King James Version

What Does Psalms 25:22 Mean?

Psalms 25:22 in the King James Version says “Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. — study this verse from Psalms chapter 25 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Psalms 25:22 · KJV


Context

20

O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

21

Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

22

Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
The psalm concludes with a corporate prayer: 'Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.' This expands from individual petition to national intercession. 'Redeem' (padah) means to purchase or ransom. The prayer acknowledges that Israel's troubles require divine intervention—only God can deliver from 'all' troubles. Reformed theology sees the church here: God's people corporately cry for redemption that only divine grace provides. Individual and corporate prayers interweave throughout Scripture.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Israel's history consisted of repeated cycles of trouble and deliverance. Exile, oppression, drought, plague—all required divine redemption. This verse became a perpetual prayer through centuries of dispersion and persecution.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does your personal prayer life include intercession for the church corporately?
  2. From what 'troubles' does the church today need divine redemption?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 6 words
פְּדֵ֣ה1 of 6

Redeem

H6299

to sever, i.e., ransom; generally to release, preserve

אֱ֭לֹהִים2 of 6

O God

H430

gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of

אֶת3 of 6
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל4 of 6

Israel

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

מִ֝כֹּ֗ל5 of 6
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

צָֽרוֹתָיו׃6 of 6

out of all his troubles

H6869

transitively, a female rival


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 25:22 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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