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Psalms 107:14

Psalms 107:14
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For he hath broken the gates of brass,.... The prison doors made of brass, as sometimes of iron, for the security of the prisoners; see Act 12:10. And cut the bars of iron in sunder; with which they…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 107:10-16

We are to take notice of the goodness of God towards prisoners and captives. Observe, 1. A description of this affliction. Prisoners are said to sit in darkness (Psa 107:10), in dark dungeons, close…