Psalms 105:43
And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:
Original Language Analysis
וַיּוֹצִ֣א
And he brought forth
H3318
וַיּוֹצִ֣א
And he brought forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
1 of 6
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
עַמּ֣וֹ
his people
H5971
עַמּ֣וֹ
his people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
2 of 6
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
בְּ֝רִנָּ֗ה
with gladness
H7440
בְּ֝רִנָּ֗ה
with gladness
Strong's:
H7440
Word #:
4 of 6
properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e., shout (of joy or grief)
Cross References
Isaiah 35:10And the ransomed of the LORD shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.Acts 7:36He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.Acts 13:17The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.Isaiah 55:12For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Historical Context
Israel's journey began not in sorrow but in triumph. They left Egypt as a conquering army plundering the defeated foe. The Song of the Sea (Exodus 15) expresses this exultant joy after crossing the Red Sea. This joy contrasted sharply with their earlier groaning under bondage (Exodus 2:23-24), demonstrating God's power to transform mourning into dancing (Psalm 30:11).
Questions for Reflection
- How should the joy of redemption characterize the Christian life and worship?
- What does God's choice ('his chosen') teach about the nature of election and grace?
- In what ways does the exodus joy prefigure resurrection joy and eternal celebration?
Analysis & Commentary
This verse describes the emotional character of the exodus. 'With joy' and 'with gladness' emphasize the celebration of redemption. The Hebrew sason (שָׂשׂוֹן, 'joy') and rinnah (רִנָּה, 'gladness/singing') suggest exuberant, vocal celebration. 'His people' and 'his chosen' are covenant terms emphasizing God's electing love (Deuteronomy 7:6-8). Though Israel left as former slaves, they departed as God's treasured possession. This joyful exodus prefigures the greater joy of redemption in Christ, when sinners are delivered from slavery to sin. The joy of salvation should characterize God's redeemed people (Philippians 4:4; 1 Peter 1:8).