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Psalms 18:2: Meaning Explained
The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and...
Psalms 18:2
“I love you, LORD, my strength.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
David tells God, 'I love you because you make me strong.'
What’s Happening Here
David's love for God comes from experiencing God's strength in his life.
Key Words
loveDeep care and appreciation for someone
strengthPower and ability to do hard things
Why It Matters
Real love for God comes from seeing Him work powerfully in your life.
Did You Know?
When we experience God's help, our love for Him grows. Gratitude deepens love.
Word Study
H3068
The LORDיְהוָ֤ה׀
H5553
is my rockסַֽלְעִ֥י
H4686
and my fortressוּמְצוּדָתִ֗י
H6403
and my delivererוּמְפַ֫לְטִ֥י
H410
my Godאֵלִ֣י
H6697
my strengthצ֭וּרִי
H2620
in whom I will trustאֶֽחֱסֶה
H4043
my bucklerמָֽגִנִּ֥י
H7161
and the hornוְקֶֽרֶן
H3468
of my salvationיִ֝שְׁעִ֗י
H4869
and my high towerמִשְׂגַּבִּֽי׃
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