KJV ORIGINAL
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their bands in sunder.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their chains apart.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is rescuing people from hopeless situations and setting them free from whatever was holding them captive.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 107 was likely written after the Babylonian exile when the Israelites returned to their homeland. The psalm celebrates God's faithful love through four different scenarios of rescue - including prisoners bound in darkness and chains. This verse specifically addresses those who were literally imprisoned or figuratively trapped in despair.
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