Psalms 25:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalm concludes with a prayer for God to rescue His people from all their afflictions.
The Context of Psalms 25:22
Closing prayer extending the psalmist's petition to all of Israel.
What Does Psalms 25:22 Mean?
The perspective shifts from individual petition (verses 1-21) to communal prayer. Redeem here means to buy back, to restore to freedom and wholeness. This final verse echoes the Exodus tradition: God's great act of redemption. The psalmist now prays that God will extend the same deliverance to Israel that He gave in Egypt.
To be redeemed out of all troubles does not mean the absence of hardship but liberation from slavery to it. The singular 'Israel' emphasizes the people as one body, bound together by covenant. The psalm ends where it began—with lifting up the soul to the Lord—but now on behalf of the entire community of faith.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 25:22
What does Psalms 25:22 mean?
The psalm concludes with a prayer for God to rescue His people from all their afflictions.
What is the context of Psalms 25:22?
Closing prayer extending the psalmist's petition to all of Israel.