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Verse 107

Psalms 107:16

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Berean Standard Bible

For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.

American Standard Version (1901)

For he hath broken the gates of brass, And cut the bars of iron in sunder.

Bible in Basic English

The doors of brass are broken by his arm, and the bands of iron are cut in two.

Free Bible Version

For he breaks down the bronze doors, and cuts through the iron bars.

Geneva Bible 1599

For hee hath broken the gates of brasse, and brast the barres of yron asunder.

King James (Authorized) Version

For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.

One Unity Resource Bible

For he has broken the gates of bronze, and cut through bars of iron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For he has broken the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.

Noah Webster Bible

For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron asunder.

World English Bible

For he has broken the gates of bronze, and cut through bars of iron.

Young's Literal Translation

For He hath broken doors of brass, And bars of iron He hath cut.

Context

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

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.

Summary

This verse highlights the power of God to satisfy the thirsty soul and fill the hungry heart with good things. It portrays God's provision and deliverance for those who cry out to Him in their distress. The imagery of God breaking the gates of bronze and cutting through bars of iron symbolizes His ability to overcome any obstacle or bondage in our lives. Ultimately, this verse reminds us of God's faithfulness and willingness to rescue His people from trouble when they turn to Him in faith and humility.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

broken--literally, "shivered" (Isa 45:2).

Psalms 107:16

Thanksgiving for Deliverance

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

For He has broken down the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.

American Standard Version (1901)

For he hath broken the gates of brass, And cut the bars of iron in sunder.

Bible in Basic English

The doors of brass are broken by his arm, and the bands of iron are cut in two.

Free Bible Version

For he breaks down the bronze doors, and cuts through the iron bars.

Geneva Bible 1599

For hee hath broken the gates of brasse, and brast the barres of yron asunder.

King James (Authorized) Version

For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.

One Unity Resource Bible

For he has broken the gates of bronze, and cut through bars of iron.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For he has broken the gates of bronze and cut through the bars of iron.

Noah Webster Bible

For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron asunder.

World English Bible

For he has broken the gates of bronze, and cut through bars of iron.

Young's Literal Translation

For He hath broken doors of brass, And bars of iron He hath cut.