Psalms 77:15

15 (76-16) With thy arm thou hast redeemed thy people the children of Jacob and of Joseph.

Psalms 77:15 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 77:15

Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people
The people of Israel out of Egypt, which was typical of the redemption of the Lord's people by Christ, the arm and power of God:

the sons of Jacob and Joseph.
Joseph is particularly mentioned for honour's sake, and because he was the means of supporting Jacob and his family in Egypt; and had special faith in their deliverance from thence; the Targum is,

``the sons whom Jacob begot, and Joseph nourished.''

Selah. (See Gill on Psalms 3:2).

Psalms 77:15 In-Context

13 (76-14) Thy way, O God, is in the holy place: who is the great God like our God?

14 (76-15) Thou art the God that dost wonders. Thou hast made thy power known among the nations:

15 (76-16) With thy arm thou hast redeemed thy people the children of Jacob and of Joseph.

16 (76-17) The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee: and they were afraid, and the depths were troubled.

17 (76-18) Great was the noise of the waters: the clouds sent out a sound. For thy arrows pass: