Psalm 136:14
New International Version
and brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.

English Standard Version
and made Israel pass through the midst of it, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Berean Standard Bible
and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.

King James Bible
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

New King James Version
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endures forever;

New American Standard Bible
And allowed Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His faithfulness is everlasting;

NASB 1995
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;

NASB 1977
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;

Legacy Standard Bible
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness endures forever,

Amplified Bible
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

Christian Standard Bible
and led Israel through, His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and led Israel through, His love is eternal.

American Standard Version
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Contemporary English Version
The Lord brought Israel safely through the sea. God's love never fails.

English Revised Version
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He led Israel through the middle of it- because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
he led his people through it; his love is eternal;

International Standard Version
and made Israel pass through the middle of it, for his gracious love is everlasting—

Majority Standard Bible
and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.

NET Bible
and led Israel through its midst, for his loyal love endures,

New Heart English Bible
And made Israel to pass through its midst; for his loving kindness endures forever;

Webster's Bible Translation
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

World English Bible
and made Israel to pass through the middle of it, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And caused Israel to pass through its midst, "" For His kindness [is] for all time,

Young's Literal Translation
And caused Israel to pass through its midst, For to the age is His kindness,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he caused Israel to pass through in its midst: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led out Israel through the middle of it, for his mercy is eternal.

New American Bible
And led Israel through its midst, for his mercy endures forever;

New Revised Standard Version
and made Israel pass through the midst of it, for his steadfast love endures forever;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Israel to pass through the midst of it; for his mercy endures for ever;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made Israel pass into it, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endureth for ever;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and brought Israel through the midst of it: for his mercy endures for ever:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever
13He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. 14and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. 15but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.…

Cross References
Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Nehemiah 9:11
You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Joshua 4:23
For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, just as He did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over.

Psalm 78:13
He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall.

Psalm 106:9
He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert.

Isaiah 63:12-13
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?

Exodus 15:19
For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Exodus 15:8
At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.

Exodus 15:16
and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by.

Exodus 15:4
Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.

Exodus 15:10
But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.

Exodus 15:21
And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”


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Psalm 136
1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.














and He led
The phrase "and He led" signifies divine guidance and leadership. The Hebrew root for "led" is "נָחָה" (nahah), which conveys the idea of leading or guiding with care and purpose. This reflects God's active role in directing the path of His people, Israel. Historically, this leadership is evident in the Exodus narrative, where God led the Israelites out of Egypt, demonstrating His sovereignty and intimate involvement in their journey. This leadership is not just a historical event but a continuous promise of God's guidance in the lives of believers today.

Israel
"Israel" refers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, and represents the chosen people of God. In a broader sense, Israel symbolizes the community of faith, those who are in covenant with God. The historical context of Israel's journey through the wilderness is a testament to God's faithfulness and His commitment to His promises. For Christians, Israel's account is a precursor to the spiritual journey of the Church, highlighting themes of deliverance, covenant, and divine purpose.

through the midst of it
The phrase "through the midst of it" refers to the miraculous passage through the Red Sea, as recounted in Exodus 14. The Hebrew word "תָּוֶךְ" (tavek) means "midst" or "middle," emphasizing the miraculous nature of the event where the sea was parted, allowing Israel to pass through on dry ground. This act of deliverance is a powerful demonstration of God's control over creation and His ability to make a way where there seems to be none. It serves as a metaphor for God's deliverance in the lives of believers, illustrating that He can lead us through seemingly insurmountable challenges.

His loving devotion
"His loving devotion" is translated from the Hebrew word "חֶסֶד" (chesed), which encompasses love, mercy, kindness, and faithfulness. This term is central to understanding God's character in the Old Testament. It signifies a steadfast, covenantal love that is unwavering and eternal. God's chesed is not dependent on human actions but is a reflection of His nature. For believers, this loving devotion is a source of comfort and assurance, knowing that God's love is constant and enduring.

endures forever
The phrase "endures forever" underscores the eternal nature of God's loving devotion. The Hebrew word "עוֹלָם" (olam) conveys the idea of perpetuity and timelessness. This assurance of God's everlasting love is a recurring theme in Psalm 136, repeated in every verse as a refrain. It serves as a reminder of the unchanging and eternal nature of God's promises. For Christians, this is a source of hope and encouragement, affirming that God's love and faithfulness are not limited by time or circumstance but are everlasting truths that sustain us throughout our lives.

Verse 14. - And made Israel to pass through the midst of it (see Exodus 14:22, 29; Exodus 15:19). For his mercy, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and led
וְהֶעֱבִ֣יר (wə·he·‘ĕ·ḇîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

through the midst,
בְּתוֹכ֑וֹ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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