Psalms 105:20

Psalms 105:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.
• New International Version (NIV)The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples set him free.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The king sent and released him; the ruler of the peoples set him free;
• New King James Version (NKJV)The king sent and released him, The ruler of the people let him go free.

Context of Psalms 105:20

18In Egypt the chains on his feet hurt him. He had a heavy piece of iron round his neck. 19He remained a slave until what he said would happen really happened. Then the Lord showed that Joseph was right. The powerful king of Egypt sent someone to let Joseph go free out of prison. 21The king made Joseph master of his palace. Joseph took care of everything that belonged to the king. 22The king gave him authority over his officers. He could teach the king's leaders, so that they would know what to do.

Psalms 105:20 word by word

שָׁ֣לַח מֶ֭לֶךְ וַיַּתִּירֵ֑הוּ מֹשֵׁ֥ל עַ֝מִּ֗ים וַֽיְפַתְּחֵֽהוּ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The kingמֶ֫לֶךְmelek · kingH4428
• sentשָׁלַחshâlach · to send: departH7971
• and loosedנָתַרnâthar · to freeH5425
• the rulerמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• of the peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971
• and let him go freeפָּתַחpâthach · to openH6605

Cross-references for Psalms 105:20

• Genesis 41:14So Pharaoh called Joseph to come to him. They quickly brought Joseph from the prison. Joseph washed himself and he cut his beard from his face. He put on clean clothes. Then he went and he stood in front of Pharaoh.

Commentaries on Psalms 105:20

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20The king sent and loosed him - Released him from prison. Genesis 41:14. The object was that he might interpret the dreams of Pharaoh. The ruler of the people, and let him go free - Hebrew, “peoples,” in the plural - referring either to the fact that there were “many” people in the land, or that Pharaoh ruled over tributary nations as well as over the Egyptians.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-23Verses 8-23 Let us remember the Redeemer's marvellous works, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth. Though true Christians are few number, strangers and pilgrims upon earth, yet a far better inheritance than Canaan is made sure to them by the covenant of God; and if we have the anointing of the Holy Spirit, none can do us any harm. Afflictions are among our mercies. They prove our faith and love, they humble our pride, they wean us from the world…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 16-22These verses tell the story of Joseph (see Genesis 37–41).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 17-2117-21. Joseph was sent of God (Ge 45:5).Read the comment

Topics related to Psalms 105:20

• Joseph
• Predestination
• Thankfulness

In the dictionaries

• Break
• Covering
• Glory
• Governor
• Hurt
• Iron
• David
• Hallel
• Jacob (1)
• Plagues of Egypt

Commentaries on Psalms 105

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• The Treasury of David
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings