Psalms 77:15

15 You have by Your power 1redeemed Your people, The sons of Jacob and 2Joseph. Selah.

Psalms 77:15 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 77:15

Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people
The people of Israel out of Egypt, which was typical of the redemption of the Lord's people by Christ, the arm and power of God:

the sons of Jacob and Joseph.
Joseph is particularly mentioned for honour's sake, and because he was the means of supporting Jacob and his family in Egypt; and had special faith in their deliverance from thence; the Targum is,

``the sons whom Jacob begot, and Joseph nourished.''

Selah. (See Gill on Psalms 3:2).

Psalms 77:15 In-Context

13 Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God?
14 You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.
15 You have by Your power redeemed Your people, The sons of Jacob and Joseph. Selah.
16 The waters saw You, O God; The waters saw You, they were in anguish; The deeps also trembled.
17 The clouds poured out water; The skies gave forth a sound; Your arrows flashed here and there.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Exodus 6:6; Deuteronomy 9:29; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 78:42
  • 2. Psalms 80:1

Footnotes 1

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