Psalms 107:16
For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder.
Main message
Shattered bronze doors and cut iron bars portray decisive liberation.
Meaning in context
Psalm 107:10–16 · Prisoners brought from darkness into freedom — The scene moves from bondage and humiliation to release and public thanksgiving.
The imagery intensifies the claim that barriers too strong for the prisoners are not too strong for God.
Further teachings
No barrier is ultimate in the poem
Bronze and iron symbolize formidable confinement.
Cross References: Psalm 107:16.
Applications in daily life
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When circumstances feel immovable
Let the image support hope while pursuing concrete and lawful paths toward freedom.
Do not use the verse to justify breaking laws, attacking institutions, or violent escape.
Related Bible passages and resources
Common misreadings
The verse authorizes destructive or violent action against barriers we dislike.
The psalm attributes liberation to God; it gives no private mandate for violence or lawlessness.
How to Apply Psalms 107:16
Use Psalms 107:16 as a daily declaration. Speak it over your circumstances, inserting your name where relevant. Let its promise from Psalms anchor your perspective as you navigate decisions related to from Scripture, and share it with one person who might need it today.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Psalm 107:16 (en).
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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- Ugo Candido
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