King James Version
What Does Psalms 146:7 Mean?
“Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:”
Context
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Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
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Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth truth for ever:
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Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:
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The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:
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The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(7) Comp. Psalm 103:6; Psalm 104:27; Psalm 107:9; Psalm 136:25; Isaiah 55:1.
Here follow five lines, each beginning with the Divine name, and each consisting of three words, the rhythm prominent in the book of Job.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
Psalms 146:7 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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