Psalms 124:7
Psalms 124:7 in Multiple Translations
We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: The snare is broken, and we are escaped.
Our soul has gone free like a bird out of the net of those who would take her: the net is broken, and we are free.
We escaped from them like a bird flying out of a hunter's trap. The trap was broken and we flew away!
Our soule is escaped, euen as a bird out of the snare of the foulers: the snare is broken, and we are deliuered.
Our soul as a bird hath escaped from a snare of fowlers, The snare was broken, and we have escaped.
Our soul has escaped like a bird out of the fowler’s snare. The snare is broken, and we have escaped.
Our soul hath escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we have escaped.
We have escaped from our enemies like a bird escapes from the trap that hunters have set; it is as though the trap that our enemies set for us was broken and we have escaped from it!
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 124:7
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Psalms 124:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נַפְשֵׁ֗/נוּ
כְּ/צִפּ֥וֹר
נִמְלְטָה֮
מִ/פַּ֪ח
י֫וֹקְשִׁ֥ים
הַ/פַּ֥ח
נִשְׁבָּ֗ר
וַ/אֲנַ֥חְנוּ
נִמְלָֽטְנוּ
נַפְשֵׁ֗/נוּ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
כְּ/צִפּ֥וֹר
tsippôwr
H6833
bird
Prep | N-cs
נִמְלְטָה֮
mâlaṭ
H4422
to escape
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
מִ/פַּ֪ח
pach
H6341
snare
Prep | N-ms
י֫וֹקְשִׁ֥ים
yâqôsh
H3369
to snare
V-Qal
הַ/פַּ֥ח
pach
H6341
snare
Art | N-ms
נִשְׁבָּ֗ר
shâbar
H7665
to break
V-Niphal
וַ/אֲנַ֥חְנוּ
ʼănachnûw
H587
we
Conj | Pron
נִמְלָֽטְנוּ
mâlaṭ
H4422
to escape
V-Niphal-Perf-1cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 124:7
נַפְשֵׁ֗/נוּ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
כְּ/צִפּ֥וֹר
tsippôwr
H6833
"bird"
Prep | N-cs
This Hebrew word means a little bird, often hopping, and is used to describe a sparrow or fowl in the Bible, such as in Psalm 84:3.
Definition: 1) bird, fowl 1a) bird (singular) 1b) birds (coll) Aramaic equivalent: tse.phar (צְפַר "bird" H6853)
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: bird, fowl, sparrow. See also: Genesis 7:14; Psalms 84:4; Psalms 8:9.
נִמְלְטָה֮
mâlaṭ
H4422
"to escape"
V-Niphal-Perf-3fs
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/פַּ֪ח
pach
H6341
"snare"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a thin, flat piece of metal, like a plate. It can also describe a net used for catching animals, spread out like a thin sheet of metal.
Definition: 1) bird trap, trap, snare 1a) bird trap (literal) 1b) of calamities, plots, source or agent of calamity (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: gin, (thin) plate, snare. See also: Exodus 39:3; Psalms 142:4; Psalms 11:6.
י֫וֹקְשִׁ֥ים
yâqôsh
H3369
"to snare"
V-Qal
This verb means to trap or snare someone, either literally or figuratively, and is used to describe the actions of fowlers or the devices of the wicked.
Definition: 1) to lure, entice, snare, lay a snare or lure, set a trap 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lay snares (fig. of devices of wicked) 1a2) fowlers (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be ensnared, be caught by a bait 1c) (Pual) to be entrapped
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: fowler (lay a) snare. See also: Deuteronomy 7:25; Ecclesiastes 9:12; Psalms 124:7.
הַ/פַּ֥ח
pach
H6341
"snare"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a thin, flat piece of metal, like a plate. It can also describe a net used for catching animals, spread out like a thin sheet of metal.
Definition: 1) bird trap, trap, snare 1a) bird trap (literal) 1b) of calamities, plots, source or agent of calamity (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: gin, (thin) plate, snare. See also: Exodus 39:3; Psalms 142:4; Psalms 11:6.
נִשְׁבָּ֗ר
shâbar
H7665
"to break"
V-Niphal
This word means to break or shatter something, either physically or emotionally. It can also mean to burst or rupture, and is often used to describe intense violence or destruction. In the Bible, it's translated as break or crush.
