Let the redeemed of the Lord say so . "The redeemed of the Lord" in this place are those whom the Lord has just delivered out of exile and captivity (comp. Isaiah 44:22-24 ; Isaiah 51:11 ; Jeremiah 31:11 ; Zechariah 10:8 , etc.). The writer calls on them to give voice to the thanksgiving of Psalms 107:1 . Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy ; i . e . of Babylon. read more
The Lord's people are a redeemed people. "The ransomed of Jehovah" (Perowne). This has been well called "the psalm of life." While its figures are partly suggested by the history of Israel, it is a meditative rather than historical psalm. "It presents to us, first, a magnificent series of pictures of various crises of human life—of the distress which throws men at such times on God in prayer, and of his gracious answer of deliverance; and next, a more thoughtful contemplation of God's... read more
O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good - See the notes at Psalms 106:1.For his mercy endureth for ever - He is unchanging in his mercy. It is an attribute of his very nature. He is constantly manifesting it. The word rendered “mercy” here, however - חסד chesed - is more general in its signification than our word “mercy.” Our word means “favor shown to the guilty;” the Hebrew word means kindness, goodness, benignity in general. It is this which is celebrated in the psalm before us. read more
Let the redeemed of the Lord say so - They are especially qualified to say so; they have special occasion to say so; they can and will appreciate this trait in his character. The word rendered “redeemed” here - from גאל gā'al - means “delivered, rescued,” without reference to any price paid for the deliverance. It refers here not to a ransom from “sin,” but to deliverance from “danger.” The probable allusion is to the deliverance from the captivity in Babylon. Compare the notes at Isaiah... read more
Psalms 107:1-3. O give thanks, &c. This whole verse occurs also Psalms 106:1; only there the address is made to the Israelites, here, it seems, to all mankind. For his mercy endureth for ever “Eternal mercy is the theme here proposed; and they who have tasted its sweets, are invited to join in setting forth its praises.” Let the redeemed say so All those whom God hath redeemed, as it is expressed in the next clause, or delivered from the calamities hereafter mentioned: whom he hath... read more
Psalms 107-108 Specific thanksgivingsPsalms 107:0 seems to be particularly appropriate to the time of the Jews’ return to their homeland after their exile in Babylon. It is a song of thanksgiving to be sung by those who have been saved from some great affliction or danger (107:1-3). Four different cases are introduced by verses 4, 10, 17 and 23. Each of the cases describes the danger, notes the prayer, outlines the answer and concludes with a word of instruction and warning.The first... read more
The first Psalm of Book V. This book contains fifteen by David, one by Solomon (Psalms 127:0 ), and the rest anonymous (probably by Hezekiah, see App-67 ), certainly not later than his day. See notes on passages supposed to prove a later date. the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . mercy = lovingkindness, or grace; as in Psalms 107:43 . read more
redeemed. Hebrew. ga'al, to redeem by purchase. See notes on Exodus 6:6 , and compare Exodus 13:13 . hand. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for the power exercised by it. enemy = adversary, or straitnesses. read more
PSALMS 107BOOK V (PSALMS 107-150)This book has forty-four psalms, a number of which appear to be of late date. Dummelow noted that, "The contents, here and there, give appropriate hints as to the date in some instances."[1] For example, Psalms 107:10-16 refers to the years of captivity, as does Psalms 137. Some, but not all, of the psalms in this book are alleged to be liturgical. Psalms 108, for example, is made up of Psalms 57:7-11 as united with Psalms 60:5-12, "Which was obviously complied... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 107:1-43
God's watchful care. "Whatever the circumstances under which the psalm was written, there can be no doubt as to the great lesson which it inculcates"—that God watches over men, and his ear is open to their prayers. Look at some illustrations. I. GOD HAD ANSWERED THE CRY OF THE JEWS IN EXILE , AND RESTORED THEM TO THEIR OWN COUNTRY . ( Psalms 107:2 , Psalms 107:8 , Psalms 107:9 .) They were called on to give thanks for thou wonders, and to... read more