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He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, And broke their bonds in sunder.
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God, the Divine Liberator
Commentators emphasize that God is the active agent in this verse. He "brought them out" and "brake their bonds." This highlights His direct power and initiative to liberate people from any form of captivity, whether it's a physical prison, a situation of deep despair, or spiritual bondage.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death - From their captivity; from calamity which seemed to be as gloomy as the s…
19th Century
Anglican
Break their bands in sunder. —See Psalm 2:3.
Baptist
He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their bands in sunder. Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness an…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He brought them out of darkness
In which they were by nature, into marvellous light; to see their interest in Chri…
This description of prisoners and captives suggests that they are desolate and sorrowful. In eastern prisons, captives were and are treated with mu…
