They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters;
Those who sail out to sea in ships, who do their work on the vast oceans;
This verse describes sailors and merchants who make their living by traveling across the dangerous, wide-open seas.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, seafaring was a perilous activity, as the Mediterranean Sea represented chaos and danger, often symbolizing the uncontrollable forces of nature in biblical literature. Psalm 107 is a thanksgiving psalm that recounts God's deliverance of various groups of people from distress, including merchants and sailors who ventured into deep waters for trade. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's sovereignty over creation, as seen in stories like Jonah's storm at sea.
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