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Psalms 77:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 77:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
Psalms 77:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 77

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12I will meditate also upon all thy work, And muse on thy doings.
13Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: Who is a great god like unto God?
14Thou art the God that doest wonders: Thou hast made known thy strength among the peoples.
15Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
16The waters saw thee, O God; The waters saw thee, they were afraid: The depths also trembled.
17The clouds poured out water; The skies sent out a sound: Thine arrows also went abroad.
18The voice of thy thunder was in the whirlwind; The lightnings lightened the world: The earth trembled and shook.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, etc.] The people of Israel out of Egypt, which was typical of the redemption of the Lord’s people by Christ, the arm and power of God: the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Joseph is particularly mentioned for honour’s sake, and because he was the means of supporting Jacob and his family in Egypt; and had special faith in their deliverance from thence; the Targum is, “the sons whom Jacob begot, and Joseph nourished.” Selah. (See Gill on “<190302>Psalm 3:2”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Thou hast with thine arm - That is, with strength or power, the arm being a symbol of strength. Exodus 6:6; Exodus 15:16; Psalms 10:15. Redeemed thy people - Thou didst rescue or deliver them from Egyptian bondage. See the notes at Isaiah 43:3. The sons of Jacob and Joseph - The descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Jacob is mentioned because he was the ancestor of the twelve tribes; Joseph, because he was conspicuous or eminent among the sons of Jacob, and particularly because he acted so important a part in the affairs of Egypt, from whose dominion they were redeemed. 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
“with: Psa 136:11, Psa 136:12; Exo 6:6; Deu 9:26, Deu 9:29; Isa 63:9 the sons: Gen. 48:3-20 Psalms 77:16”
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