New International Version He brought them out of darkness, the utter darkness, and broke away their chains. New Living Translation He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom; he snapped their chains. English Standard Version He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and burst their bonds apart. Berean Standard Bible He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains. Berean Literal Bible He brought them forth from darkness and the shadow of death, and their bonds He broke away. King James Bible He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. New King James Version He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their chains in pieces. New American Standard Bible He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death And broke their bands apart. NASB 1995 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death And broke their bands apart. NASB 1977 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their bands apart. Legacy Standard Bible He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death And broke their bands apart. Amplified Bible He brought them out of darkness and the deep (deathly) darkness And broke their bonds apart. Berean Annotated Bible He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains. Christian Standard Bible He brought them out of darkness and gloom and broke their chains apart. Holman Christian Standard Bible He brought them out of darkness and gloom and broke their chains apart. American Standard Version He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And brake their bonds in sunder. Contemporary English Version He brought you out of the deepest darkness and broke your chains. English Revised Version He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder. GOD'S WORD® Translation He brought them out of the dark, out of death's shadow. He broke apart their chains. Good News Translation He brought them out of their gloom and darkness and broke their chains in pieces. International Standard Version And he brought them out from darkness and the shadow of death, shattering their chains. NET Bible He brought them out of the utter darkness, and tore off their shackles. New Heart English Bible He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bonds in sunder. Webster's Bible Translation He brought them out of darkness and the shades of death, and broke their bands asunder. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains. World English Bible He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke away their chains. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe brings them out from the dark place, "" And death-shade, "" And He draws away their bands. Berean Literal Bible He brought them forth from darkness and the shadow of death, and their bonds He broke away. Young's Literal Translation He bringeth them out from the dark place, And death-shade, And their bands He draweth away. Smith's Literal Translation He will bring them forth from darkness and the shadow of death, and he will burst their bands. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he brought them out of darkness, and the shadow of death; and broke their bonds in sunder. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible He brought them forth from darkness and the shadow of death and broke their chains asunder. New Revised Standard Version he brought them out of darkness and gloom, and broke their bonds asunder. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bands asunder. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He brought them out from darkness and from the shadow of death and he cut their bonds. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their bands in sunder. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bonds asunder. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good…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.… Cross References He brought them out of darkness Isaiah 42:7 to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Acts 26:18 to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ and the shadow of death Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Job 10:21-22 before I go—never to return—to a land of darkness and gloom, / to a land of utter darkness, of deep shadow and disorder, where even the light is like darkness.” Matthew 4:16 the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” and broke away their chains. Jeremiah 30:8 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will break the yoke off their necks and tear off their bonds, and no longer will strangers enslave them. Acts 12:7 Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He tapped Peter on the side and woke him up, saying, “Get up quickly.” And the chains fell off his wrists. Acts 16:26 Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose. Luke 1:79 to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” 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. 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, 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. Micah 7:8 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. Treasury of Scripture He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bands in sunder. brought Psalm 107:10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; Psalm 68:6 God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound with chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. Job 3:5 Let darkness and the shadow of death stain it; let a cloud dwell upon it; let the blackness of the day terrify it. brake Psalm 102:20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death; Psalm 105:19,20 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him… Psalm 116:16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. Jump to Previous Apart Asunder Bands Black Bonds Brake Broke Broken Chains Dark Darkness Death Death-Shade Deepest Draweth Gloom Night Shades Shadow SunderJump to Next Apart Asunder Bands Black Bonds Brake Broke Broken Chains Dark Darkness Death Death-Shade Deepest Draweth Gloom Night Shades Shadow SunderPsalm 107 1. The psalmist exhorts the redeemed in praising God to observe his manifold providence4. Over travelers 10. Over captives 17. Over sick men 23. Over sailors 33. And in diverse varieties of life. He brought them out of darkness God delivered those who had rebelled against Him and suffered in distress. Their darkness included the misery, confusion, and hopelessness produced by sin and judgment. He did not merely comfort them in their condition; He acted to remove them from it. Isa 42:7 to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out… and the shadow of death Their situation was marked by grave danger and the nearness of death. Whether through imprisonment, affliction, or other calamity, they faced circumstances beyond their power to escape. Yet God remained sovereign even where death seemed near. Psa 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the… and broke away their chains. The imagery recalls prisoners released from literal confinement, but it also portrays God’s power to free people from bondage caused by sin and rebellion. What they could not break by their own strength, He shattered, restoring them to freedom. Jer 30:8 On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts,… Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe primary audience of the Psalms, often reflecting on their history of deliverance from Egypt and other captivities. 2. Darkness and the Shadow of Death Metaphorical places representing spiritual and physical distress, danger, or oppression. 3. Chains Symbolic of bondage, whether physical, spiritual, or emotional, from which God delivers His people. Teaching Points God as DelivererGod is faithful to deliver His people from all forms of bondage, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Spiritual Darkness Darkness often symbolizes life without God. Believers are called to walk in the light of Christ, who dispels darkness. Breaking Chains Just as God broke the chains of the Israelites, He can break the chains of sin and addiction in our lives today. Hope in Despair Even in the darkest times, we can have hope because God is able to bring us out of despair and into His marvelous light. Response to Deliverance Our response to God's deliverance should be one of gratitude, worship, and a commitment to live in the freedom He provides. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 107:14?2. How does Psalm 107:14 illustrate God's power to deliver from darkness and gloom? 3. What personal "darkness" can you ask God to deliver you from today? 4. How does Psalm 107:14 connect with John 8:12 about Jesus as the light? 5. In what ways can you help others experience freedom described in Psalm 107:14? 6. How can Psalm 107:14 encourage you during times of spiritual or emotional struggle? 7. How does Psalm 107:14 illustrate God's power to deliver from darkness and gloom? 8. What historical context surrounds the writing of Psalm 107:14? 9. How does Psalm 107:14 relate to the theme of redemption in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 107? (14) Break their bands in sunder.--See Psalm 2:3.Verse 14. - He brought them out of dark ness and the shadow of death. Wherein they sat (ver. 10). And brake their bands in sunder. Freed them from their fetters (ver. 10), whatever they were. Psalm 107:14 paints a complete deliverance—God personally pulls His people from spiritual darkness, rescues them from the looming terror of death, and shatters the bondage that once held them. Every believer can rest assured: the same God who accomplished this in the past remains eager and able to do it today. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He brought them outיֽ֭וֹצִיאֵם (yō·w·ṣî·’êm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim of darkness מֵחֹ֣שֶׁךְ (mê·ḥō·šeḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2822: The dark, darkness, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness and the shadow of death וְצַלְמָ֑וֶת (wə·ṣal·mā·weṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6757: Death-like shadow, deep shadow and broke away their chains. וּמוֹסְר֖וֹתֵיהֶ֣ם (ū·mō·ws·rō·w·ṯê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4147: Chastisement, a halter, restraint Additonal Resources Psalm 107:14 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 107:14 Bible Gateway Psalm 107:14 Bible.com Psalm 107:14 NIV |
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