Psalms 130:7
Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
Original Language Analysis
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Let Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֗ל
Let Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
2 of 11
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
יְהוָ֥ה
for with the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
for with the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 11
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
6 of 11
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
יְהוָ֥ה
for with the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֥ה
for with the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 11
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
הַחֶ֑סֶד
there is mercy
H2617
הַחֶ֑סֶד
there is mercy
Strong's:
H2617
Word #:
8 of 11
kindness; by implication (towards god) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
וְהַרְבֵּ֖ה
and with him is plenteous
H7235
וְהַרְבֵּ֖ה
and with him is plenteous
Strong's:
H7235
Word #:
9 of 11
to increase (in whatever respect)
Cross References
Psalms 40:3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.Revelation 5:9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;Psalms 86:15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.Psalms 86:5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.Psalms 131:3Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever.Romans 8:24For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon.Hebrews 10:35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.Psalms 131:1LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.Psalms 130:4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
Historical Context
The call for Israel to hope in the LORD reflects corporate identity and mutual encouragement. God's mercy and redemption were demonstrated repeatedly in Israel's history - exodus, return from exile, preservation through threats. The pattern of personal testimony leading to corporate exhortation appears throughout psalms, strengthening communal faith.
Questions for Reflection
- How does personal experience of God's forgiveness (vv. 1-6) lead to encouraging others (v. 7)?
- What is the relationship between God's 'mercy' and His 'plenteous redemption'?
- Why is redemption described as 'plenteous' rather than merely adequate?
- How does covenant love (chesed) provide foundation for confident hope?
- In what ways should individual believers' testimonies encourage corporate church faith?
Analysis & Commentary
Personal testimony becomes corporate exhortation: 'Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.' The shift from personal (vv. 1-6) to corporate ('Israel') demonstrates that individual experience should encourage communal faith. The command 'let Israel hope' makes confident expectation a duty for all God's people. The word 'hope' (yachal) reappears from verse 5. The basis for hope is twofold: 'with the LORD there is mercy' and 'with him is plenteous redemption.' 'Mercy' (Hebrew 'chesed') is covenant love, loyal devotion, steadfast kindness - God's reliable character. 'Plenteous redemption' (Hebrew 'harbeh pedut') emphasizes abundant, full, complete deliverance. God doesn't redemption sparingly or partially. 'Redemption' (pedut) means ransom, deliverance, freedom - often involving price paid. This verse assures that God's resources are infinite - His mercy and redemption never run out.