King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Thou hast with [thine] arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
Complete Jewish Bible:
With your arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Ya'akov and Yosef. (Selah)
Berean Standard Bible:
With power You redeemed Your people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah
American Standard Version:
Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. [Selah
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Thou hast with thine arm{H2220} redeemed{H1350}{H8804)} thy people{H5971}, the sons{H1121} of Jacob{H3290} and Joseph{H3130}. Selah{H5542}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 6:6
- Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I [am] the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:
Deuteronomy 9:29
- Yet they [are] thy people and thine inheritance, which thou broughtest out by thy mighty power and by thy stretched out arm.
Psalms 74:2
- Remember thy congregation, [which] thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine inheritance, [which] thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt.
Deuteronomy 9:26
- I prayed therefore unto the LORD, and said, O Lord GOD, destroy not thy people and thine inheritance, which thou hast redeemed through thy greatness, which thou hast brought forth out of Egypt with a mighty hand.
Isaiah 63:9
- In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.
Genesis 48:3
- And Jacob said unto Joseph, God Almighty appeared unto me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,
Genesis 48:20
- And he blessed them that day, saying, In thee shall Israel bless, saying, God make thee as Ephraim and as Manasseh: and he set Ephraim before Manasseh.
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Commentary for Psalms 77:15
Psalm 77:15 is part of a larger psalm traditionally attributed to Asaph, a Levite and one of the leaders of David's choir. This particular verse falls within the context of a lament psalm, which begins with a cry for help and a description of the psalmist's distress. The historical context of the psalm is not entirely clear, but it is thought to reflect a time of national crisis for Israel, possibly during the Babylonian exile or a similar period of hardship.
The themes of Psalm 77:15 revolve around the remembrance of God's mighty acts in the past, particularly the redemption of His people. The verse specifically recalls the power of God's "arm," a metaphor for divine strength and intervention, which has been instrumental in the redemption of the Israelites, referred to as "the sons of Jacob and Joseph." This reference evokes the memory of the Exodus, where God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as well as the broader narrative of God's providential care for the patriarchs and their descendants.
The term "Selah" at the end of the verse is a liturgical or musical direction, likely indicating a pause or musical interlude in the psalm's recitation or singing. It serves as a moment to reflect on the truth of God's redemptive work, reinforcing the call to remember and trust in God's faithfulness in times of trouble.
In summary, Psalm 77:15 is a verse that calls to mind the historical acts of God's salvation, encouraging the faithful to find hope in their current struggles by recalling how God has powerfully redeemed their ancestors. It is a testament to God's enduring love and commitment to His people, serving as a source of strength and comfort in the midst of adversity.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H2220
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְרוֹעַ
Transliteration: zᵉrôwaʻ
Pronunciation: zer-o'-ah
Description: or (shortened) זְרֹעַ; and (feminine) זְרוֹעָה; or זְרֹעָה; from זָרַע; the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force; arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. - Strong's Number: H1350
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּאַל
Transliteration: gâʼal
Pronunciation: gaw-al'
Description: a primitive root, to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e.; to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.); [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H3290
There are 319 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יַעֲקֹב
Transliteration: Yaʻăqôb
Pronunciation: yah-ak-obe'
Description: from עָקַב; heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch; Jacob. - Strong's Number: H3130
There are 193 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹסֵף
Transliteration: Yôwçêph
Pronunciation: yo-safe'
Description: future of יָסַף; let him add (or perhaps simply active participle adding); Joseph, the name of seven Israelites; Joseph. Compare יְהוֹסֵף. - Strong's Number: H5542
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סֶלָה
Transliteration: çelâh
Pronunciation: seh'-law
Description: from סָלָה; suspension (of music), i.e. pause; Selah.