Psalms 136:11

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 136:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
Psalms 136:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 136

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And brought out Israel from among them, etc.] 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, (<020223>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,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And brought Israel out from among them - From the land of Egypt. By all the wonders manifested in their deliverance, and in conducting them out of the land so that they should escape from their pursuers. For his mercy ... - His mercy in this respect was to be measured by all that there was of power in conducting them forth in safety, and by the results of it. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“brought out: Psa 78:52, Psa 105:37; Exo 12:51, Exo 13:3, Exo 13:17; Sa1 12:6-8 Psalms 136:12”
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