Psalms 105:27

They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.

They shewed {H7760} his signs {H226}{H1697} among them, and wonders {H4159} in the land {H776} of Ham {H2526}.

They worked his signs among them, his wonders in the land of Ham.

They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.

They set among them his signs, And wonders in the land of Ham.

Context

Psalm 105 is a historical psalm, recounting God's faithfulness to Israel from the covenant with Abraham through their deliverance from Egypt and settlement in Canaan. This particular verse, Psalm 105:27, focuses on the period of the Exodus. The "they" refers to Moses and Aaron, whom God sent to Pharaoh, as mentioned in the preceding verse (Psalm 105:26). The "signs" and "wonders" are the miraculous plagues God inflicted upon Egypt, demonstrating His power and compelling Pharaoh to release the Israelites.

Key Themes

  • Divine Intervention and Power: The verse highlights God's active and supernatural involvement in human affairs. The "signs" and "wonders" were not mere coincidences but powerful demonstrations of His sovereignty over all creation, including the natural world and rulers like Pharaoh. This echoes the mighty acts described in the book of Exodus.
  • God's Deliverance of His People: At its core, this verse speaks to God's commitment to liberate His chosen people from bondage. The plagues served as the divine mechanism to force Egypt's hand and secure Israel's freedom, fulfilling the covenant promises made to their forefathers.
  • Judgment on Oppressors: The wonders were also acts of judgment against Pharaoh and the Egyptians for their oppression of Israel and their worship of false gods. God's justice is a prominent theme, showing that He does not tolerate the unjust subjugation of His people.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "land of Ham" is an ancient designation for Egypt. Ham was one of Noah's sons, and his descendants, according to Genesis 10, settled in regions including Africa, with Egypt being a prominent nation among them. Calling Egypt the "land of Ham" emphasizes its historical and genealogical roots from the perspective of the biblical narrative. The Hebrew words for "signs" ('ot, אֹת) and "wonders" (mopheth, מוֹפֵת) frequently appear together in the Old Testament, signifying miraculous acts that serve as indicators of God's presence, power, and purpose, often accompanied by prophetic fulfillment.

Practical Application

Psalm 105:27 reminds believers today of God's enduring power and His faithfulness to His covenant promises. Just as He intervened decisively for Israel in Egypt, He continues to work in the lives of His people, providing deliverance from various forms of bondage—whether spiritual, emotional, or circumstantial. This verse encourages us to remember God's past mighty acts (Deuteronomy 6:22) as a foundation for trusting Him with present and future challenges. It assures us that God is sovereign over nations and circumstances, capable of turning any situation for the good of those who are called according to His purpose.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 78:43

    How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan:

  • Psalms 78:51

    And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of [their] strength in the tabernacles of Ham:

  • Exodus 7:1

    ¶ And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.

  • Exodus 7:11

    Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

  • Psalms 105:28

    He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.

  • Psalms 106:22

    Wondrous works in the land of Ham, [and] terrible things by the Red sea.

  • Nehemiah 9:10

    And shewedst signs and wonders upon Pharaoh, and on all his servants, and on all the people of his land: for thou knewest that they dealt proudly against them. So didst thou get thee a name, as [it is] this day.

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