Psalms 136:11

And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:

And brought out {H3318} Israel {H3478} from among {H8432} them: for his mercy {H2617} endureth for ever {H5769}:

and brought Isra'el out from among them, for his grace continues forever;

and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever.

And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Psalms 136:11 KJV continues the grand narrative of God's redemptive acts, focusing on a pivotal moment in Israel's history: their liberation from Egyptian bondage. This verse, like all others in Psalm 136, is followed by the resounding refrain, "for his mercy endureth for ever," underscoring the eternal nature of God's lovingkindness and faithfulness.

Context

Psalm 136 is often called the "Great Hallel" or "The Great Thanksgiving." It is a liturgical psalm, likely sung responsively in temple worship, with the congregation repeating the refrain after each declaration of God's mighty deeds. The psalm systematically recounts God's creative power (verses 5-9) and then transitions to His historical interventions on behalf of Israel, from the Exodus to the conquest of Canaan. Verse 11 specifically highlights the dramatic bringing out of Israel from Egypt, a foundational event in their national identity and their understanding of God's character.

Key Themes

  • Divine Deliverance: The verse emphasizes God's active and powerful intervention to rescue His people. Israel's deliverance from Egypt was not by their own strength but entirely by God's outstretched arm, demonstrating His sovereign power over oppressors.
  • Enduring Mercy (Chesed): The core message of the entire psalm, and this verse in particular, is God's steadfast, loyal love, translated as "mercy" or "lovingkindness." The Hebrew word chesed (חֶסֶד) denotes a covenant faithfulness that is unwavering and eternal. It signifies God's commitment to His promises and His people, regardless of their circumstances or failures.
  • God's Faithfulness to His Covenant: The Exodus was a fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham (Genesis 15:13-14). This act of bringing Israel out showcased God's unwavering faithfulness to His covenant people.

Linguistic Insight

The repeated phrase, "for his mercy endureth for ever," is a direct translation of the Hebrew ki l'olam chasdo (כִּי לְעוֹלָם חַסְדּוֹ). As noted, chesed is a rich theological term meaning steadfast love, loyal love, covenant faithfulness, or lovingkindness. The phrase l'olam means "forever" or "to eternity." Together, they powerfully convey that God's faithful love is not fleeting or conditional, but an eternal attribute of His character, the very foundation of His dealings with humanity.

Practical Application

For believers today, Psalms 136:11 serves as a profound reminder of God's unchanging nature. Just as He delivered Israel from powerful oppressors in the past, His enduring mercy remains available for us in all circumstances. This verse encourages us to:

  • Trust in God's Deliverance: No matter the bondage—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—we can look to the God who brought Israel out of Egypt and believe in His power to deliver us. This echoes the ultimate deliverance found through Christ's redemption.
  • Rest in His Enduring Mercy: Our hope is not in our own strength or goodness, but in God's steadfast love, which never fails. His chesed is the secure anchor for our souls.
  • Give Thanks Continually: The responsive nature of Psalm 136 encourages a posture of continuous thanksgiving for God's past and present acts of mercy.
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.

  • Exodus 12:51

    And it came to pass the selfsame day, [that] the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.

  • Exodus 13:3

    And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this [place]: there shall no leavened bread be eaten.

  • Exodus 13:17

    ¶ And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not [through] the way of the land of the Philistines, although that [was] near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt:

  • 1 Samuel 12:6

    ¶ And Samuel said unto the people, [It is] the LORD that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.

  • 1 Samuel 12:8

    When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.

  • Psalms 78:52

    But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.

  • Psalms 105:37

    He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and [there was] not one feeble [person] among their tribes.

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