Psalms 107:16
For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Then they cry unto the Lord in their trouble,.... A time of affliction is a time of trouble, and a proper season for prayer; and by it persons are brought to the throne of grace, when humbled under…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
For he hath broken the gates of brass - The immediate “reason” here given for praising the Lord is that he had “broken the gates of brass,” continuing the thought from Psa 107:10-14. In the previous…
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…