Psalms 136:11

11 He led the people of Israel out of Egypt; 1 his love is eternal;

Psalms 136:11 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:11

And brought out Israel from among them
A wicked and idolatrous people, among whom they suffered great hardships; and this was done by means of God's judgments on them, and especially that before related; and was an instance of the mercy of God, as follows, for which thanks should be given;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
and this is a proof of it, bringing the children of Israel out of Egypt, the house of bondage; when they cried unto him by reason of it, and he sent them a Saviour to deliver them out of their distress, ( Exodus 2:23 ) ( 15:13 ) ( 20:1 ) ; an emblem of the grace and mercy of God, in delivering his people from a worse than Egyptian bondage; from the bondage of sin, Satan, the law, and through fear of death, into the glorious liberty of the children of God.

Psalms 136:11 In-Context

9 the moon and the stars to rule over the night; his love is eternal.
10 He killed the first-born sons of the Egyptians; his love is eternal.
11 He led the people of Israel out of Egypt; his love is eternal;
12 with his strong hand, his powerful arm; his love is eternal.
13 He divided the Red Sea; his love is eternal;

Cross References 1

  • 1. 136.11Exodus 12.51.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.