KJV ORIGINAL
O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
O LORD, I truly am your servant; I am your servant, and the son of your servant woman: you have set me free from my chains.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is declaring their complete devotion to God and thanking Him for setting them free from whatever was holding them captive.
📚 Historical Context
This psalm is a song of thanksgiving, likely written after someone experienced deliverance from serious trouble, possibly illness or enemies. In ancient Israel, being born to a servant woman often meant lifelong service to the master's household. The psalmist uses this imagery to express their willing, inherited commitment to serve God.
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