Psalms 107:14

"Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of their distresses."

Key Reflection

In Psalms 107:14, the people are portrayed as calling out to Yahweh during times of dire need and distress. This cry for help reflects a common ancient Near Eastern practice where individuals turned to their gods in moments of crisis, believing that divine intervention could bring salvation from dangerous situations or calamities. The original audience would have recognized this as a familiar plea for assistance, highlighting the power and responsiveness of Yahweh in delivering his people from troubling circumstances.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

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.

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