Psalms 136

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 136 of 150

¹ O give thanks to Jehovah, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.

² O give thanks to the God of gods; for His mercy endures forever.

³ O give thanks to the Lord of lords; for His mercy endures forever;

⁴ to Him who alone does great wonders; for His mercy endures forever;

Chapter Summary

An exhortation to give thanks to Jehovah for particular mercies.

חֶ֫סֶד mercy H2617 · TWOT 698a

יָדָה give thanks H3034 · TWOT 847

פָּלָא wonders H6381 · TWOT 1768

נַחֲלָה inheritance H5159 · TWOT 1342a

זָכַר remembered H2142 · TWOT 551

עוֹלָם forever H5769 · TWOT 1631a

Pharaoh

King of Egypt whom Jehovah shook off with his army into the Sea of Reeds (v. 15).

Sihon

King of the Amorites, one of the great kings Jehovah struck down (v. 19).

King of Bashan, slain alongside Sihon as Jehovah gave their land to Israel (vv. 20-21).

Creation of the Heavens and Earth

God makes the heavens by understanding and spreads the earth on the waters, commanding them into existence.

Psalms 136:5-6

Creation of Great Lights

God makes the sun to rule by day, and the moon and stars to rule by night.

Psalms 136:7-9

Dividing the Sea of Reeds

God divides the Sea of Reeds, making Israel pass through, but shakes off Pharaoh and his army into the waters.

Psalms 136:13-15

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