The Power of Gratitude & Redemption
🗓️ MONDAY — Psalm 107:1-3
Theme: The Power of Gratitude & Redemption
Scripture: "Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever..." (v.1)
Morning Focus:
What does it mean to be redeemed by the Lord?
Why does the psalmist encourage us to “say so”?
Daily Assignment:
🎯 Word Lookup: Find the original Hebrew word for redeemed and share what it reveals.
🗺️ Location Lookup: Where is the “north, south, east, and west” referring to in biblical geography?
🧠 Memory Verse Suggestion: Psalm 107:2
✍️ Prayer Journal Prompt: Write about a time God redeemed you from something — what did it feel like?
MEMORY VERSE
“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,”
Breakdown of The Text In Hebrew
Psalm 107:1 (NKJV)
"Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever."
Hebrew Text (with transliteration, Strong’s, and meaning)
1. הוֹדוּ לַיהוָה כִּי־טוֹב
Transliteration: Hôdû laYHWH kî-tôv
Strong’s:
H3034 – yadah – to give thanks, praise
H3068 – YHWH – the LORD
H3588 – kî – for, because
H2896 – ṭôv – good, pleasant
Meaning: "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good"
2. כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ
Transliteration: kî le‘olâm ḥasdô
Strong’s:
H3588 – kî – for, because
H5769 – ‘ôlâm – forever, eternal
H2617 – ḥesed – lovingkindness, mercy
H2617 (suffix) – ḥasdô – His mercy
Meaning: "for His mercy endures forever"
Psalm 107:2 (NKJV)
"Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy,"
Hebrew Text (with transliteration, Strong’s, and meaning)
1. יֹאמְרוּ גְּאוּלֵי יְהוָה
Transliteration: yōmerû ge’ûlê YHWH
Strong’s:
H559 – ’āmar – to say
H1350 – gā’al – to redeem
H3068 – YHWH – the LORD
Meaning: "Let the redeemed of the LORD say so"
2. אֲשֶׁר גְּאָלָם מִיַּד צָר
Transliteration: ’ăsher ge’ālām miyyad tsār
Strong’s:
H834 – ’ăsher – who, whom
H1350 – gā’al – to redeem (again, root word)
H3027 – yad – hand
H6862 – tsār – adversary, enemy
Meaning: "whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy"
Psalm 107:3 (NKJV)
"And gathered out of the lands, From the east and from the west, From the north and from the south."
Hebrew Text (with transliteration, Strong’s, and meaning)
1. וּמֵאֲרָצוֹת קִבְּצָם
Transliteration: ûmē’ărāṣôt qibṣām
Strong’s:
H776 – ’erets – land, earth (plural: ’ărāṣôt)
H6908 – qābaṣ – to gather
Meaning: "and gathered them out of the lands"
2. מִמִּזְרָח וּמִמַּעֲרָב
Transliteration: mimmizrāḥ ûmimmā‘ărāv
Strong’s:
H4217 – mizrāḥ – east, sunrise
H4628 – ma‘ărāv – west
Meaning: "from the east and from the west"
3. מִצָּפוֹן וּמִיָּם
Transliteration: miṣṣāfôn ûmiyyām
Strong’s:
H6828 – ṣāfôn – north
H3220 – yām – sea (often used to refer to the west or south-west depending on orientation, or general ‘sea regions’)
Meaning: "from the north and from the sea (or south)"
Note: Some translations interpret "yam" (sea) here as “south” due to poetic parallels and directional symmetry, especially in ancient Hebrew literature.
Keyword : REEDEMER - “GO’EL” (Hebrew)
“A REEDEMER in the biblical context is someone who rescues, delivers, or buys back something or someone that has been lost, sold, or enslaved—often at a cost. The Hebrew word for redeemer, גֹּאֵל (go’el), comes from the root H1350 (ga’al) and carries deep relational and covenantal meaning.”
🛡️ Biblical Definition of a Redeemer:
A redeemer (go'el) is:
A Kinsman-Redeemer – A close male relative who had the legal right and duty to:
Buy back property lost due to poverty (Leviticus 25:25)
Redeem a relative sold into slavery (Leviticus 25:47-49)
Marry a widow to preserve the family line (Deuteronomy 25:5-10; Ruth 4)
Avenge the wrongful death of a relative (Numbers 35:19)
A Deliverer – Someone who rescues from bondage, danger, or oppression (Exodus 6:6).
God as the Ultimate Redeemer – In a spiritual sense, God is often called “Redeemer” because He rescues His people from sin, exile, oppression, and death (Isaiah 43:1, Job 19:25, Psalm 103:4).
📜 Examples of a Redeemer in Scripture:
Boaz in Ruth 4 – Boaz acts as Ruth’s go’el by marrying her and redeeming Naomi’s land.
God in Isaiah 44:22 – “Return to Me, for I have redeemed you.”
Job 19:25 – “I know that my Redeemer lives…” (Job is referring prophetically to God or a future deliverer).
✝️ In the New Testament:
Jesus is seen as the fulfillment of the Redeemer:
He pays the price for our sins with His blood (1 Peter 1:18–19).
He restores our relationship with God.
He rescues us from spiritual slavery (Galatians 3:13).
🔑 Summary:
A redeemer is someone who:
Has the right to redeem (related by blood or covenant).
Has the power and willingness to redeem.
Pays a cost to restore what was lost.
💡 In Christ, we see the perfect Redeemer—our eternal Go'el.
Occurrences of the word GA’AL (Redeemer) in the Old Testament:
Leviticus 25:25 – Discusses the redemption of property by a kinsman:
"If one of your fellow Israelites becomes poor and sells some of their property, their nearest relative is to come and redeem what they have sold."
Ruth 4:4 – Boaz speaks about redeeming Naomi's land:
"I thought I should bring the matter to your attention and suggest that you buy it in the presence of these seated here..."
Job 19:25 – Job expresses his faith:
"I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth."
Psalm 19:14 – A plea for acceptance:
"May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer."
Isaiah 44:22 – God's call to return:
"I have swept away your offenses like a cloud, your sins like the morning mist. Return to me, for I have redeemed you."
AFFIRMATIONS IN THE WORD ON REDEMPTION
Job 19:25 – "I know my Redeemer lives. He is eternal, and He will stand for me."
Isaiah 44:22 – "My sins are blotted out. I am redeemed. I return to God with confidence."
Psalm 103:4 – "God has redeemed me from destruction and crowned me with mercy and love."
Titus 2:14 – "I am redeemed from every past mistake. I am God's special, purified person."
Ephesians 1:7 – "Through Jesus’ blood, I am forgiven and redeemed. His grace is rich toward me."
Psalm 107:2 – "I am the redeemed of the Lord—and I say so! He has rescued me from every enemy."
Galatians 3:13 – "Christ redeemed me from every curse. I walk in His blessing and freedom."
Isaiah 41:14 – "I do not fear. My Redeemer helps me. The Holy One of Israel is on my side."
