Psalm 107:16

16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron asunder.

Psalm 107:16 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 107:16

For he hath broken the gates of brass
The prison doors made of brass, as sometimes of iron, for the security of the prisoners; see ( Acts 12:10 ) . And cut the bars of iron in sunder; with which they were barred and secured. Hyperbolical phrases these, as Kimchi, expressing how exceeding strong the prison doors were, and the impossibility of an escape out of them, unless the Lord had delivered them; but when he works, none can let; all obstructions are easily removed by him; which is the sense of the words, see ( Isaiah 45:2 ) . Vitringa, on ( Revelation 12:2 ) , interprets this of the subjection of the Roman emperors to the faith and obedience of Christ.

Psalm 107:16 In-Context

14 He brought them out of darkness and the shades of death, and broke their bands asunder.

15 Oh that [men] would praise the LORD [for] his goodness, and [for] his wonderful works to the children of men!

16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron asunder.

17 Fools, because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted.

18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of food; and they draw near to the gates of death.