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PSALMS 105:17 — KING JAMES VERSION 0
Ps 105:16Ps 105:18
He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:
But he had sent a man ahead of them, Joseph, sold into slavery.

Church Fathers on Psalms 105:17

1. This Psalm is the first of those to which is prefixed the word Allelujah; the meaning of which word, or rather two words, is, Praise the Lord. For this reason he begins with praises: “O confess unto the Lord, and call upon His Name” Psalm 104:1; for this confession is to be understood as praise, just as these words of our Lord, “I confess to You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth.” Matthew 11:25 For after commencing with praise, calling upon God is wont to follow,…

Augustine · 4th century · Exposition on Psalm 105 (excerpt)
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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