KJV ORIGINAL
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
God remembered us when we were at our lowest point and in our worst condition, because his loving kindness lasts forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates how God remembers and cares for his people even when they're at their most vulnerable and desperate moments.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 136 is known as the 'Great Hallel' and was likely sung during major Jewish festivals, particularly Passover. The phrase 'our low estate' probably refers to Israel's slavery in Egypt and their various periods of oppression throughout their history. Each verse in this psalm ends with the refrain 'for his mercy endureth for ever,' emphasizing God's unchanging faithfulness to his covenant people.
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