King James Version
Psalms 107:7 in the King James Version says “And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 107 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.”
Psalms 107:7 · KJV
Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them.
Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.
And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.
Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“And he led them forth”
H1869to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
“way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
“to a city”
H5892a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
“of habitation”
H4186a seat; figuratively, a site; abstractly, a session; by extension an abode (the place or the time); by implication, population
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