Psalms 124:7

Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.

Our soul {H5315} is escaped {H4422} as a bird {H6833} out of the snare {H6341} of the fowlers {H3369}: the snare {H6341} is broken {H7665}, and we are escaped {H4422}.

We escaped like a bird from the hunter's trap; the trap is broken, and we have escaped.

We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; the net is torn, and we have slipped away.

Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: The snare is broken, and we are escaped.

Psalms 124:7 (KJV) powerfully expresses the profound gratitude and relief of a people delivered from imminent danger by divine intervention. This verse uses a vivid metaphor to describe an unexpected and complete rescue.

Context

Psalm 124 is one of the "Songs of Ascent" (Psalms 120-134), likely sung by pilgrims on their way to Jerusalem for festivals. It serves as a communal hymn of thanksgiving, acknowledging that Israel's survival against overwhelming foes was solely due to the Lord's presence and action. The preceding verses lament what would have happened "if it had not been the LORD who was on our side", emphasizing the scale of the threat and their utter dependence on God. Verse 7 is the triumphant declaration of that deliverance.

Key Themes

  • Divine Deliverance: The central message is that God Himself is the ultimate rescuer. The escape is not by human strength or cunning, but by God's direct intervention.
  • Vulnerability and Helplessness: The imagery of a "bird out of the snare of the fowlers" highlights the precarious position of those trapped. A bird caught in a snare is utterly helpless, dependent on an external force for freedom.
  • Complete Freedom: The phrase "the snare is broken" signifies a permanent and decisive liberation. It's not just an escape from the immediate danger, but the destruction of the very mechanism of bondage, ensuring future safety from that specific trap.
  • Gratitude and Acknowledgment: The verse implicitly calls for profound gratitude to God, recognizing Him as the source of their salvation.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word for "snare" is pach (פַּח), which refers to a trap, net, or lure used by a fowler. It often symbolizes deceitful or dangerous plots laid by enemies, as seen in the promise of deliverance from the fowler's snare in Psalms 91:3. The word for "escaped" is nimleta (נִמְלְטָה), meaning to be delivered, to slip away, or to be rescued, emphasizing a swift and unexpected release.

Practical Application

For believers today, Psalms 124:7 offers immense encouragement. It reminds us that:

  • God is Our Deliverer: In times of spiritual, emotional, or physical distress, we can trust that the Lord is able to break the "snares" that entangle us, whether they are habits, lies, or the schemes of the enemy. Just as Israel was delivered, so too can we experience true freedom through Christ.
  • Acknowledge His Hand: When we experience deliverance, it is crucial to attribute that rescue to God, fostering a spirit of humility and thanksgiving.
  • Hope in Adversity: No matter how tightly bound or hopelessly trapped we may feel, this verse proclaims that God has the power to not only free us but to utterly destroy the power of the trap itself.
This verse stands as a timeless anthem of God's preserving grace and power, echoing through generations as a testament to His faithfulness.

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 91:3

    Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence.

  • Proverbs 6:5

    Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand [of the hunter], and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.

  • 2 Timothy 2:26

    And [that] they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.

  • Psalms 25:15

    ¶ Mine eyes [are] ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

  • 1 Samuel 25:29

    Yet a man is risen to pursue thee, and to seek thy soul: but the soul of my lord shall be bound in the bundle of life with the LORD thy God; and the souls of thine enemies, them shall he sling out, [as out] of the middle of a sling.

  • 1 Samuel 23:26

    And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.

  • 1 Samuel 23:27

    But there came a messenger unto Saul, saying, Haste thee, and come; for the Philistines have invaded the land.

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