KJV ORIGINAL
And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And brought Israel out from among them: for his love and kindness last forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse celebrates how God rescued the Israelites from Egypt, emphasizing that his faithful love never ends.
📚 Historical Context
This refers to the Exodus, when God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt around 1440-1280 BC. Psalm 136 is a liturgical psalm that recounts God's mighty acts in Israel's history, with each verse ending in the refrain 'for his mercy endures forever.' This was likely sung responsively during temple worship, with the congregation repeating the refrain after each line recited by the worship leader.
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