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Psalm 136:15 Meaning

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

Context Explained

13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:

14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:

15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.

16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.

17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

Key Themes

deliverancemercyhistory

Related Cross References

  • Exodus 14:30

    Both verses recount God's deliverance of Israel from Pharaoh.

  • Psalm 78:53

    This verse also recalls the overthrow of Pharaoh in the Red Sea.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:1-2

    Paul uses the Exodus as a typology for baptism and deliverance in Christ.

Source: Psalm 136:15