Psalm 136:15

Translations

Modern

…but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.

Traditional

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Literal

…and He shook off Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea, for His loving devotion is forever;

Latin

…et excussit Pharaonem et virtutem ejus in mari Rubro, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

…but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.

Notes

Psalms 136:10–22

The psalmist tells the early history of Israel's redemption.

Psalms 136:1–26

This is the last of the Great Hallel psalms (Psalms 120–136). It uniquely repeats the phrase His loving devotion endures forever in every verse.

The hymn begins and ends with a call to praise (Psalm 136:1–3, 26). It declares the Lord as the Creator of everything and the Redeemer of Israel, both in ancient times (Psalm 136:10–22) and in the recent past (136:23–24).

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms

Related verses

Psalm 78:53
He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies.
Psalm 135:9
He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.
Nehemiah 9:10–11
You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.
Psalm 79:6–9
Pour out Your wrath on the nations that do not acknowledge You, on the kingdoms that refuse to call on Your name,
Psalm 143:12
And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.
Exodus 14:27–28
So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state. As the Egyptians were retreating, the LORD swept them into the sea.
Psalm 65:5
With awesome deeds of righteousness You answer us, O God of our salvation, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.
Luke 1:71–74
…salvation from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us,
Exodus 15:10–13
But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
Exodus 15:4–5
Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 7:1–3

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus

Places

Red Sea: Sea crossed by Israelites in the Exodus

Glossary

Amorites Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exodus, the Faithfulness Hallel Love Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of Red Sea

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Mercy of God: Power of God: Providence of God: Works of Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Red Sea: Israelites Cross; Pharaoh and his Army Drowned In Thankfulness: Exemplified The Mercy of God: Everlasting

Psalm 136:15

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