Psalms 136:16

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 136:16 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
Psalms 136:16 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 136

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16To him that led his people through the wilderness; 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
“To him which led his people through the wilderness - For all the manifestations of his care during a period of forty years. For his mercy ... - That is, his mercy was to be measured by all the protection extended over them; by all the provision made for their needs; by all that God did to defend them; by all his interposition when attacked by their enemies; by safely bringing them to the land to which he had promised to conduct them. 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
“Psa 77:20; Exo 13:18, Exo 15:22; Num 9:17-22; Deu 8:2, Deu 8:15; Neh 9:12, Neh 9:19; Isa 49:10, Isa 63:11-14 Psalms 136:17”
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