Psalms 34:22 - Exposition

The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants (comp. Psalms 25:22 ; Psalms 130:8 ). Some translate, "The Lord delivers ," etc. But the LXX . have λυρώσεται . And the verb used means primarily, as Dr. Kay says, "to sever," then "to set free, release, emancipate; especially to set free by paying a price; to redeem, or ransom." And none of them that trust in him shall be desolate; rather, shall be held guilty , or shall be condemned — the same word as in the preceding verse (comp. Romans 8:33 , Romans 8:34 ). Those whom God has redeemed he justifies, and saves from all condemnation. They are "passed from death unto life" ( John 5:24 ).