Psalms 136:11

11 (135-11) Who brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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 (135-9) The moon and the stars to rule the night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10 (135-10) Who smote Egypt with their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever.
11 (135-11) Who brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever.
12 (135-12) With a mighty hand and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13 (135-13) Who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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