Psalms 136:24

24 and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever.

Psalms 136:24 in Other Translations

KJV
24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
ESV
24 and rescued us from our foes, for his steadfast love endures forever;
NLT
24 He saved us from our enemies. His faithful love endures forever.
MSG
24 Rescued us from the trampling boot, His love never quits.
CSB
24 and rescued us from our foes. His love is eternal.

Psalms 136:24 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:24

And hath redeemed us from our enemies
Temporal enemies, tyrants, and oppressors: and spiritual ones, sin, Satan, the world, the law, death, and hell;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
as is clearly seen in redemption by Jesus Christ, where mercy and truth have met together; and which is a distinguishing mercy to the sons of men, not granted to angels.

Psalms 136:24 In-Context

22 an inheritance to his servant Israel. His love endures forever.
23 He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever.
24 and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever.
25 He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Joshua 10:14; S Nehemiah 9:28
  • 2. S Deuteronomy 6:19; Psalms 107:2
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