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Old Testament2 Samuel · Chapter 22

2 Samuel 22:27

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 22:27 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

2 Samuel 22:27 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury. shew thyself unsavoury..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

2 Samuel 22:27 — KJV

With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself unsavoury. shew thyself unsavoury: or, wrestle

2 Samuel 22:27 (KJV)

2 Samuel 22:27 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel

2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.

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Cross-References for 2 Samuel 22:27

With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward. shew thyself froward: or, wrestle

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:27: pure, wilt, shew

With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:27: wilt, shew, thyself

Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:27: wilt, thyself

As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:27: wilt, thyself

And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 22:27: wilt, thyself

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