Psalm 136:11

11 He brought Israel out from among them-- because his mercy endures forever.

Psalm 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.

Psalm 136:11 In-Context

9 the moon and stars to rule the night-- because his mercy endures forever.

10 Give thanks to the one who killed the firstborn males in Egypt-- because his mercy endures forever.

11 He brought Israel out from among them-- because his mercy endures forever.

12 with a mighty hand and a powerful arm-- because his mercy endures forever.

13 Give thanks to the one who divided the Red Sea-- because his mercy endures forever.