Psalms 136:13

“To him which divided the Red sea into parts, etc.] Into two parts, so that the waters of it stood as a wall on the right and left hand of the Israelites, as they passed through; this was done by means of a strong east wind, (<021421>Exodus 14:21,22). The Jews have a tradition, which Jarchi, Kimchi, and Arama, make mention of, that the sea was divided into twelve parts, according to the twelve tribes of Israel, and every tribe had a path by itself to walk in; but for this there is no foundation: however, the dividing it into parts was a wonderful work, and a rich display of mercy to Israel; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; the children of Israel were encompassed about, and in the utmost…”

“To him which divided the Red sea into parts - More literally, “Parted it into parts;” made parts of that which before was unbroken and a whole. It was actually divided into two parts, so that the Hebrews passed between them: Exodus 14:21-22. For his mercy ... - This, too, was an exercise of mercy, or a manifestation of benevolence toward them and toward the world, to be measured by all the good which would result from it in itself, and by all the power which was put forth to effect it. return to 'Top of Page'”

“Psa 66:5, Psa 66:6, Psa 74:13, Psa 78:13, Psa 106:9-11; Exo 14:21, Exo 14:22, Exo 14:29; Isa 63:12, Isa 63:13; Heb 11:29 Psalms 136:14”