Psalms 126:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The joy of deliverance overflowed in laughter and song, and even foreign nations witnessed God's mighty works.
The Context of Psalms 126:2
The psalmist describes the community's joyful response to restoration and its effect on neighboring nations.
What Does Psalms 126:2 Mean?
The reversal of captivity prompted an outward explosion of joy—laughter and singing filled the mouths of the redeemed. This exuberant response was so visible and undeniable that even the nations surrounding Zion recognized it as evidence of God's greatness and intervention.
The restored people's celebration became a testimony. Their gladness was not private but a public proclamation of God's power, so remarkable that outsiders could not deny the Lord had done something extraordinary for them.
Psalms 126:2 in the Original Language
heathen (גּוֹיִם goyim) — 'nations' — often in the OT refers to peoples outside Israel, here witnessing and acknowledging God's work.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 126:2
What does Psalms 126:2 mean?
The joy of deliverance overflowed in laughter and song, and even foreign nations witnessed God's mighty works.
What is the context of Psalms 126:2?
The psalmist describes the community's joyful response to restoration and its effect on neighboring nations.