To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
To hear the cries of those who are trapped and imprisoned; to set free those who are sentenced to die;
This verse is saying that God listens to the desperate cries of people who are trapped or facing death, and He works to rescue them.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 102 is a lament psalm likely written by someone in deep distress, possibly during the Babylonian exile when the Israelites were held captive and faced severe oppression. In this verse, the psalmist appeals to God to hear the cries of prisoners and release those condemned to death, drawing from the historical experiences of Israel's suffering under foreign powers. This reflects God's consistent character in the Old Testament as a compassionate deliverer who intervenes for His people.
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