Bible Strands
Psalms 18:47
the God who avenges me and subdues nations beneath me,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks in corporate worship following military deliverance, addressing God directly as the source of victory over hostile forces.
The words — נְקָמ֣וֹת (ne.ka.Mot) = vengeance<s> and וַ/יַּדְבֵּ֖ר (va/i.yad.Ber) = and/ he has subdued.
The thread — The subduing of nations echoes Psalms 47:3, while the theme of divine vengeance is later cited in Romans 12:19. 2 Samuel 22:48 parallels the psalm but uses "brings down" rather than "subdues," showing variant phrasing in the parallel account.
Why it lands — The text states God's direct action in judgment and deliverance, requiring the reader to recognize divine sovereignty over conflict and to abandon personal retaliation.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me.
Cross-references
- Psalms 47:3 He subdues nations beneath us, and peoples under our feet.
- Romans 12:19 Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.”
- 2 Samuel 22:48 the God who avenges me and brings down nations beneath me,
- Psalms 144:2 He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.
- Nahum 1:2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD is avenging and full of wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on His foes and reserves wrath for His enemies.
- Deuteronomy 32:35 Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”