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Psalms 72:14
He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist prays for the Davidic king, envisioning his reign as a period of divine rescue for the vulnerable. This prayer sits within a royal psalm that outlines the ideal monarch's justice and enduring rule.
The words — יִגְאַל (yig'al) means "he will redeem," and דָּמָם (damam) means "blood." The text states that the king will deliver the oppressed and that their blood holds high value in God's sight.
The thread — The valuation of blood and divine rescue appears in Psalm 116:15, which marks the preciousness of the saints' death, and Luke 1:68, where God's visitation accomplishes redemption for His people.
Why it lands — The text asserts that human life carries inherent weight before God and requires active intervention against oppression. It demands that the reader reject violence and align with divine justice rather than tolerate it.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
Cross-references
- Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.
- Luke 1:68 “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,
- Revelation 19:2 For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
- 2 Samuel 4:9 But David answered Rechab and his brother Baanah, the sons of Rimmon the Beerothite, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress,
- Psalms 69:18 Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.
- Psalms 130:8 And He will redeem Israel from all iniquity.
- Revelation 17:6 I could see that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and witnesses for Jesus. And I was utterly amazed at the sight of her.
- Genesis 48:16 the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”
- 1 Samuel 26:21 Then Saul replied, “I have sinned. Come back, David my son. I will never harm you again, because today you considered my life precious. I have played the fool and have committed a grave error!”