Psalms 105:20
Psalms 105:20 in Multiple Translations
The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free.
The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
The king sent and loosed him; Even the ruler of peoples, and let him go free.
The king sent men to take off his chains; even the ruler of the people, who let him go free.
The king sent for him and released him; the king of the people set him free.
The King sent and loosed him: euen the Ruler of the people deliuered him.
The king hath sent, and looseth him, The ruler of the peoples, and draweth him out.
The king sent and freed him, even the ruler of peoples, and let him go free.
The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
And they changed their glory into the likeness of a calf that eateth grass.
The king of Egypt summoned him, and he set Joseph free; this ruler of many people-groups released Joseph from prison.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 105:20
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Psalms 105:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שָׁ֣לַח
מֶ֭לֶךְ
וַ/יַּתִּירֵ֑/הוּ
מֹשֵׁ֥ל
עַ֝מִּ֗ים
וַֽ/יְפַתְּחֵֽ/הוּ
שָׁ֣לַח
shâlach
H7971
to send
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מֶ֭לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
N-ms
וַ/יַּתִּירֵ֑/הוּ
nâthar
H5425
to start
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
מֹשֵׁ֥ל
mâshal
H4910
to rule
V-Qal
עַ֝מִּ֗ים
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-mp
וַֽ/יְפַתְּחֵֽ/הוּ
pâthach
H6605
to open
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 105:20
שָׁ֣לַח
shâlach
H7971
"to send"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To send or depart is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which has various applications in the Bible. It can describe sending someone or something away, or letting something go.
Definition: : depart/send 1) to send, send away, let go, stretch out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to send 1a2) to stretch out, extend, direct 1a3) to send away 1a4) to let loose 1b) (Niphal) to be sent 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to send off or away or out or forth, dismiss, give over, cast out 1c2) to let go, set free 1c3) to shoot forth (of branches) 1c4) to let down 1c5) to shoot 1d) (Pual) to be sent off, be put away, be divorced, be impelled 1e) (Hiphil) to send
Usage: Occurs in 790 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring (on the way), cast (away, out), conduct, [idiom] earnestly, forsake, give (up), grow long, lay, leave, let depart (down, go, loose), push away, put (away, forth, in, out), reach forth, send (away, forth, out), set, shoot (forth, out), sow, spread, stretch forth (out). See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 9:27; Joshua 14:11.
מֶ֭לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וַ/יַּתִּירֵ֑/הוּ
nâthar
H5425
"to start"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to set free or untie, as in releasing someone from bondage. It can also mean to shake off or leap, as in Psalm 29:7-8, where God's voice shakes the earth.
Definition: 1) to start up, tremble, shake, spring up 1a) (Qal) to start up 1b) (Piel) to leap 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to start up
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: drive asunder, leap, (let) loose, [idiom] make, move, undo. See also: Leviticus 11:21; Psalms 105:20; Psalms 146:7.
מֹשֵׁ֥ל
mâshal
H4910
"to rule"
V-Qal
To rule means to have power over something or someone, like a king ruling his kingdom, as seen in 1 Samuel. It involves having control and making decisions, like a leader guiding their people. In the Bible, God rules over all things.
Definition: 1) to rule, have dominion, reign 1a) (Qal) to rule, have dominion 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to rule 1b2) to exercise dominion
Usage: Occurs in 74 OT verses. KJV: (have, make to have) dominion, governor, [idiom] indeed, reign, (bear, cause to, have) rule(-ing, -r), have power. See also: Genesis 1:18; Proverbs 16:32; Psalms 8:7.
עַ֝מִּ֗ים
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-mp
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
וַֽ/יְפַתְּחֵֽ/הוּ
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
Study Notes — Psalms 105:20
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 105:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:20
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:20
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:20
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:20
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:20
- Sermons on Psalms 105:20
Context — Tell of His Wonders
18They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons,
19until his prediction came true and the word of the LORD proved him right.
20The king sent and released him; the ruler of peoples set him free.
