What is the meaning of Psalm 72:14? He will redeem them Psalm 72 presents an ideal, righteous King whose reign points beyond Solomon to the promised Messiah. “He will redeem” announces certain rescue, not wishful thinking. Scripture repeatedly portrays the Lord as the Kinsman-Redeemer who steps into real history to buy back His people: • Psalm 103:4 – “who redeems your life from the pit.” • Isaiah 35:10 – “The redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing.” • Luke 1:68 – “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people.” The promise covers body and soul. Redemption embraces forgiveness of sin (Ephesians 1:7) and tangible deliverance from every enemy (Colossians 1:13). The King’s authority guarantees both. from oppression and violence God’s people often face harsh rulers, economic injustice, and physical danger. The verse singles out “oppression and violence” to stress that no form of tyranny intimidates the Redeemer. Consider: • Psalm 9:9 – “The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed.” • Psalm 72:4 (earlier in this psalm) – “May he vindicate the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor.” • Acts 10:38 – Jesus “went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil.” Whether the threat arises from corrupt governments, criminal aggression, or satanic forces, the King intervenes. His rule is protective, not merely symbolic. for their blood is precious The motivation behind the rescue is the immense value God places on each life: • Psalm 116:15 – “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” • Genesis 9:6 – Life is so sacred that shedding blood demands accountability. • Matthew 10:31 – “You are worth more than many sparrows.” Because life is precious, the Redeemer will not tolerate lasting harm to His people. He treats their blood as priceless, insisting that injustice be answered and wrongs be righted (Revelation 6:10). in his sight Everything unfolds before the all-seeing eyes of the King. Nothing escapes His notice: • Psalm 33:13-15 – The LORD observes all who dwell on the earth. • 2 Chronicles 16:9 – “The eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him.” • Hebrews 4:13 – “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight.” His vision is personal and compassionate, ensuring that the oppressed are neither forgotten nor overlooked. summary • The righteous King personally guarantees redemption. • He targets oppression and violence, breaking their grip on His people. • He acts because every believer’s life is priceless to Him. • His vigilant eyes oversee the whole process, assuring that no injustice slips by. Psalm 72:14 therefore offers unshakable hope: the Messiah actively rescues, fiercely values, and constantly watches over those who belong to Him. |
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