Psalm 135:9

Give Praise, O Servants of the LORD · Psalm 135:1–21
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Translations

Modern
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.
Traditional
Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
Literal
He sent forth signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, unto Pharaoh and all of his servants—
Latin
Et misit signa et prodigia in medio tui, Ægypte: in Pharaonem, et in omnes servos ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

Notes

The Lord had complete authority and power over the exodus and the conquest of the promised land.

God is the Creator and the Lord of history, the “Maker of heaven and earth” (Psalm 134:3). He deserves praise because, unlike idols, he saves his people.

Parallels

Psalm 115:1–18

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Amorites Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hallel Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

God: Providence of Plague: As a Judgment on the Egyptians