(6) Solitary . . .--This might refer to the childless (comp. Psalm 113:9), but it is better, in connection with the next clause, to think of the exiles scattered and dispersed, and who are by the Divine arm brought home. Show With chains.--The Hebrew word is peculiar to this passage, and is derived by the Rabbis from a root meaning to bind. Modern scholars give "to prosper" as the meaning of the root, and render, he bringeth the captives into prosperity. But.--Literally, only. Rebellious.--As in Psalm 66:7; stubborn, refractory. In a dry land.--Or, desert. It is natural, remembering the connection between the imagery of Psalm 68:4 and parts of the great prophet of the Return, to refer its expressions to those who were left behind in Babylon when the restoration took place. . . . Verse 6. - God setteth the solitary in families; or, in a home; i.e. gives "solitary ones" - outcasts, wanderers - a home to dwell in. The reference is to the settlement of the nomadic Israelites in Canaan. He bringeth out those which are bound (see Psalm 146:7, "The Lord looseth the prisoners;" and compare the many references to the "bondage" of Israel in Egypt). The Exodus is glanced at, but not exclusively. God "brings men out" from the tyranny of worldly oppressors, of ghostly enemies, and of their own lusts and sins. With chains; rather, into prosperity (Hengstenberg, Kay, Cheyne, Revised Version). But the rebellious dwell in a dry land. Rebels against God are not "brought out." They are left to dwell in the "dry land" of their own impenitence and self-will (comp. Numbers 14:29-35). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners {out} to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched [land]. Jump to Previous Bound Causing Chains Dry Dwell Families Free Friends Gives Home House Lonely Makes Maketh Parched Prisoners Prosperity Puts Rebellious Sets Singing Solitary Sun-Scorched Turned Jump to Next Bound Causing Chains Dry Dwell Families Free Friends Gives Home House Lonely Makes Maketh Parched Prisoners Prosperity Puts Rebellious Sets Singing Solitary Sun-Scorched Turned Links Psalm 68:6 NIV What does it mean when the Bible says God sets the lonely in families?When trouble comes, we can quickly isolate ourselves, but there needs to be an invitation to go deep and connect. God sets the lonely in families. We need others who will tag along and pray with us.
What does the Bible say about solitary?Proverbs 18:1 – A man who isolates himself seeks his own desires; he rages against all wise judgment. Some people live alone because friends and families have abandoned them. Psalm 27:10 is for them.
What does the Bible say about families?"Honor your father and mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." "A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity." "Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children." "Honor your father and mother."
What does the Bible say about peace in the home?Luke 10:5 “Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house! '”
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God puts the lonely in families KJV
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