Psalms 107:20
Psalms 107:20 in Multiple Translations
He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
He sendeth his word, and healeth them, And delivereth them from their destructions.
He sent his word and made them well, and kept them safe from the underworld.
He gave the command and he healed them; he saved them from the grave.
He sendeth his worde and healeth them, and deliuereth them from their graues.
He sendeth His word and healeth them, And delivereth from their destructions.
He sends his word, and heals them, and delivers them from their graves.
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.
When he commanded that they be healed, they were healed; he saved them from dying.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 107:20
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Psalms 107:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יִשְׁלַ֣ח
דְּ֭בָר/וֹ
וְ/יִרְפָּאֵ֑/ם
וִֽ֝/ימַלֵּ֗ט
מִ/שְּׁחִיתוֹתָֽ/ם
יִשְׁלַ֣ח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
דְּ֭בָר/וֹ
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
N-ms | Suff
וְ/יִרְפָּאֵ֑/ם
râphâʼ
H7495
to heal
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
וִֽ֝/ימַלֵּ֗ט
mâlaṭ
H4422
to escape
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
מִ/שְּׁחִיתוֹתָֽ/ם
shᵉchîyth
H7825
pit
Prep | N-fp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:20
יִשְׁלַ֣ח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Imperf-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.
דְּ֭בָר/וֹ
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
N-ms | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
וְ/יִרְפָּאֵ֑/ם
râphâʼ
H7495
"to heal"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to heal or mend, often referring to God's power to cure physical or emotional hurts, as seen in Psalm 103:3.
Definition: 1) to heal, make healthful 1a) (Qal) to heal 1a1) of God 1a2) healer, physician (of men) 1a3) of hurts of nations involving restored favour (fig) 1a4) of individual distresses (fig) 1b) (Niphal) to be healed 1b1) literal (of persons) 1b2) of water, pottery 1b3) of national hurts (fig) 1b4) of personal distress (fig) 1c) (Piel) to heal 1c1) literal 1c2) of national defects or hurts (fig) 1d) (Hithpael) in order to get healed (infinitive)
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: cure, (cause to) heal, physician, repair, [idiom] thoroughly, make whole. See H7503 (רָפָה). See also: Genesis 20:17; Psalms 107:20; Psalms 6:3.
וִֽ֝/ימַלֵּ֗ט
mâlaṭ
H4422
"to escape"
Conj | V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
This verb means to escape or be delivered, like slipping away to safety. It is used in the Bible to describe people being saved from danger, like in the book of Psalms. The KJV translates it as deliver or escape.
Definition: 1) to slip away, escape, deliver, save, be delivered 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to slip away 1a2) to escape 1a3) to be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to lay, let slip out (of eggs) 1b2) to let escape 1b3) to deliver, save (life) 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give birth to 1c2) to deliver 1d) (Hithpael) 1d1) to slip forth, slip out, escape 1d2) to escape
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: deliver (self), escape, lay, leap out, let alone, let go, preserve, save, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 19:17; Psalms 41:2; Psalms 22:6.
מִ/שְּׁחִיתוֹתָֽ/ם
shᵉchîyth
H7825
"pit"
Prep | N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means a pit or a trap, and can be used literally or figuratively. In Psalm 119:85, it describes the traps set by the wicked for the righteous.
Definition: pit
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: destruction, pit. See also: Psalms 107:20; Lamentations 4:20.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:20
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 107:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:20
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
- Sermons on Psalms 107:20
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
18They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death.
19Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
20He sent forth His word and healed them; He rescued them from the Pit.
21Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men. 22Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Matthew 8:8 | The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed. |
| 2 | Psalms 103:3–4 | He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, |
| 3 | Psalms 147:15 | He sends forth His command to the earth; His word runs swiftly. |
| 4 | Psalms 147:3 | He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. |
| 5 | 2 Kings 20:4–5 | Before Isaiah had left the middle courtyard, the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Go back and tell Hezekiah the leader of My people that this is what the LORD, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will surely heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the house of the LORD. |
| 6 | Job 33:28–30 | He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times, to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. |
| 7 | Psalms 56:13 | For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. |
| 8 | Psalms 147:18–19 | He sends forth His word and melts them; He unleashes His winds, and the waters flow. He declares His word to Jacob, His statutes and judgments to Israel. |
| 9 | Job 33:23–26 | Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him, to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ then his flesh is refreshed like a child’s; he returns to the days of his youth. He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man. |
| 10 | Psalms 30:2–3 | O LORD my God, I cried to You for help, and You healed me. O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. |
Psalms 107:20 Summary
[This verse tells us that God's word has the power to heal and rescue us from difficult situations, just like it says in Psalms 107:20. When we cry out to God in trouble, He sends forth His word and brings us out of the darkness and into the light, as seen in Psalms 30:3. This is a reminder that God is our loving Father, who cares about us and wants to help us, as seen in Matthew 7:11. We can trust in His power and love to bring us through any challenge we face.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God sent forth His word and healed them?
