Psalms 107:14
Psalms 107:14 in Multiple Translations
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And brake their bonds in sunder.
He took them out of the dark and the black night, and all their chains were broken.
He brought them out of complete darkness, he broke their chains to pieces.
He brought them out of darkenes, and out of the shadowe of death, and brake their bandes asunder.
He bringeth them out from the dark place, And death-shade, And their bands He draweth away.
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke away their chains.
He brought them out of darkness and the shades of death, and broke their bands asunder.
Through God we shall do mightily: and he will bring our enemies to nothing.
He broke the chains that were on their hands and feet; and brought them out of those very dark prisons.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:14
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Psalms 107:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יֽ֭וֹצִיאֵ/ם
מֵ/חֹ֣שֶׁךְ
וְ/צַלְמָ֑וֶת
וּ/מוֹסְר֖וֹתֵי/הֶ֣ם
יְנַתֵּֽק
יֽ֭וֹצִיאֵ/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
מֵ/חֹ֣שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
darkness
Prep | N-ms
וְ/צַלְמָ֑וֶת
tsalmâveth
H6757
shadow
Conj | N-ms
וּ/מוֹסְר֖וֹתֵי/הֶ֣ם
môwçêr
H4147
bond
Conj | N-cp | Suff
יְנַתֵּֽק
nâthaq
H5423
to tear
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:14
יֽ֭וֹצִיאֵ/ם
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מֵ/חֹ֣שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
"darkness"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to darkness, both physical and spiritual. It can also mean misery, destruction, or wickedness. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a state of being without light or hope.
Definition: 1) darkness, obscurity 1a) darkness 1b) secret place
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: dark(-ness), night, obscurity. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 35:6; Psalms 18:12.
וְ/צַלְמָ֑וֶת
tsalmâveth
H6757
"shadow"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a shadow of death, or a place of deep darkness and distress, like the grave. It appears in the Bible as a metaphor for extreme danger or calamity. In the KJV, it is translated as 'shadow of death'.
Definition: 1) death-shadow, deep shadow, deep darkness, shadow of death 1a) death-shadow 1b) death-shadow, deep shadow, darkness 1c) death-shadow (of distress, extreme danger) (fig) 1d) death-shadow (of place of the dead) (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: shadow of death. See also: Job 3:5; Job 38:17; Psalms 23:4.
וּ/מוֹסְר֖וֹתֵי/הֶ֣ם
môwçêr
H4147
"bond"
Conj | N-cp | Suff
This word refers to a bond or restraint, often used to describe a rope or halter. In Job 39:10, it describes a rope used to guide an ox, while in Isaiah 58:6, it symbolizes the bond of oppression. It represents control or limitation.
Definition: band, bond
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: band, bond. See also: Job 39:5; Isaiah 52:2; Psalms 2:3.
יְנַתֵּֽק
nâthaq
H5423
"to tear"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
To tear or pull something away from something else, like pulling a plant out of the ground or separating two things, is what this word means, and it can also describe being separated or torn apart.
Definition: 1) to pull or tear or draw off or away or apart, draw out, pluck up, break, lift, root out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw away 1a2) to draw or pull off 1a3) to pull or tear away 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be drawn away, be drawn out 1b2) to be torn apart or in two, be snapped 1b3) to be separated 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to tear apart, snap 1c2) to tear out, tear up, tear away 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to draw away 1d2) to drag away 1e) (Hophal) to be drawn away
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: break (off), burst, draw (away), lift up, pluck (away, off), pull (out), root out. See also: Leviticus 22:24; Isaiah 5:27; Psalms 2:3.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:14
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 107:14 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:14
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:14
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:14
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
- Sermons on Psalms 107:14
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
12He humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
13Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.
15Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 16For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 42:16 | I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will guide them on unfamiliar paths. I will turn darkness into light before them and rough places into level ground. These things I will do for them, and I will not forsake them. |
| 2 | Ephesians 5:8 | For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, |
| 3 | Psalms 116:16 | Truly, O LORD, I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have broken my bonds. |
| 4 | Zechariah 9:11–12 | As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; even today I declare that I will restore to you double. |
| 5 | 1 Peter 2:9 | But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. |
| 6 | Psalms 107:10 | Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains, |
| 7 | Isaiah 61:1 | The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, |
| 8 | Jeremiah 52:31–34 | On the twenty-fifth day of the twelfth month of the thirty-seventh year of the exile of Jehoiachin king of Judah, in the first year of the reign of Evil-merodach king of Babylon, he pardoned Jehoiachin king of Judah and released him from prison. And he spoke kindly to Jehoiachin and set his throne above the thrones of the other kings who were with him in Babylon. So Jehoiachin changed out of his prison clothes, and he dined regularly at the king’s table for the rest of his life. And the king of Babylon provided Jehoiachin a daily portion for the rest of his life, until the day of his death. |
| 9 | Acts 5:19 | But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out, saying, |
| 10 | Psalms 68:6 | God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. |
Psalms 107:14 Summary
[This verse means that God can rescue us from the darkest places and set us free from the things that are holding us back. He can break the chains that bind us and bring us out into the light, as seen in Psalms 27:1, where it says the Lord is our light and our salvation. This is a powerful promise that gives us hope and comfort in times of trouble, and reminds us of the importance of crying out to God in our distress, as seen in Psalms 107:13.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be brought out of darkness and the shadow of death in Psalms 107:14?