Definition: 1) to break, break in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) break, break in or down, rend violently, wreck, crush, quench 1a2) to break, rupture (fig) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be broken, be maimed, be crippled, be wrecked 1b2) to be broken, be crushed (fig) 1c) (Piel) to shatter, break 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to break out, bring to the birth 1e) (Hophal) to be broken, be shattered Aramaic equivalent: te.var (תְּבַר "to break" H8406)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: break (down, off, in pieces, up), broken (-hearted), bring to the birth, crush, destroy, hurt, quench, [idiom] quite, tear, view (by mistake for H7663 (שָׂבַר)). See also: Genesis 19:9; Isaiah 27:11; Psalms 3:8.
וַ/אֲנַ֥חְנוּ
ʼănachnûw
H587
"we"
Conj | Pron
A Hebrew word for we or us, used for emphasis, like when Moses said we will follow God's commands, emphasizing the community's commitment.
Definition: we (first pers. pl. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 115 OT verses. KJV: ourselves, us, we. See also: Genesis 13:8; 1 Chronicles 11:1; Psalms 20:8.
נִמְלָֽטְנוּ
mâlaṭ
H4422
"to escape"
V-Niphal-Perf-1cp
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.
Study Notes — Psalms 124:7
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- Psalms 124:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 124:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 124:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 124:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 124:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
- Sermons on Psalms 124:7
Context — Our Help Is in the Name of the LORD
5then the raging waters would have swept us away.
6Blessed be the LORD, who has not given us as prey to their teeth.
7We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.
8Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 91:3 | Surely He will deliver you from the snare of the fowler, and from the deadly plague. |
| 2 | Proverbs 6:5 | Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. |
| 3 | 1 Samuel 25:29 | And should someone pursue you and seek your life, then the life of my lord will be bound securely by the LORD your God in the bundle of the living. But He shall fling away the lives of your enemies like stones from a sling. |
| 4 | 2 Timothy 2:26 | Then they will come to their senses and escape the snare of the devil, who has taken them captive to his will. |
| 5 | Psalms 25:15 | My eyes are always on the LORD, for He will free my feet from the mesh. |
| 6 | 1 Samuel 23:26–27 | Saul was proceeding along one side of the mountain, and David and his men along the other side. Even though David was hurrying to get away, Saul and his men were closing in on David and his men to capture them. Then a messenger came to Saul, saying, “Come quickly, for the Philistines have raided the land!” |
| 7 | 2 Samuel 17:21–22 | After the men had gone, Ahimaaz and Jonathan climbed up out of the well and went to inform King David, saying, “Get up and cross over the river at once, for Ahithophel has given this advice against you.” So David and all the people with him got up and crossed the Jordan. By daybreak, there was no one left who had not crossed the Jordan. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 18:22 | Let a cry be heard from their houses when You suddenly bring raiders against them, for they have dug a pit to capture me and have hidden snares for my feet. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 5:26 | For among My people are wicked men; they watch like fowlers lying in wait; they set a trap to catch men. |
| 10 | 2 Samuel 17:2 | I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king |
Psalms 124:7 Summary
[Psalms 124:7 tells us that we can escape from the dangers and temptations of this world, just like a bird escapes from a hunter's snare. This is because God is our helper and deliverer, as it is written in Psalms 121:2, where it says that our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. We can trust in God's power to deliver us from trouble, and seek His guidance and help in all that we do, just as it is encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11, where it is written that God has plans to prosper us and not to harm us.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'snare of the fowler' mean in Psalms 124:7?
The phrase 'snare of the fowler' refers to a trap set by a hunter to catch birds, symbolizing the dangers and temptations that Satan sets to trap believers, as seen in 1 Peter 5:8, where Satan is described as a roaring lion seeking to devour us.
How does the image of a bird escaping a snare relate to our spiritual lives?
The image of a bird escaping a snare reminds us that, like the bird, we can escape the temptations and dangers of this world through the power of God, as promised in 2 Corinthians 1:10, where it is written that God delivers us from all our troubles.
What role does God play in our escape from the snare?
