King James Version
Psalms 106:44 in the King James Version says “Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 106 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:”
Psalms 106:44 · KJV
Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection under their hand.
Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity. brought: or, impoverished, or, weakened
Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry:
And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multitude of his mercies.
He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Nevertheless he regarded”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“when he heard”
H8085to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“their cry”
H7440properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e., shout (of joy or grief)
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