strong's:
H7227
Word #:
7 of 9
abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
Cross References
Psalms 56:2Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.Psalms 57:3He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.1 John 4:4Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.Matthew 26:53Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?2 Kings 6:16And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.2 Samuel 22:1And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:2 Samuel 18:28And Ahimaaz called, and said unto the king, All is well. And he fell down to the earth upon his face before the king, and said, Blessed be the LORD thy God, which hath delivered up the men that lifted up their hand against my lord the king.
Historical Context
David's deliverance often involved miraculous provision of loyal followers during Absalom's rebellion. The phrase recalls God's promise to fight for Israel and defeat enemies more numerous than His people (Deuteronomy 20:1-4).
Questions for Reflection
- How does understanding redemption as God's act rather than human effort shape your prayers?
- What does 'peace' mean when external circumstances remain turbulent?
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Analysis & Commentary
The Hebrew 'padah' (redeemed) is covenant language, used of Israel's exodus deliverance and anticipating Christ's redemption. God delivers 'in peace' even amid battle, revealing that true shalom is spiritual—right standing with God—not merely circumstances. 'Many were with me' may reference angelic armies (2 Kings 6:16-17) or God's providential orchestration of human allies.