Psalms 107:10
Psalms 107:10 in Multiple Translations
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains,
Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
Such as sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, Being bound in affliction and iron,
Those who were in the dark, in the black night, in chains of sorrow and iron;
Some sat in complete darkness, prisoners of misery and bound with iron chains,
They that dwell in darkenesse and in the shadowe of death, being bounde in miserie and yron,
Inhabitants of dark places and death-shade, Prisoners of affliction and of iron,
Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron,
Such as sit in darkness and in the shades of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
Moab the pot of my hope. Over Edom I will stretch out my shoe: the aliens are become my friends.
Some of them were in very dark [HEN] ◄places in Babylonia/other countries►; they were prisoners, suffering because of chains fastened to their hands and feet.
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Psalms 107:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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יֹ֭שְׁבֵי
חֹ֣שֶׁךְ
וְ/צַלְמָ֑וֶת
אֲסִירֵ֖י
עֳנִ֣י
וּ/בַרְזֶֽל
יֹ֭שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal
חֹ֣שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
darkness
N-ms
וְ/צַלְמָ֑וֶת
tsalmâveth
H6757
shadow
Conj | N-ms
אֲסִירֵ֖י
ʼâçîyr
H615
prisoner
N-mp
עֳנִ֣י
ʻŏnîy
H6040
affliction
N-ms
וּ/בַרְזֶֽל
barzel
H1270
iron
Conj | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 107:10
יֹ֭שְׁבֵי
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
חֹ֣שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
"darkness"
N-ms
This word refers to darkness, both physical and spiritual. It can also mean misery, destruction, or wickedness. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a state of being without light or hope.
Definition: 1) darkness, obscurity 1a) darkness 1b) secret place
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: dark(-ness), night, obscurity. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 35:6; Psalms 18:12.
וְ/צַלְמָ֑וֶת
tsalmâveth
H6757
"shadow"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means a shadow of death, or a place of deep darkness and distress, like the grave. It appears in the Bible as a metaphor for extreme danger or calamity. In the KJV, it is translated as 'shadow of death'.
Definition: 1) death-shadow, deep shadow, deep darkness, shadow of death 1a) death-shadow 1b) death-shadow, deep shadow, darkness 1c) death-shadow (of distress, extreme danger) (fig) 1d) death-shadow (of place of the dead) (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: shadow of death. See also: Job 3:5; Job 38:17; Psalms 23:4.
אֲסִירֵ֖י
ʼâçîyr
H615
"prisoner"
N-mp
This word refers to a prisoner or captive, someone who is bound or restrained. It is used in the Bible to describe people who are held in captivity or slavery.
Definition: prisoner, captive, bondman
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: (those which are) bound, prisoner. See also: Genesis 39:20; Psalms 69:34; Psalms 68:7.
עֳנִ֣י
ʻŏnîy
H6040
"affliction"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means affliction or misery, describing a state of trouble or hardship, as seen in the experiences of the Israelites in the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) affliction, poverty, misery 1a) affliction 1b) poverty
Usage: Occurs in 36 OT verses. KJV: afflicted(-ion), trouble. See also: Genesis 16:11; Job 36:21; Psalms 9:14.
וּ/בַרְזֶֽל
barzel
H1270
"iron"
Conj | N-ms
Iron refers to a strong metal used for tools and furniture, symbolizing strength or harshness, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of iron implements.
Definition: 1) iron 1a) iron 1a1) iron ore 1a2) as material of furniture, utensils, implements 2) tool of iron 3) harshness, strength, oppression (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: par.zel (פַּרְזֶל "iron" H6523)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: (ax) head, iron. See also: Genesis 4:22; 2 Chronicles 2:6; Psalms 2:9.
Study Notes — Psalms 107:10
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- Context
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- Psalms 107:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:10
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
- Sermons on Psalms 107:10
Context — Thanksgiving for Deliverance
8Let them give thanks to the LORD for His loving devotion and His wonders to the sons of men.
9For He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.
10Some sat in darkness and in the shadow of death, prisoners in affliction and chains,
11because they rebelled against the words of God and despised the counsel of the Most High. 12He humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 1:79 | to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” |
| 2 | Micah 7:8 | Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. |
| 3 | Romans 6:20–21 | For when you were slaves to sin, you were free of obligation to righteousness. What fruit did you reap at that time from the things of which you are now ashamed? The outcome of those things is death. |
| 4 | Isaiah 42:7 | to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. |
| 5 | Matthew 4:16 | the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.” |
| 6 | Job 36:8–9 | And if men are bound with chains, caught in cords of affliction, then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed. |
| 7 | Psalms 105:18 | They bruised his feet with shackles and placed his neck in irons, |
| 8 | Matthew 22:13 | Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ |
| 9 | Exodus 2:23–24 | After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God. So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. |
| 10 | Job 3:5 | May darkness and gloom reclaim it, and a cloud settle over it; may the blackness of the day overwhelm it. |
Psalms 107:10 Summary
This verse describes people who are feeling hopeless and trapped in their struggles, much like being in a dark prison. It's a picture of what happens when we rebel against God and ignore His counsel, as seen in Psalms 107:11. But even in the darkest places, God is a deliverer who can set us free, as seen in Psalms 107:14 and Exodus 20:2. We can cry out to Him for help, and He will rescue us, as encouraged in Psalms 107:13 and Matthew 7:7-8.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to sit in darkness and the shadow of death?
