Psalms 136:11

11 He brought the people of Israel out of Egypt. "His faithful love continues forever."

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 He made the moon and stars to rule over the night. "His faithful love continues forever."
10 Give thanks to the One who killed the oldest son of each family in Egypt. "His faithful love continues forever."
11 He brought the people of Israel out of Egypt. "His faithful love continues forever."
12 He did it by reaching out his mighty hand and powerful arm. "His faithful love continues forever."
13 Give thanks to the One who parted the Red Sea. "His faithful love continues forever."
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