KJV ORIGINAL
For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
For he has broken down the bronze gates and cut through the iron bars.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is powerful enough to break through any barrier or prison that holds people captive.
📚 Historical Context
Psalms 107 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's deliverance of His people from various dangers and captivities, drawing from Israel's history of exile and redemption. In this context, verse 16 highlights God's mighty power in breaking through brass gates and iron bars, likely symbolizing events like the Exodus from Egypt or the return from Babylonian exile. This imagery was common in ancient Near Eastern literature to depict divine intervention and victory over oppressors.
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