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Psalm 107:16 KJV
Psalms · chapter 107 · verse 16
For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.Psalm 107:16 · King James Version
Psalm 107:16 in context
14He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
15Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
16For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
17Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.
18Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- brokenshâbarto burstH7665 →
- gatesdelethsomething swingingH1817 →
- brassnᵉchôshethcopper, hence, something made of that metalH5178 →
- barsbᵉrîyacha boltH1280 →
- ironbarzelironH1270 →
- cutgâdaʻto fell a treeH1438 →
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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 prisons, which intimates that they are desolate and disconsolate;
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 10-16