21He made him master of his household, ruler over all his substance, 22to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 41:14 | So Pharaoh sent for Joseph, who was quickly brought out of the dungeon. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he went in before Pharaoh. |
Psalms 105:20 Summary
This verse, Psalms 105:20, is talking about how a powerful king set a prisoner free, which is a picture of how God delivers and redeems His people, as seen in Genesis 41:14 and Psalms 102:20. Just like the prisoner in this verse, we can experience freedom and release from the things that bind us when we trust in God's power and sovereignty. This is a reminder that God is our ultimate ruler and deliverer, and we can trust in His faithfulness and love for us, as seen in Psalms 103:19. By trusting in God's deliverance, we can experience true freedom and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the historical context of Psalms 105:20?
The historical context of Psalms 105:20 is likely referring to the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis, where he was released from prison by Pharaoh, as seen in Genesis 41:14, and later became a ruler in Egypt.
Who is the 'king' and 'ruler of peoples' mentioned in this verse?
The 'king' and 'ruler of peoples' in Psalms 105:20 is likely referring to a powerful ruler, such as Pharaoh in the story of Joseph, or more broadly, to God Himself, who is the ultimate ruler of all peoples, as seen in Psalms 103:19.
What is the significance of the king releasing the prisoner in this verse?
The significance of the king releasing the prisoner in Psalms 105:20 is a picture of God's deliverance and redemption, as seen in Psalms 102:20, where God hears the groans of the prisoners and sets them free.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of Psalms 105?
Psalms 105:20 relates to the broader theme of Psalms 105, which is the story of God's faithfulness and deliverance of His people, as seen in verses such as Psalms 105:1-3, where the psalmist calls on the people to remember God's wonders and judgments.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel trapped or imprisoned, and how can I trust in God's deliverance?
- How does the story of Joseph in Genesis 41:14 illustrate the theme of God's redemption and deliverance, and what can I learn from his example?
- In what ways can I, like the prisoner in Psalms 105:20, experience freedom and release from the things that bind me, and how can I use my freedom to serve God and others?
- How does the concept of God as the 'ruler of peoples' in Psalms 105:20 impact my understanding of His sovereignty and power in my life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 105:20
The king sent and loosed him,.... That is, Pharaoh king of Egypt sent messengers to the prison, and ordered Joseph to be loosed, as soon as ever he heard the account which the chief butler gave of
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 105:20
Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread. -The circumstances leading to the bringing of the heirs of the promise into Egypt.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 105:20
Psalms 105:20 The king sent and loosed him; [even] the ruler of the people, and let him go free.Ver. 20. The king sent and loosed him] By his own master, Potiphar, who had laid him there at his wife’ s instance. Such as are bound ignominiously for righteousness’ sake shall be one way or other loosed honourably.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 105:20
20. The king sent. &c.] Genesis 41:14
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 105:20
The king sent and loosed him - Released him from prison. Genesis 41:14. The object was that he might interpret the dreams of Pharaoh.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 105:20
20. The king sent—This was the beginning of his exaltation. It was from the pit, or dungeon, by the supreme authority. Ruler of the people—Same as “king” in preceding line.
Sermons on Psalms 105:20
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(Genesis) 57 - Joseph's Exaltation; or From Prison to Prime Minister by S. Lewis Johnson | S. Lewis Johnson explores the story of Joseph's rise from prison to prime minister in Egypt, emphasizing God's providence and the importance of trusting in Him rather than in human |
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Waiting in the Will of God by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the importance of waiting in the will of God, using Joseph's story as a powerful example of enduring trials and delays. He highlights that waiting often in |
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Practical Lessons From the Story of Joseph by J.R. Miller | J.R. Miller explores the life of Joseph, emphasizing God's providence in his journey from being a favored son to a slave and then a prisoner, ultimately rising to power in Egypt. H |
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Desperate Situations by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about God's miraculous deliverance in the darkest hours, citing examples from the Bible such as Peter's chains falling off in prison, Paul and Silas bein |