1 Samuel 16:18
King James Version
11 Jun 2026
“Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Beth–lehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the Lord is with him.”
דָּבָר
In Hebrew, dabar is not just a word spoken — it is a word that accomplishes something. God's dabar does not return empty. The psalmist says this word is a lamp to his feet — not a floodlight revealing everything ahead, but enough light for the next step. That is faith.
עִם
is with/ him
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עִם
adverb or preposition, with (i.e. in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then usually unrepresented in English)
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מִלְחָמָה
war
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מִלְחָמָה
War, battle, conflict. Milchamah. The battle belongs to the LORD. When you face your giants remember God has already won the battle on your behalf.
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הִנֵּה
here!
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הִנֵּה
Behold, look, see. Hinneh. The word used to get attention. Behold I stand at the door and knock. God is always trying to get our attention.
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חַיִל
strength
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חַיִל
Strength, wealth, army, force. Chayil. A woman of chayil. Not just moral goodness but active powerful capability in every area of life.
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נָגַן
to play
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נָגַן
properly, to thrum, i.e. beat atune with the fingers; expectation. to play on astringed instrument; hence (generally), to make music
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רָאָה
I have seen
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רָאָה
To see, to look, to perceive. Raah. The LORD sees not as man sees. Man looks on the outward appearance but God looks on the heart.
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בֵּן
a son
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בֵּן
Son. Ben. A son with full rights. You are sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. Full rights. Full access. Full inheritance.
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יָדַע
who knows
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יָדַע
To know, to perceive, to be acquainted with. Yada. The deepest form of knowing. God knows you completely and loves you still.
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בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי
the Beth-
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בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי
a Beth-lechemite, or native of Bethlechem
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תֹּאַר
form
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תֹּאַר
outline, i.e. figure or appearance
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