Psalms 136:15

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 136:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
Psalms 136:15 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 136

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:

What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea - Margin, as in Hebrew, shaked off. The word is applicable to a tree shaking off its foliage. Isaiah 33:9. The same word is used in Exodus 14:27 : “And the Lord overthrew (Margin, shook off) the Egyptians in the midst of the sea,” He shook them off as if he would no longer protect them. He left them to perish. For his mercy ... - Their destruction was done in mercy to his people and to the world, for it was the means of deliverance to Israel. The death of a wicked man is a benefit to the world, and the act of removing him may be really an act of the highest benevolence to mankind. No wrong is done to such people, for they deserve to die; and…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“But overthrew: Heb. But shaked off, Psa 78:53, Psa 135:9; Exo 14:27, Exo 14:28, Exo 15:4, Exo 15:5, Exo 15:10, Exo 15:11; Neh 9:10, Neh 9:11 for his mercy: Psa 65:5, Psa 79:6-9, Psa 143:12; Exo 15:12, Exo 15:13; Luk 1:71-74 Psalms 136:16”
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