Psalms 107:2

Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy;

Psalms 107:2 (KJV)

Context

Psalm 107 is a song of thanksgiving. It shows God’s steadfast love through many kinds of rescue. The psalm gathers people who were lost, prisoners, the sick, and sailors in storms. Each group cried to the Lord, and He saved them. Verse 2 stands near the beginning as a call for all who have been delivered to speak openly.

Meaning

“Let the redeemed of the LORD say so” is a direct command. The word “redeemed” means bought back or rescued from bondage. In this verse, it refers to people whom God has freed from danger, slavery, or oppression. The call to “say so” means to testify. It is not a quiet feeling but a public declaration of what God has done.

“Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy” names the enemy as the source of bondage. The enemy may be a foreign power, illness, sin, or spiritual opposition. The verse does not limit redemption to one event. It includes Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and Babylon, but it also reaches every person whom God rescues from any kind of captivity. The redemption is proof of God’s goodness and mercy.

Biblical connections

The same word for redemption appears in Exodus 15:13, where Moses sings that God led the people He redeemed. That song celebrates a specific rescue. Psalm 107:2 widens the call to every generation. The redeemed are not only those who crossed the Red Sea; they are all who have experienced God’s saving power.

Application

This verse calls us to gratitude. When we remember that God has freed us from sin and its consequences, our natural response is thankfulness. We should not keep that thankfulness private.

Sharing our testimony is also part of obedience. Our stories of God’s deliverance can encourage others who are still struggling. They show that God is faithful and able to save.

When we face opposition or spiritual battles, we can trust that God is our deliverer. He has redeemed us once, and He remains able to rescue us again. The command to “say so” is both a privilege and a responsibility.

Reflection

Have we experienced God’s redemption? If so, have we spoken of it? This verse invites us to remember our own rescue and to declare it clearly. Our testimony is not about our own strength but about God’s mercy. It gives glory to Him and hope to others.