Psalms 136:11

11 And rescued Israel from Egypt's oppression, His love never quits.

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 Moon and stars as guardians of the night, His love never quits.
10 The God who struck down the Egyptian firstborn, His love never quits.
11 And rescued Israel from Egypt's oppression, His love never quits.
12 Took Israel in hand with his powerful hand, His love never quits.
13 Split the Red Sea right in half, His love never quits.
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