Psalm 18:16 Meaning
He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
Context Explained
14Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, and discomfited them.
15Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils.
16He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
17He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
18They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 43:2
Both verses assure believers of God's protection and deliverance through waters.
Psalm 69:14
Both verses express a plea for rescue from overwhelming circumstances.
2 Timothy 4:18
Paul expresses confidence in God's deliverance, resonating with the theme of rescue in Psalm 18:16.
Source: Psalm 18:16