This phrase describes a state of spiritual and emotional despair, where individuals feel hopeless and disconnected from God, much like the feelings expressed in Psalms 88:6 and Lamentations 3:6.
Who are the prisoners in affliction and chains?
These prisoners represent people who are trapped in their own sinful ways and are suffering the consequences, as described in Proverbs 5:22 and Romans 6:16.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse sets the stage for the redemption story that unfolds in Psalms 107, where God delivers those who cry out to Him, as seen in Psalms 107:13-14 and Psalms 107:28.
What can we learn from the experiences of those in this verse?
We can learn that God is a deliverer who can rescue us from even the darkest of circumstances, as seen in Exodus 20:2 and Deuteronomy 7:8, and that we should cry out to Him in our times of need, as encouraged in Psalms 107:13 and Matthew 7:7-8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be sitting in darkness or the shadow of death, and how can I cry out to God for deliverance?
- How have I experienced God's deliverance in my own life, and how can I share that with others?
- What are some chains of affliction that I may be struggling with, and how can I ask God to set me free?
- In what ways can I be a light in the darkness for those around me who may be struggling, as described in Matthew 5:14-16 and Acts 13:47?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 107:10
Such as sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death,.... This is the second instance of persons in distress calling on the name of the Lord; and who, being delivered, are under obligation to praise
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 107:10
Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron; Such as sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death -- i:e., in a dark and terrible prison: an image of the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
In darkness and in the shadow of death; in a disconsolate and forlorn condition, in dark prisons or dungeons. In affliction and iron; with afflicting or grievous irons. Or, in the cords of affliction, as they are called, , and particularly in iron fetters.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
Psalms 107:10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, [being] bound in affliction and iron;Ver. 10. Such as sit in darkness, &c.] Here come in the second sort of God’ s redeemed or rescued ones, viz. captives and prisoners, whose dark and doleful condition is in this verse described. And in the shadow of death] In dark caves and horrid prisons, where there is Luctus ubique payor, et plurima morris imago. Such was Joseph’ s first prison, Jeremiah’ s miry dungeon, Lollards’ tower, the bishop of London’ s coalhouse, &c. Being bound in affliction and iron] Or, in poverty and iron, as Manasseh was. Many are the miseries that poor prisoners undergo. Good Savonarola had the experience of it, and Zegedine, and the martyrs, and various of God’ s dear servants in the recent wars here. A certain pious prince, discoursing about the dangers that were to be then expected for the profession of religion, said, Nihil so magis metuere quam diuturnos carceres, that he feared nothing so much as perpetual imprisonment.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
(10-16) The prisoners.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
Verse 10. Such as sit in darkness] Here begins the SECOND similitude, which he uses to illustrate the state of the captives in Babylon, viz., that of a prisoner in a dreary dungeon. 1. They sit in or inhabit darkness. They have no light, no peace, no prosperity. 2. "In the shadow of death." The place where death reigns, over which he has projected his shadow; those against whom the sentence of death has been pronounced. 3. They are bound in this darkness, have no liberty to revisit the light, and cannot escape from their executioners. 4. They are afflicted, not only by want and privation in general, but they are tortured in the prison, עני oni, afflicted, humbled, distressed. 5. Their fetters are such as they cannot break; they are iron. The reason of their being in this wretched state is given.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 107:10
10–16. A second example of Divine goodness, in the liberation of prisoners, or captives languishing in the dungeon of exile in punishment for their rebellion against God. The Targ. interprets the passage of Zedekiah and the nobles of Judah in captivity at Babylon.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 107:10
Such as sit in darkness - The reference in these verses Psalms 107:10-14 is evidently to the children of Israel, when in Babylon; and the design is, to show the goodness of God to them in their
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 107:10
10. Such as—All of this class, whether suffering torture by literal imprisonment or by the ordinary afflictions of life, which limit and restrain their freedom.
Sermons on Psalms 107:10
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How to Prosper in Hard Times by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of being convicted by the Holy Ghost and acknowledging one's sins before God. He encourages the congregation to rejoice in th |
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What Child Is This? the Benedictus by J. Glyn Owen | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the prevailing conditions of desolation and darkness in the world during the time of Zechariah. He emphasizes the need for salvation from enem |
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The Blessing of Affliction by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher shares a personal anecdote about a man named Brother Harry who initially struggled with his preaching. However, after surrendering to God, his life tur |
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Community Thanksgiving - Comfort by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the preacher starts by mentioning a game that starts over again when someone bursts. He then refers to a passage from the tenth chapter of John, where Jesus is desc |
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Overcoming the Pain of Regret by Shane Idleman | This sermon delves into the topic of regret, focusing on overcoming the pain of regret by acknowledging the harm it causes, the endless cycle it creates, and the need to turn to Go |
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The Bond of Iniquity by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks emphasizes the destructive nature of sin, describing it as a 'bond of iniquity' that enslaves the soul. He illustrates how sin acts as a chain that binds the sinner t |
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He Who Walks Toward the Sun Never Travels in Shadows by Russell DeLong | Russell DeLong preaches about the significance of light in various forms - physical, natural, intellectual, moral, and spiritual - as a symbol of truth, goodness, and righteousness |