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

18They hurt his feet with shackles, and cut into his neck with an iron collar. 19The Lord’s promise tested him through fiery trials until his prediction came true. The king sent someone to release him. The ruler of nations set him free. 21He made Joseph the master of his palace and the ruler of all his possessions. 22Joseph trained the king’s officers the way he wanted and taught his respected leaders wisdom.

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 41:14Then Pharaoh sent for Joseph, and immediately he was brought from the prison. After he had shaved and changed his clothes, he came 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

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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