Psalms 105:17
Psalms 105:17 in Multiple Translations
He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
He sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a servant:
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was given as a servant for a price:
Before that he sent a man, Joseph, who was sold as a slave.
But he sent a man before them: Ioseph was solde for a slaue.
He hath sent before them a man, For a servant hath Joseph been sold.
He sent a man before them. Joseph was sold for a slave.
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan: and covered the congregation of Abiron.
So his people went to Egypt, but first he sent someone there. He sent Joseph, who had been sold to be a slave.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:17
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Psalms 105:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
שָׁלַ֣ח
לִ/פְנֵי/הֶ֣ם
אִ֑ישׁ
לְ֝/עֶ֗בֶד
נִמְכַּ֥ר
יוֹסֵֽף
שָׁלַ֣ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לִ/פְנֵי/הֶ֣ם
pânîym
H6440
face
Prep | N-cp | Suff
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-ms
לְ֝/עֶ֗בֶד
ʻebed
H5650
servant/slave
Prep | N-ms
נִמְכַּ֥ר
mâkar
H4376
to sell
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
יוֹסֵֽף
Yôwçêph
H3130
Joseph
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:17
שָׁלַ֣ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
לִ/פְנֵי/הֶ֣ם
pânîym
H6440
"face"
Prep | N-cp | Suff
This word means face or presence, like being in front of someone or something. It's used in many contexts, like in Genesis, Exodus, and Psalms, to describe interactions and relationships.
Definition: : face 1) face 1a) face, faces 1b) presence, person 1c) face (of seraphim or cherubim) 1d) face (of animals) 1e) face, surface (of ground) 1f) as adv of loc/temp 1f1) before and behind, toward, in front of, forward, formerly, from beforetime, before 1g) with prep 1g1) in front of, before, to the front of, in the presence of, in the face of, at the face or front of, from the presence of, from before, from before the face of
Usage: Occurs in 1891 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 43:31; Exodus 30:16.
אִ֑ישׁ
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
לְ֝/עֶ֗בֶד
ʻebed
H5650
"servant/slave"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a servant or slave, often in the context of serving God or a human master. It can also describe a prophet or Levite. The KJV translates it as bondage, bondman, or servant.
Definition: 1) slave, servant 1a) slave, servant, man-servant 1b) subjects 1c) servants, worshippers (of God) 1d) servant (in special sense as prophets, Levites etc) 1e) servant (of Israel) 1f) servant (as form of address between equals) Aramaic equivalent: a.vad (עֲבַד "servant/slave" H5649)
Usage: Occurs in 714 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] bondage, bondman, (bond-) servant, (man-) servant. See also: Genesis 9:25; Exodus 11:3; 1 Samuel 8:16.
נִמְכַּ֥ר
mâkar
H4376
"to sell"
V-Niphal-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to sell something or someone, like a merchant selling goods or a father selling his daughter into marriage. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus. The word can also mean to surrender or give something up.
Definition: 1) to sell 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sell 1a2) seller (participle) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sold 1b2) to sell oneself 1b3) to be given over to death 1c) (Hithpael) to sell oneself
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, sell (away, -er, self). See also: Genesis 25:31; Deuteronomy 32:30; Psalms 44:13.
יוֹסֵֽף
Yôwçêph
H3130
"Joseph"
N-proper
Joseph means Jehovah has added, a name given to several Israelites, including the son of Jacob and Rachel. Joseph was a significant figure in the book of Genesis and the story of his brothers. He became a leader in Egypt.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.12.14 § Joseph = "Jehovah has added" 1) the eldest son of Jacob by Rachel 2) father of Igal, who represented the tribe of Issachar among the spies 3) a son of Asaph 4) a man who took a foreign wife in the time of Ezra 5) a priest of the family of Shebaniah in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: Occurs in 193 OT verses. KJV: Joseph. Compare H3084 (יְהוֹסֵף). See also: Genesis 30:24; Genesis 47:5; Psalms 77:16.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:17
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- Psalms 105:17 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:17
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:17
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
- Sermons on Psalms 105:17
Context — Tell of His Wonders
15“Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!”
16He called down famine on the land and cut off all their supplies of food.
17He sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave.
18They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, 19until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.Cross References
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| 1 | Acts 7:9 | Because the patriarchs were jealous of Joseph, they sold him as a slave into Egypt. But God was with him |
| 2 | Genesis 37:36 | Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard. |
| 3 | Genesis 45:4–5 | Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near me.” And they did so. “I am Joseph, your brother,” he said, “the one you sold into Egypt! And now, do not be distressed or angry with yourselves that you sold me into this place, because it was to save lives that God sent me before you. |
| 4 | Genesis 50:20 | As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. |
| 5 | Genesis 37:27–28 | Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay a hand on him; for he is our brother, our own flesh.” And they agreed. So when the Midianite traders passed by, his brothers pulled Joseph out of the pit and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. |
| 6 | Genesis 39:1 | Meanwhile, Joseph had been taken down to Egypt, where an Egyptian named Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh and captain of the guard, bought him from the Ishmaelites who had taken him there. |
| 7 | Genesis 45:7–8 | God sent me before you to preserve you as a remnant on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt. |
Psalms 105:17 Summary
This verse tells us that God sent Joseph to Egypt as a slave to prepare the way for the Israelites. Even though Joseph's journey was difficult, God was with him and used him to bring about great good. We can trust that God is working in our lives, even when things seem hard or confusing, because He is a loving and sovereign God, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11 and Psalm 23:4. Just like Joseph, we can have faith that God will use our experiences to bring about good and to bring glory to Himself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God send Joseph to Egypt as a slave?
