What does 2 Samuel 22:40 mean?

2 Samuel 22:40 highlights themes such as strength, victory, battle when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Samuel 22:40 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.

38I have pursued mine enemies, and destroyed them; and turned not again until I had consumed them.

39And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, they are fallen under my feet.

40For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.

41Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies, that I might destroy them that hate me.

42They looked, but there was none to save; even unto the LORD, but he answered them not.

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Ephesians 6:10
Both verses speak of strength in spiritual battles.
2 Corinthians 10:4
This verse explains that our weapons are not of the flesh but divine.
Psalm 18:39
Similar themes of God empowering for battle are found in both verses.