Psalms 35:2

“Take hold of shield and large shield, and rise up to my help.”

Psalms 35:2 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 35:2, word by word

Take hold ofהַחֲזֵקhachazek

seize

To take hold of something or someone and not let go.

Where else “hachazek” appears
shieldמָגֵןmagen

shield

A piece the soldier carries on his arm to block blows in battle.

Where else “magen” appears
and large shieldצִנָּהtsina

large shield

A large guard covering the whole body.

Where else “tsina” appears
and rise upקוּמָkuma

rise

To go from sitting or lying to standing, or to set out.

Where else “kuma” appears
to my helpעֶזְרָתִezrati

help

Help, aid.

Where else “ezrati” appears

The context

1Of David. Contend, YHWH, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight me.

2 · This verse (above)

3And draw out the spear and close the way to meet those who pursue me; say to my soul, “Your salvation am I.”

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