God sent Joseph to Egypt as a slave to prepare the way for the Israelites, who would later be delivered from famine by Joseph's wisdom and leadership, as seen in Genesis 37:28 and Genesis 45:5.
What does this verse reveal about God's sovereignty?
This verse shows that God is in control of all events, even those that seem negative or tragic, and can use them for His good purposes, as stated in Romans 8:28 and Genesis 50:20.
How does Joseph's experience relate to the broader biblical theme of redemption?
Joseph's story is a powerful example of how God can take suffering and hardship and use it to bring about redemption and salvation, a theme that is also seen in the life of Jesus Christ, as described in Acts 2:23 and Isaiah 53:5.
What can we learn from Joseph's faith and trust in God despite his difficult circumstances?
Joseph's faith and trust in God, despite being sold into slavery and falsely accused, demonstrate the importance of trusting in God's goodness and sovereignty, even in the midst of hardship, as encouraged in Psalm 37:3-7 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- How have I seen God work in my own life, even in difficult or unexpected circumstances, to bring about His good purposes?
- In what ways can I, like Joseph, trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even when faced with challenges or hardships?
- What are some ways that I can, like Joseph, use my experiences and gifts to serve and bless others, and to bring glory to God?
- How can I apply the lesson of Joseph's story to my own life, and trust that God is working all things together for my good, as stated in Romans 8:28?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:17
He sent a man before them, even Joseph,.... Who, though but a lad of seventeen years of age when he was sold into Egypt, yet was a grown man when he stood before Pharaoh, and interpreted his dreams
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:17
Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread. -The circumstances leading to the bringing of the heirs of the promise into Egypt.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
He sent, by the direction of his secret providence.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
Psalms 105:17 He sent a man before them, [even] Joseph, [who] was sold for a servant:Ver. 17. He sent a man before them] An eminent and eximious man, Cuius vita fuit coelum quoddam lucidissimis virtutum stellis exornatum, to be their friend in the court, and to provide for their livelihood. No danger befalleth the Church but God beforehand provideth and procureth the means & preservation and deliverance, 2 Peter 2:9. Even Joseph, who was sold] God ordereth the disorders of the world to his own glory and his people’ s good.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
(17) Repeats Joseph’s own explanation, twice given, of the ways of Providence in his life (Genesis 45:5; Genesis 1:20).
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:17
17. He had sent a man before them; Joseph was sold for a slave. Before the famine came, God had sent Joseph into Egypt to prepare the way for their migration thither. So Joseph himself says, “God sent me before you to preserve life” (Genesis 45:5; Genesis 45:7; cp. Psalms 50:20), recognising that the hand of God had permitted the cruelty of his brothers in order to effect His purpose.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:17
He sent a man before them - That is, He so ordered it by his providence that a man - Joseph - was sent before the family of Jacob into Egypt, that he might make arrangements for their reception and preservation.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:17
17. He sent a man before them—The whole story of Joseph and the famine was a link in the chain of providence for bringing the Hebrew family into Egypt, and sustaining them under the shadow of the
Sermons on Psalms 105:17
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(Genesis) - Part 29 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Joseph and his brothers from the book of Genesis. He highlights the events where Joseph tests his brothers by placing his silver |
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Christ in Genesis: Joseph's Throne by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the lives of four individuals from the book of Genesis: Abel, Enoch, Noah, and Paul. He emphasizes the importance of accepting Jesus as the sa |
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The Missionary When He Is Alone by Bud Elford | Bud Elford emphasizes the significance of solitude in a missionary's life, drawing from Isaiah 63:3 where Jesus speaks of treading the winepress alone. He explains that being alone |
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Training for Rulership by R. Edward Miller | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept that all things work together for good. He uses the example of Joseph from the Bible, who is seen as a type of Christ and the glor |
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Revival (Alternative Version) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the brutal treatment of slaves in the past, highlighting the inhumane conditions they endured. He emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spiri |
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Joseph: And He Washed His Face by J. Frank Norris | In this sermon, the preacher, Dillon, discusses the importance of human relationships and the need to follow God's law. He emphasizes the significance of presenting oneself in a ca |
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(Acts) the Witness of Stephen by Brian Brodersen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of continuing the mission of spreading the gospel to the world. He encourages the audience to seek God's direction and be will |