KJV ORIGINAL
To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
To him who led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy lasts forever.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is praising God for faithfully guiding his people through the desert wilderness, emphasizing that God's loving kindness never ends.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to God's guidance of the Israelites during their 40-year journey through the wilderness after their escape from Egypt. This was a time of testing, provision, and preparation before they entered the Promised Land. Psalm 136 is a liturgical psalm where each verse ends with the refrain 'for his mercy endureth for ever,' likely used in temple worship.
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