Psalms 106:46

Psalms 106:46 Meaning and Explanation

He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.

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God caused the captors to show mercy toward Israel.

The Context of Psalms 106:46

God's merciful provision even in judgment: the exile was severe but not total destruction, and enemies showed mercy.

What Does Psalms 106:46 Mean?

Even in exile, God worked on behalf of His people. He softened the hearts of those who had captured and enslaved them, creating circumstances of pity and relative kindness.

This shows God's continued care even in the midst of judgment. The exile was not abandonment but discipline, and even during exile God provided mercies through the conscience of their captors.

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What does Psalms 106:46 mean?

God caused the captors to show mercy toward Israel.

What is the context of Psalms 106:46?

God's merciful provision even in judgment: the exile was severe but not total destruction, and enemies showed mercy.

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