This phrase refers to the power of God's spoken word to bring healing and restoration, as seen in Psalms 107:20, and is reminiscent of God's creative power in Genesis 1:3, where He spoke and brought light into existence.
What is the Pit referred to in this verse?
The Pit is likely a reference to a place of darkness, despair, and separation from God, similar to the concept of the Pit in Psalms 30:3, where David is rescued from the depths of the grave.
How does this verse relate to our everyday lives?
This verse reminds us that God is our healer and rescuer, and that He is always willing to intervene in our lives when we cry out to Him in trouble, as seen in Psalms 107:19.
What is the significance of God's word in healing and rescue?
God's word has the power to bring life, healing, and restoration, as seen in John 1:1, where Jesus is referred to as the Word of God, and in Hebrews 4:12, where the word of God is described as living and active.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need God to send forth His word and bring healing?
- How have I experienced God's rescue and healing in my life, and how can I give thanks to Him for His loving devotion?
- What does it mean for me to cry out to God in my trouble, and how can I trust in His power to rescue me?
- In what ways can I declare God's works and wonders to others, and give thanks to Him for His loving kindness?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them,.... It was his will and pleasure they should be healed, and accordingly they were; he issued his orders for the removal of the affliction, and it was done; diseases
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. He sent his word, and healed them. "His word" is His swift and omnipotent instrument sent forth to do His bidding.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
His word; his command, or his blessing, which came with power.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
Psalms 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered [them] from their destructions.Ver. 20. He sent his word, and healed them] He commanded deliverance, and it was done; unless there he an allusion to the essential Word, who was afterwards to take flesh, and to heal the diseased. And delivered them from their destructions] Heb. from their corrupting pits or graves, which do now even gape for them. And he calleth them theirs, quia per peccatum foderunt eas, saith Kimchi, because by their sin themselves have digged them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
(20) He sent His word.—In history (see Psalms 105:19), as in the natural world (Psalms 147:18), God’s word is His messenger. (Comp. Isaiah 55:10-11.) Destructions.—This follows the LXX., who derive as in Psalms 103:4. A better derivation, however, gives “pits,” either with metaphorical allusion to the “depths” of suffering, or literally, of the “graves” to which the sufferers had drawn near.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
Verse 20. He sent his word, and healed them] He spoke: "Be thou clean, be thou whole;" and immediately the disease departed; and thus they were delivered from the destructions that awaited them.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:20
20. He sent &c.] R.V. sendeth … healeth … delivereth. Jehovah’s word is here almost personified as a delivering angel. It is His messenger (Psalms 147:15; Psalms 147:18), which performs His will (Isaiah 55:11; cp. Psalms 9:8). It is His instrument in His dealings with men (Psalms 105:19) as well as in the work of creation (Psalms 33:6). Such passages prepare the way for the use in the Targums of the periphrasis ‘the Word of Jehovah’ (Mçmrâ or Dibbûrâ) for Jehovah in His intercourse with men; and for the fuller revelation of the personal Word, the Logos (John 1:1). In connexion with this thought, it should be noted that in Job 33:23 the restoration of the sick man to health of mind and body is attributed to the intervention of “an angel, an interpreter” (or mediator). from their destructions] Lit. pitfalls (Lamentations 4:20); the graves into which they had all but fallen. Cp. Job 33:18; Job 33:22; Job 33:24; Job 33:28; Psalms 103:4.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:20
He sent his word, and healed them - He did it by a word; it was necessary for him merely to give a command, and the disease left them.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:20
20. He sent his word, and healed them— “We detect in such passages the first glimmering of St. John’s doctrine of the agency of the personal Word.”—Perowne.
Sermons on Psalms 107:20
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The Power of His Resurrection by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of demonstrating the presence of God in every aspect of our lives. He uses the story of David and Goliath to illustrate the p |
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Strengthen Me Just Once - Alternate 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a genuine experience with God that requires sacrifice and dedication. He compares the pursuit of spiritual anointin |
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Authority and God's Word - Part 2 by Derek Prince | This sermon delves into the profound nature of God's Word as described in Hebrews 4:12, emphasizing its living and powerful essence that penetrates the deepest parts of our being. |
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He Sent His Word and Healed Them by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel emphasizes the power of God's Word to heal and deliver. He quotes Psalm 107:20, which states that God sent His Word to heal and deliver people from th |
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A Blind Watchman by Joshua Daniel | In this sermon, Joshua Daniel challenges listeners to be watchmen for God and to declare His truth to the world. He references Isaiah 21:6 and 56:10, highlighting the importance of |
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Words of Power and Grace by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of counting our blessings and acknowledging the works of God in our lives. It delves into the power of words and the impact they can have on o |
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Paul Before Agrippa - Part 3 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon emphasizes the importance of standing on a firm foundation in Christ, contrasting the uncertainty of walking on thin ice with the assurance and support found in Jesus. |