This phrase refers to being rescued from a place of spiritual darkness and bondage, as seen in Psalms 107:10, where it says they sat in darkness and the shadow of death, and were prisoners of misery and iron. This is similar to what the Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 2:1-3, where he describes our former state as being dead in our sins.
How does God break away our chains according to Psalms 107:14?
God breaks away our chains through the power of the Gospel, as seen in Romans 6:17-18, where it says we are set free from sin and become slaves of righteousness. This is also seen in the life of the Israelites, where God rescued them from slavery in Egypt, as recorded in the book of Exodus.
What kind of chains is Psalms 107:14 referring to?
The chains in Psalms 107:14 are likely referring to the chains of sin and bondage, as seen in Proverbs 5:22, where it says the wicked are held captive by the cords of their sin. This is also similar to what the Apostle Paul writes in 2 Timothy 2:26, where he describes being held captive by the devil to do his will.
How does this verse relate to our lives today?
This verse relates to our lives today in that we all need to be rescued from the darkness and bondage of sin, and God is the one who can set us free, as seen in John 8:36, where it says if the Son sets us free, we are free indeed.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I am still in darkness and need God to bring me out into the light?
- How have I experienced God breaking away my chains and setting me free in the past?
- What are some ways I can thank God for His loving devotion and wonders in my life, as seen in Psalms 107:15?
- How can I share my testimony of God's rescue with others, as a way of giving thanks and glorifying Him?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:14
He brought them out of darkness,.... In which they were by nature, into marvellous light; to see their interest in Christ, and his salvation; and to have the light of joy and comfort in him.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:14
Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
Psalms 107:14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.Ver. 14. He brought them out of darkness] He sent his mandamus , as Psalms 44:4, and that did the deed, as Acts 5:19; Acts 12:7. Originally applied generically to a number of ancient writs, letters missive, or mandates, issued by the sovereign, directing the performance of certain acts.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
(14) Break their bands in sunder.—See Psalms 2:3.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
Verse 14. He brought then out of darkness] 1. Gave them again peace and prosperity. 2. Repealed the sentence of death. 3. "Unbound the poor prisoners." 4. Broke their iron bonds in sunder.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:14
10–16. A second example of Divine goodness, in the liberation of prisoners, or captives languishing in the dungeon of exile in punishment for their rebellion against God. The Targ. interprets the passage of Zedekiah and the nobles of Judah in captivity at Babylon.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:14
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death - From their captivity; from calamity which seemed to be as gloomy as the shadow of death.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:14
14. Darkness—Compare Isaiah 42:7, and Psalms 107:10, above.
Sermons on Psalms 107:14
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Exodus 6:6 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes God's promises in Exodus 6:6, illustrating how He declares, 'I will' to deliver His people from the burdens of Egypt, symbolizing the old life before Christ. |
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Lady Robertland by Alexander Whyte | Alexander Whyte preaches about the remarkable life of Lady Robertland, a saint known for her deep piety, patriotism, and remarkable powers of mind. Lady Robertland experienced extr |
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Ye Are Bought With a Price by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot delves into the deep and dreadful nature of sin, emphasizing the magnitude of Christ's atonement required to put it away. He paints a vivid picture of the bondage to s |
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How to Be Sensitive to the Holy Spirit by Al Henson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of acknowledging our spiritual blindness in order to be led by God. He emphasizes that being man-centered rather than God-cente |
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Isaiah (Part 6) - the Character of the Servant by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the overwhelming amount of information and messages they receive from God while meditating on scriptures. They describe how these messages s |
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A Light in the Darkness by Ian Paisley | This sermon emphasizes the theme of light in the darkness, highlighting the struggles faced by the upright, the dangers of apostasy, and the need for God's intervention and guidanc |
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God's Terribleness and Gentleness by Joseph Parker | Joseph Parker preaches about the contrasting truths of God's power and restraint, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing both aspects. He illustrates how God's p |