Psalms 105:37-38
Then he brought out Israel with silver and gold, and there was none among his tribes who stumbled. Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them had fallen upon it.
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It wasn't just that they were freed; they marched out like a victorious army, laden with spoils from their oppressors. The phrase "none who stumbled" isn't about physical perfection, but about God equipping them with strength for the journey, so that not one was unfit for the march, a testament to His powerful deliverance.
This psalm is recounting God's faithfulness to Israel, recalling their triumphant exodus from Egypt. Following the account of God's plagues and mighty acts, this verse highlights the incredible wealth Israel departed with, essentially spoils from their oppressors, and their remarkable physical strength for the journey ahead. This sets the stage for the psalm's broader theme of God's providential care and protection as He leads His people through the wilderness and into the promised land.
Imagine leaving Egypt, not empty-handed, but with riches! The Exodus wasn't just liberation; it was also a divine redistribution of wealth.
The verse highlights that Israel left Egypt 'with silver and gold.' This wasn't just random luck; it was God's provision and a form of compensation for their centuries of forced labor. The Egyptians, eager to see them go, gladly gave them these valuables (Exodus 12:35-36). This act shows God's justice, turning the oppressive system into a source of blessing for His people. It’s a powerful reminder that God can redeem and repurpose even the darkest circumstances for His glory and the good of His chosen people.
The journey from Egypt was long and arduous. How could an entire nation, fresh from bondage, march without a single person faltering?
The phrase 'there was none among his tribes who stumbled' is remarkable. It doesn't mean there were literally no weak or sick individuals. Rather, it paints a picture of collective divine strength and capability. Even those who might normally be prone to stumble – the elderly, the infirm, the very young – were miraculously strengthened for the journey. This isn't just about physical endurance; it's about God's power enabling His people to overcome obstacles they could never conquer on their own. They marched out like a formidable army, unhindered and secure, a testament to God's protective care.
Understand the original words
Yisra'el · Hebrew Noun
The name given to Jacob by God, representing the covenant people chosen to be God's possession. It signifies those who are in relationship with Yahweh and are the recipients of His redemptive acts.
pachad · Hebrew Noun
In the Bible, this often describes a feeling of reverential awe or overwhelming fear caused by the presence, power, or judgment of God. When applied to nations regarding God's people, it denotes the terror of confronting a people divinely protected.
This psalm highlights the triumphant nature of the Exodus, portraying Israel not as refugees but as a victorious host marching out with riches and strength, underscoring God's powerful deliverance and provision.
c. 1446 BC— this verse
The Exodus from Egypt
God miraculously delivers the Israelites from over 400 years of slavery in Egypt, leading them out with great wealth and without any among them being too weak to travel.
c. 1446 BC
Israelite Departure with Spoils
The Egyptians, now terrified by God's plagues, urge the Israelites to leave and give them silver, gold, and other valuable items as they depart, essentially paying them for their years of forced labor.
c. 1446 BC
The Wilderness Journey Begins
The Israelites, numbering in the hundreds of thousands, begin their journey from Egypt towards the Promised Land, a challenging trek through the Sinai wilderness.
c. 1446 BC - 1406 BC
Forty Years in the Wilderness
The Israelites wander in the desert for 40 years due to their disobedience, during which God miraculously provides for them through manna, water from a rock, and His protective presence.
This passage directly details the Israelites 'borrowing' silver and gold from the Egyptians, which is the historical event underpinning the psalm's statement about bringing them out with riches.
Isaiah 5:27This verse uses similar imagery of unimpeded travel ('none shall be weary or stumble') to describe future judgment and restoration, mirroring the strength and capability of Israel during the Exodus as depicted in the psalm.
Hebrews 11:28This New Testament passage highlights that by faith, Moses 'kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood,' emphasizing the divine protection and strength God provided even in the midst of a potentially perilous departure, which aligns with the idea of no one stumbling.
Psalm 78:52This psalm recounts God's guidance of Israel, stating 'he led his people like sheep and guided them through the wilderness,' which echoes the sense of divine care and provision that would ensure their safe and strong journey out of Egypt.
pulpitPsalms 105:37: "He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes."
Verse 37. - He brought them forth also with silver and gold (Exodus 12:35, 36; comp. 3:21, 22). And there was not one feeble person among their tribes; literally, there was not one that stumbled among their tribes, or among his tribes. Probably there were many feeble persons, who were carried on beasts of burden, or in carts, or by their friends. But all those who walked had…
ellicottPsalms 105:37: "He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes."
(37) Feeble person. —Literally, stumbling. (Comp. Isaiah 5:27 : “None shall be weary or stumble among them,” i.e., none unfit for the march and military duty.)
It wasn't just that they were freed; they marched out like a victorious army, laden with spoils from their oppressors. The phrase "none who stumbled" isn't about physical perfection, but about God equipping them with strength for the journey, so that not one was unfit for the march, a testament to His powerful deliverance.
This psalm is recounting God's faithfulness to Israel, recalling their triumphant exodus from Egypt. Following the account of God's plagues and mighty acts, this verse highlights the incredible wealth Israel departed with, essentially spoils from their oppressors, and their remarkable physical strength for the journey ahead. This sets the stage for the psalm's broader theme of God's providential care and protection as He leads His people through the wilderness and into the promised land.
This psalm is recounting God's faithfulness to Israel, recalling their triumphant exodus from Egypt. Following the account of God's plagues and mighty acts, this verse highlights the incredible wealth Israel departed with, essentially spoils from their oppressors, and their remarkable physical strength for the journey ahead. This sets the stage for the psalm's broader theme of God's providential care and protection as He leads His people through the wilderness and into the promised land.
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"Then he brought out Israel with silver and gold, and there was none among his tribes who stumbled. Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them had fallen upon it." — It wasn't just that they were freed; they marched out like a victorious army, laden with spoils from their oppressors. The phrase "none who stumbled" isn't about physical perfection, but about God eq…
