Psalms 107:14

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 107:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And brake their bonds in sunder.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And brake their bonds in sunder.
Psalms 107:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 107

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And brake their bonds in sunder.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He brought them out of darkness, etc.] In which they were by nature, into marvellous light; to see their interest in Christ, and his salvation; and to have the light of joy and comfort in him. And the shadow of death; quickening them by his Spirit and grace; causing them to live by faith upon him; entitling them to eternal life, and securing them from eternal death. And brake their bands in sunder; their cords and fetters of affliction; or their bands of sin, and the power of it; and loosed them whom Satan had bound and kept so for many years, and brought them into the glorious liberty of the children of God.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death - From their captivity; from calamity which seemed to be as gloomy as the shadow of death. And brake their bands in sunder - Delivered them from their bondage, as if the bands of a prisoner or captive were suddenly broken. 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
“brought: Psa 107:10, Psa 68:6; Job 3:5, Job 10:21, Job 10:22, Job 15:22, Job 15:30, Job 19:8, Job 33:30, Job 42:10-12; Isa 42:16, Isa 49:9, Isa 60:1-3; Eph 5:8; Pe1 2:9 brake: Psa 102:20, Psa 105:19, Psa 105:20, Psa 116:16, Psa 146:7; Job 36:8; Isa 61:1; Jer 52:31-34; Zac 9:11, Zac 9:12; Act 5:19, Act 5:25, Act 12:7-10, Act 16:26-40 Psalms 107:15”
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