Psalms 136:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And He brought Israel safely through the middle of it, because His love and kindness last forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is celebrating how He miraculously led the Israelites through the parted Red Sea, emphasizing that His faithful love never ends.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to the famous crossing of the Red Sea during the Exodus from Egypt, when God parted the waters so the Israelites could escape Pharaoh's army on dry ground. Psalm 136 is a liturgical psalm that recounts God's mighty acts throughout Israel's history, with each verse ending in the refrain 'for his mercy endureth for ever.' This was likely sung antiphonally in temple worship, with the congregation responding with the refrain.

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