2 Samuel 7:21

For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou done all these great things, to make thy servant know them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 7:21

BSB

For the sake of Your word and according to Your own heart, You have accomplished this great thing and revealed it to Your servant.

AKJV

For your word's sake, and according to your own heart, have you done all these great things, to make your servant know them.

CPDV

Because of your word, and according to your own heart, you have done all these great deeds, so that you would make it known to your servant.

ERV

For thy word's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou wrought all this greatness, to make thy servant know it.

NHEB

For your servant's sake, and according to your own heart, you have worked all this greatness, to make your servant know it.

SMT

For sake of thy word and according to thy heart thou didst all this greatness to make thy servant know.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 7:21

Forthyword'sH1697Noun MasculinesakeandaccordingtothineownheartH3820Noun MasculinehastthoudoneH6213VerballthesegreatthingsH1420Noun FemininetomakethyservantH5650Noun Masculine knowH3045Verbthem

Commentary for 2 Samuel 7:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Samuel 7:21

Summary

David credits God's character and will for all His magnificent actions

Place

Jerusalem

Event

David praises divine character

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC