Psalm 136:14
New International Version
and brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.

English Standard Version
and made Israel pass through the midst of it, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Berean Standard Bible
and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.

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

New King James Version
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endures forever;

New American Standard Bible
And allowed Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His faithfulness is everlasting;

NASB 1995
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;

NASB 1977
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;

Legacy Standard Bible
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness endures forever,

Amplified Bible
And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

Christian Standard Bible
and led Israel through, His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and led Israel through, His love is eternal.

American Standard Version
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Contemporary English Version
The Lord brought Israel safely through the sea. God's love never fails.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He led Israel through the middle of it- because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
he led his people through it; his love is eternal;

International Standard Version
and made Israel pass through the middle of it, for his gracious love is everlasting—

Majority Standard Bible
and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.

NET Bible
and led Israel through its midst, for his loyal love endures,

New Heart English Bible
And made Israel to pass through its midst; for his loving kindness endures forever;

Webster's Bible Translation
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

World English Bible
and made Israel to pass through the middle of it, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And caused Israel to pass through its midst, "" For His kindness [is] for all time,

Young's Literal Translation
And caused Israel to pass through its midst, For to the age is His kindness,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he caused Israel to pass through in its midst: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he led out Israel through the middle of it, for his mercy is eternal.

New American Bible
And led Israel through its midst, for his mercy endures forever;

New Revised Standard Version
and made Israel pass through the midst of it, for his steadfast love endures forever;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Israel to pass through the midst of it; for his mercy endures for ever;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And he made Israel pass into it, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And made Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endureth for ever;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and brought Israel through the midst of it: for his mercy endures for ever:

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever
13He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. 14and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. 15but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.…

Cross References
Exodus 14:21-22
Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.

Nehemiah 9:11
You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.

Isaiah 51:10
Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?

Joshua 4:23
For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, just as He did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over.

Psalm 78:13
He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall.

Psalm 106:9
He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert.

Isaiah 63:12-13
who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?

Exodus 15:19
For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.

Hebrews 11:29
By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.

1 Corinthians 10:1-2
I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.

Exodus 15:8
At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.

Exodus 15:16
and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by.

Exodus 15:4
Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.

Exodus 15:10
But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.

Exodus 15:21
And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Psalm 136
1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.














and led Israel through the midst
This phrase refers to the miraculous event of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, as recorded in Exodus 14. This event is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, symbolizing God's deliverance and faithfulness. The "midst" indicates the path through the sea, which God parted to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. This act of divine intervention is a testament to God's power and His commitment to His covenant people. Geographically, the Red Sea is located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, and its crossing is a significant event that underscores God's ability to control nature for the sake of His people. This event is often seen as a type of baptism, symbolizing the believer's passage from death to life, from bondage to freedom, as further elaborated in 1 Corinthians 10:1-2.

His loving devotion endures forever
This phrase is a recurring refrain throughout Psalm 136, emphasizing the steadfast and eternal nature of God's love. The Hebrew word for "loving devotion" is "chesed," which encompasses mercy, kindness, and covenantal faithfulness. This enduring love is a central theme in the Old Testament, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His people despite their frequent disobedience. The phrase reassures believers of God's unchanging nature and His perpetual care for His creation. It connects to the New Testament revelation of God's love through Jesus Christ, as seen in John 3:16, where God's love is demonstrated through the giving of His Son for the salvation of the world. This enduring love is a foundation for the believer's faith and hope, assuring them of God's presence and support in all circumstances.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israel
The nation chosen by God, representing His people whom He delivered from slavery in Egypt.

2. The Red Sea
The body of water that God miraculously parted to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army.

3. Moses
The leader chosen by God to guide the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness.

4. Egyptians
The oppressors of the Israelites, representing the forces of bondage and sin from which God delivers His people.

5. The Exodus
The event of Israel's departure from Egypt, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness in Deliverance
Just as God led Israel through the Red Sea, He is faithful to lead us through our own trials and challenges. His loving devotion endures forever, assuring us of His constant presence and guidance.

The Power of God's Love
The phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's love. This love is not just a feeling but an active force that works for our good.

Trusting God in Impossible Situations
The parting of the Red Sea was a seemingly impossible situation, yet God made a way. We are called to trust Him even when circumstances seem insurmountable, knowing that He can make a path where there seems to be none.

Remembering God's Past Faithfulness
Reflecting on God's past acts of deliverance, like the Exodus, strengthens our faith and encourages us to trust Him with our present and future challenges.

Living in the Freedom God Provides
Just as Israel was led out of physical bondage, we are called to live in the spiritual freedom provided through Christ. This freedom should be evident in our daily lives as we walk in obedience and faith.Verse 14. - And made Israel to pass through the midst of it (see Exodus 14:22, 29; Exodus 15:19). For his mercy, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
and led
וְהֶעֱבִ֣יר (wə·he·‘ĕ·ḇîr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

through the midst,
בְּתוֹכ֑וֹ (bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre

His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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