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Psalms 107:10–11

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Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;
Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:
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From verse 10

  1. Luke 1:79Rank 1 from verse 10
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    79To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

  2. Micah 7:8Rank 2 from verse 10
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    8¶ Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.

  3. Isaiah 42:7Rank 3 from verse 10
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    7To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

  4. Matthew 4:16Rank 4 from verse 10
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    16The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

  5. Romans 6:20–21Rank 5 from verse 10
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    20For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.

    21What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

From verse 11

  1. Psalms 106:43Rank 1 from verse 11
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    43Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and were brought low for their iniquity.

  2. Proverbs 1:25Rank 2 from verse 11
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    25But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:

  3. Psalms 78:40Rank 3 from verse 11
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    40How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert!

  4. Romans 1:28Rank 4 from verse 11
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    28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;

  5. 1 Samuel 2:5–8Rank 5 from verse 11
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    5They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.

    6The Lord killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.

    7The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

    8He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and he hath set the world upon them.

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Psalms 107:10

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

darkness

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Sense 1: Absence of light. Sense 2: Obscurity, ignorance, distress, or moral evil by figure.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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shadow

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1. A darkened shape or shade cast by intercepted light. 2. Shelter or protection. 3. A fleeting trace or likeness. 4. A preliminary outline, type, or representation of a fuller reality.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

bound

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1. Tied, fastened, wrapped, bandaged, joined, confined, or restrained, literally or figuratively. 2. Placed under a vow, law, duty, obligation, or determined course. 3. Directed or travelling toward a stated place. 4. A limit or boundary.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Psalms 107:11

COMBINED MEANING

rebelled

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Refused obedience, resisted authority, revolted, withdrew allegiance, or turned against the Lord, his words, or an appointed ruler.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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against

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Opposed to, contrary to, facing, toward, or in contact with; in some settings, exposed to or ready for a stated time.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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counsel

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1. A purpose, plan, design, or settled decision. 2. Advice, guidance, or direction. 3. Wisdom, judgment, or understanding for determining a course. 4. As a verb, to advise, direct, or recommend a course.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

most High

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A title of God as the supreme ruler, who rules in the kingdom of men and gives it to whomsoever he will.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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high

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Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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107:9For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

107:10Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;

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107:11Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of the most High:

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107:12Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.

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