King James Version

What Does Psalms 106:10 Mean?

Psalms 106:10 in the King James Version says “And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy. — study this verse from Psalms chapter 106 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.

Psalms 106:10 · KJV


Context

8

Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty power to be known.

9

He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the depths, as through the wilderness.

10

And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them from the hand of the enemy.

11

And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left.

12

Then believed they his words; they sang his praise.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
This verse explains God's purpose in the Red Sea deliverance. 'He saved them from the hand of him that hated them' identifies Pharaoh and Egypt as enemies who hated Israel. 'Redeemed them from the hand of the enemy' uses gaal (גָּאַל), the kinsman-redeemer term, indicating God acted as Israel's family defender to buy them back from bondage. This redemption language establishes the exodus as the Old Testament's central redemptive event, typifying Christ's greater redemption from sin and Satan. God saves not merely from trouble but from enemies—spiritual warfare is embedded in redemption. The exodus demonstrates that salvation is rescue from hostile forces bent on destruction.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Pharaoh's pursuit showed Egypt's hatred of Israel—even after the plagues, they sought to re-enslave or destroy God's people (Exodus 14:5-9). God's deliverance at the Red Sea definitively ended Egypt's power over Israel. For later generations, this became the paradigm for all divine redemption—God defeats enemies and rescues His people from hostile powers.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does understanding salvation as rescue from enemies affect our view of the gospel?
  2. What spiritual enemies do believers need redemption from (beyond personal sin)?
  3. In what ways does Christ serve as our kinsman-redeemer (<em>goel</em>)?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
וַֽ֭יּוֹשִׁיעֵם1 of 6

And he saved

H3467

properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e., (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor

מִיַּ֥ד2 of 6

them from the hand

H3027

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

שׂוֹנֵ֑א3 of 6

of him that hated

H8130

to hate (personally)

וַ֝יִּגְאָלֵ֗ם4 of 6

them and redeemed

H1350

to redeem (according to the middle eastern law of kinship), i.e., to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his wido

מִיַּ֥ד5 of 6

them from the hand

H3027

a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v

אוֹיֵֽב׃6 of 6

of the enemy

H341

hating; an adversary


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Psalms. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Psalms 106:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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