Psalms 136:15 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But he threw Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea, because his love and kindness last forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse celebrates how God defeated Pharaoh's army in the Red Sea, showing that his loving protection of his people never ends.

📚 Historical Context

This verse refers to the dramatic moment when God parted the Red Sea for the Israelites to escape Egypt, then caused the waters to return and drown Pharaoh's pursuing army. This event was the climactic end to the ten plagues and marked Israel's final deliverance from 400 years of slavery. Psalm 136 is a liturgical psalm that recounts God's mighty acts throughout Israel's history, with each verse ending in the refrain about God's enduring mercy.

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