Psalms 135:9

[Who] sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.

Who sent {H7971} tokens {H226} and wonders {H4159} into the midst {H8432} of thee, O Egypt {H4714}, upon Pharaoh {H6547}, and upon all his servants {H5650}.

He sent signs and wonders among you, Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his subjects.

He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

Who sent signs and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, Upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants;

Psalm 135 is a hymn of praise, calling God's people to worship Him for His greatness and mighty deeds. Verse 9 specifically recalls the Lord's powerful intervention in ancient Egypt, a pivotal event in Israel's history that demonstrated God's supremacy over all creation and earthly rulers.

Context

This verse is part of a larger section (verses 8-12) within Psalm 135 that recounts God's historical acts of deliverance for Israel, particularly focusing on the Exodus from Egypt. The psalmist contrasts the living God with the lifeless idols worshipped by other nations, emphasizing His unique power and sovereignty. It serves as a reminder to the Israelites of God's faithfulness and a call to continuous praise for His mighty works.

Key Themes

  • Divine Power and Sovereignty: The verse highlights God's absolute control over natural forces and human rulers. The "tokens and wonders" were not random events but deliberate acts of God designed to achieve His purposes and reveal His glory.
  • Judgment Against Oppression: God intervened to judge Pharaoh and the Egyptians for their oppression of His people. This demonstrates God's justice and His unwavering commitment to delivering the afflicted and downtrodden.
  • God's Faithfulness to Israel: By remembering these acts, the psalmist reinforces God's covenant loyalty to His chosen people, Israel, rescuing them from bondage and bringing them into the promised land as a testimony to His power and love.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew terms translated as "tokens" ('otot) and "wonders" (mophetim) are significant. 'Otot refers to "signs," indicating that these events were not merely destructive but served as divine signals or proofs of God's presence and power. Mophetim denotes "miracles" or "portents," emphasizing their extraordinary, supernatural nature. Together, they powerfully describe the Plagues of Egypt, which were undeniable demonstrations of God's hand against the gods of Egypt and its ruler, Pharaoh.

Practical Application

For believers today, Psalm 135:9 offers profound encouragement. It reminds us that the God of the Bible is not distant or powerless but is actively involved in human history. He is sovereign over nations, governments, and all circumstances. Just as He delivered Israel from a powerful oppressor, He is able to deliver us from our struggles and challenges, whether personal or societal. This verse calls us to trust in His mighty hand, knowing that His power is still at work to fulfill His purposes and defend His people in every generation.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Psalms 136:15

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

  • Deuteronomy 6:22

    And the LORD shewed signs and wonders, great and sore, upon Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his household, before our eyes:

  • Isaiah 51:9

    ¶ Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD; awake, as in the ancient days, in the generations of old. [Art] thou not it that hath cut Rahab, [and] wounded the dragon?

  • Isaiah 51:10

    [Art] thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over?

  • Jeremiah 32:20

    Which hast set signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, [even] unto this day, and in Israel, and among [other] men; and hast made thee a name, as at this day;

  • Jeremiah 32:21

    And hast brought forth thy people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs, and with wonders, and with a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm, and with great terror;

  • Deuteronomy 4:34

    Or hath God assayed to go [and] take him a nation from the midst of [another] nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?

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