Psalms 105:43

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 105:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he brought forth his people with joy, [And] his chosen with singing.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he brought forth his people with joy, [And] his chosen with singing.
Psalms 105:43 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 105

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
43And he brought forth his people with joy, [And] his chosen with singing.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he brought forth his people with joy, etc.] Or “therefore” , in consequence of his promise, and the remembrance of it, he brought Israel out of Egypt with great joy to them, they coming out with so much health and wealth; having their liberty, and in hope of shortly being settled in a land flowing with milk and honey. And f1513 his chosen with gladness: or “singing” f1514; especially when they had got through the Red sea, their enemies drowned, and they quite clear of them, (<021501>Exodus 15:1). And when they are called “his chosen”, this opens another source of those blessings to them, not only the promise and covenant of God, but their election of God, which was free and sovereign, to…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And he brought forth his people with joy - With joy at their deliverance from bondage, and for his merciful interposition. And his chosen with gladness - Margin, as in Hebrew, “singing.” See Exodus 15:0. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“And he: Psa 78:52, Psa 78:53, Psa 106:8-12; Exo 15:13; Deu 4:37, Deu 4:38; Isa 63:11-14; Act 7:36; Act 13:17 with joy: Isa 35:10, Isa 51:10, Isa 51:11, Isa 55:12; Jer 31:11, Jer 31:12 gladness: Heb. singing, Psa 106:12; Exod. 15:1-21 Psalms 105:44”
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