According to Psalms 124:7, God is the one who allows us to escape the snare, as it is written that 'we have slipped away', implying that it is God's intervention that enables our escape, as seen in Psalms 34:17, where it is written that the righteous cry out and the Lord hears them and delivers them from all their troubles.
How can we apply the principle of Psalms 124:7 to our daily lives?
We can apply the principle of Psalms 124:7 by trusting in God's power to deliver us from the temptations and dangers of this world, and by seeking His help and guidance in all that we do, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where it is written that we should trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'snares' in my life that I need to escape from, and how can I trust God to deliver me from them?
- How has God delivered me from troubles in the past, and how can I use those experiences to trust Him more in the present?
- What are some ways that I can 'slip away' from the temptations and dangers of this world, and how can I seek God's help in doing so?
- How can I use the image of the bird escaping the snare to encourage and strengthen my faith in times of trouble or doubt?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 124:7
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers,.... The people of God are like little birds, being harmless and innocent, singing forth the praises of God for his goodness to them; as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 124:7
Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers - (Psalms 91:3.) The snare is broken, and we are escaped.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
Psalms 124:7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.Ver. 7. Our soul is escaped, &c.] Man’ s extremity is God’ s opportunity. See Genesis 22:14 Ezekiel 37:11 2 Kings 19:3-4. The snare is broken, &c.] God hath with as much ease delivered us as a bird net is broken.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
(7) Snare.—Another rapid transition to a favourite figure, that of the hunter’s net. (Comp. Psalms 10:9, &c)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
Verse 7. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare] This is a fine image; and at once shows the weakness of the Jews, and the cunning of their adversaries. Haman had laid the snare completely for them; humanly speaking there was no prospect of their escape: but the Lord was on their side; and the providence that induced Ahasuerus to call for the book of the records of the kingdom to be read to him, as well indeed as the once very improbable advancement of Esther to the throne of Persia, was the means used by the Lord for the preservation of the whole Jewish people from extermination. God thus broke the snare, and the bird escaped; while the poacher was caught in his own trap, and executed. See the Book of Esther, which is probably the best comment on this Psalm.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 124:7
7. The timorous defenceless bird is an apt emblem for weak helpless men. Cp. Psalms 11:1. By ‘snare’ (pach) is probably meant a kind of clapnet. The frame breaks or the spring fails to act, so that the bird is not captured, or else escapes. See the illustration in Driver’s Joel and Amos, p. 157. we are escaped] We is emphatic. We, who seemed certain to become the prey of our enemies. But God “frustrated (lit. broke, though the word is a different one) their counsel” (Nehemiah 4:15).
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 124:7
Our soul is escaped - We have escaped; our life has been preserved. As a bird out of the snare of the fowlers - By the breaking of the snare, or the gin. The bird is entangled, but the net breaks, and the bird escapes.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 124:7
7. Snare is broken, and we are escaped—Both snare and fowler are in God’s hands, and he will not only deliver his people, but crush the power of the enemy.
Sermons on Psalms 124:7
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The Snare of the Folwer by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker uses the analogy of a bird caught in a snare to illustrate the predicament of Israel and humanity as a whole. The bird represents humanity, trapped in t |
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The Cross Brings Victory by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the positive side of the message of the cross, emphasizing that it is a pathway to resurrection life and joy for those who accept its working. Through the |
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Origin of Man in Relation to the Theory of Evolution by John Murray | In this sermon, the preacher discusses three fundamental principles of Christian faith. The first principle is the belief in the word of God as the foundation of understanding. The |
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Surely He Shall Deliver Thee From the Snare of the Fowler by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes God's dual deliverance from the snares of the fowler, illustrating that He protects His people from entering traps and also rescues them if they fall into |
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Psalms 91:3 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the reality of spiritual warfare, illustrating how Satan ensnares individuals through subtlety and deception, much like a fowler traps birds. He explains tha |
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Psalm 17 by Henry Law | F. B. Meyer, Andrew Murray, and A. J. Gordon delve into the profound truths of Romans 6:11, emphasizing the believer's death to sin and life in Christ. They discuss the sensitivity |
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The Gospel and Its Ministry by Robert Anderson | Greek Word Studies delves into the concept of 'snare' (pagis), describing it as a trap that can unexpectedly endanger or bring one under the control of a hostile force. The snare o |