Bible Commentary

And gave their land for a heritage: for his mercy [endureth] forever: And gave their land for an heritage,…. This was taken away from them and their subjects by the Lord, who has the disposing of kingdoms, and given to another people, for an inheritance; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; while his justice is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:21”

And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy [endureth] forever: And Og the king of Bashan,…. A country large and fruitful, and the king of it of a gigantic stature, see Ps 135:11; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; for this mighty king came out against Israel, and threatened their destruction, and it was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:20”

Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy [endureth] forever: Sihon king of the Amorites,…. A strong and warlike people, and their king a great and mighty one; see Ps 135:11; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; since this king would not suffer Israel to go through his borders, but came out and fought against … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:19”

And slew famous kings: for his mercy [endureth] forever: And slew famous kings,…. Famous for their power and strength, their courage and valour who were not only smitten and discomfited, but slain in battle; for his mercy [endureth] for ever; towards his own people, for whose sake these kings were slain. Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:18”

To him which smote great kings: for his mercy [endureth] forever: To him which smote great kings – On this passage see the notes at Psa 135:10-12. There is little difference in the two places, except that here the statement is divided by the refrain, For his mercy endureth forever. The idea in the whole … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:17”

To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 16. Cp. Deu 8:15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 16 22. Jehovah the Giver of the promised land. Cp. Psa 135:10 ff. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges To him which led his people through the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:16”

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 15. And he hath lifted up a horn for his people, a praise for all his beloved, even the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Hallelujah, (Psa 148:14). If this hymn was composed by Ben Sira, it proves … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:15”

And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy [endureth] forever: 14. O give thanks unto the King of the kings of kings, for &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And made Israel to pass through the midst of it – Exo 14:29. For his mercy … – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:14”

To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy [endureth] forever: 13. O give thanks unto him that hath chosen Zion (Psa 132:13), for &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 13. into parts ] R.V. in sunder. In two parts of P.B.V. is a printer’s error. The Great Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:13”

With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy [endureth] forever. 12. O give thanks unto the Mighty One of Jacob (Psa 132:2; Psa 132:5), for &c. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 12. From Deu 4:34, &c.; cp. Exo 6:1; Exo 6:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Psalms 136:12”