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Psalm 136

Psalm 136:22

His Loving Devotion Endures Forever · Psalm 136:1–26
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Translations

Modern
…a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.
Traditional
Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Literal
…an inheritance to Israel His servant, for His loving devotion is forever;
Latin
…hæreditatem Israël, servo suo, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
…a heritage to His servant Israel. 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

Parallels

2 Chronicles 7:1–3

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Mercy of God: Power of God: Providence of God: Works of Heathen: Their Land Given to Israel Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Thankfulness: Exemplified The Mercy of God: Everlasting