The Pulpit Commentary on Psalms 107:2

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so. "The redeemed of the Lord" in this place are those whom the Lord has just delivered out of exile and captivity (comp. Isaiah 44:22-24; Isaiah 51:11; Jeremiah 31:11; Zechariah 10:8, etc.

). The writer calls on them to give voice to the thanksgiving of Psalms 107:1. Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy; i.e. of Babylon.

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