Bible Strands
Psalms 25:22
Redeem Israel, O God, from all its distress.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist speaks directly to God, following a petition for personal preservation through integrity and uprightness (Psalms 25:21). The moment marks a transition from individual trust to a corporate plea for national deliverance.
The words — The Hebrew פְּדֵ֣ה (pe.Deh) literally means to redeem or rescue, while צָֽרוֹתָיו (Tza.ro.ta.v) translates to its troubles or distresses. These terms frame the verse as a direct command for God to act against collective suffering.
The thread — The motif of God redeeming Israel appears in Psalms 130:8, Psalms 14:7, and Psalms 51:18. Each reference locates national restoration and salvation exclusively in divine action.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to acknowledge that deliverance depends on God's intervention, not human merit. It demands a posture of waiting that extends personal faith into corporate dependence.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Cross-references
- Psalms 130:8 And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity.
- Psalms 14:7 Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores His captive people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad!
- Psalms 51:18 In Your good pleasure, cause Zion to prosper; build up the walls of Jerusalem.
- Psalms 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.