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Oh that the salvation of Israel [were come] out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, [and] Israel shall be glad.
Psalms 14:7 — KJV
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Psalms 14:7
King James Version (KJV)
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Commentary
Commentary on Psalms 14:7
Theological / DevotionalZion. See on Ps. 2:6. Zion is frequently spoken of as the dwelling of God, from which He rules as sovereign of the world.
Bringeth back the captivity. This phrase does not necessarily refer to a specific literal captivity. The Hebrews were often in a state of exile (see Judges), and this language came to be the common method of expressing a restoration from a condition of oppression or a low state of religious values (see Job 42:10; Eze. 16:53; Hosea 6:11; Amos 9:14).
Jacob. This name is frequently combined with “Israel” (see Ps. 78:21, 71; 105:23). “Jacob” is another name for the Hebrew people, occurring throughout the OT (see Isa. 2:3; Amos 7:2). On “Israel,” see on Gen. 32:28. Beginning with a picture of universal godlessness, the psalm closes with a protestation of hope in ultimate salvation for Israel.
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