Psalm 107:2 ESV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 107:1-3

Psalms 107:1-3. O give thanks, &c. This whole verse occurs also Psalms 106:1; only there the address is made to the Israelites, here, it seems, to all mankind. For his mercy endureth for ever “Eternal mercy is the theme here proposed; and they who have tasted its sweets, are invited to join in setting forth its praises.” Let the redeemed say so All those whom God hath redeemed, as it is expressed in the next clause, or delivered from the calamities hereafter mentioned: whom he hath... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107-108 Specific thanksgivingsPsalms 107:0 seems to be particularly appropriate to the time of the Jews’ return to their homeland after their exile in Babylon. It is a song of thanksgiving to be sung by those who have been saved from some great affliction or danger (107:1-3). Four different cases are introduced by verses 4, 10, 17 and 23. Each of the cases describes the danger, notes the prayer, outlines the answer and concludes with a word of instruction and warning.The first... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 107:2

redeemed. Hebrew. ga'al, to redeem by purchase. See notes on Exodus 6:6 , and compare Exodus 13:13 . hand. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for the power exercised by it. enemy = adversary, or straitnesses. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 107:2-3

Psalms 107:2-3. Let the redeemed, &c.— Though these verses seem more immediately to refer to the return of the Jews from Babylon; yet the next has a more immediate reference to the deliverance out of Egypt: but it is most probable that the latter expressions are only metaphorical; for it is very common with the Hebrew poets to take their ideas from the past transactions related in their history. See Bishop Lowth's eighth Lecture. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 107:2

2. redeemed of the Lord—(compare Isaiah 35:9; Isaiah 35:10). say—that is, that His mercy, &c. hand of—or, "power of enemy." read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:1-3

1. A call to thanksgiving and testimony 107:1-3God’s people should thank Him because He is good and His loyal love endures forever. Those whom He has redeemed should be especially grateful for His liberating work for them and should publicly testify to His salvation. In view of Psalms 107:3, this psalm may date from the postexilic period of Israel’s history (cf. Psalms 107:10-16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 107:1-43

Psalms 107An unknown writer sought to motivate the Lord’s redeemed people to praise Him by reviewing some of His mighty acts. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 107:1-6

Book 5This book, which seems originally to have been joined with Book 4, contains forty-four Pss., the vast majority of which are of late date. The contents of these Pss. are a surer guide to the period to which they belong than is the case in the other books, as many of them give either direct references or unmistakable hints regarding experiences of the exile or the return. Thus Psalms 107:10-16 refers to the years of captivity, as does also Psalms 137. Other Pss., such as 126, refer to the... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 107:1-43

The Psalmist sings the lovingkindness of the Lord, giving examples from (a) Israel in the wilderness (Psalms 107:4-9), (b) people in captivity (Psalms 107:10-16), (c) people in sickness (Psalms 107:17-22), (d) vicissitudes of sea-going men (Psalms 107:23-32), (e) and a rescue from drought (33-42). The Ps. has a refrain at intervals (Psalms 107:8, Psalms 107:15, Psalms 107:21, Psalms 107:31).1. For his mercy endureth for ever] evidently a well-known refrain: cp. Psalms 136. Mercy] better,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 107:2

(2) Redeemed of the Lord.—See for this grand expression, for which so high a destiny was prepared, Isaiah 62:12; and comp. Isaiah 63:4; Isaiah 35:9. read more