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