Psalms 25:22 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Redeem Israel, O God - concluding summary. David's cause was the cause of "Israel," and is the cause of the whole Church. As her representative, he gives an inspired directory as to the spirit and the words to be used by believers when they pray in trouble. "Redeem" - i:e., ransom, deliver by paying a price ( pªdeeh (H6299): apolutroun). There can be no redemption for all Israel until "there shall come out of Zion the Deliverer," who "shall turn sway ungodliness from Jacob" (Isaiah 59:20). Note that Yahweh (H3068) is the title of God throughout the psalm: 'Elohiym (H430) is the title in this last verse. Thus it is marked that Yahweh

(H3068), the God of the covenant, is also 'Elohiym (H430), the Mighty Creator and Preserver, who is able, as He willing, to keep His promises, and to "redeem" His people.

Psalms 25:22

22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.