Psalms 136:13

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever.

American Standard Version (1901)

To him that divided the Red Sea in sunder; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;

Bible in Basic English

To him who made a way through the Red Sea: for his mercy is unchanging for ever:

Free Bible Version

To him who parted the Red Sea. For his trustworthy love lasts forever,

Geneva Bible 1599

Which deuided the red Sea in two partes: for his mercie endureth for euer:

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

To him who divided the Sea of Suf [Reed Sea] apart; ki' li-olam chas'do ·for his loving-kindness endures forever·.

Translation for Translators

He is the one who caused the Red Sea to divide; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Give thanks to him who divided the Sea of Reeds, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever—

Noah Webster Bible

To him who divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible

to him who divided the Red Sea apart, for his loving kindness endures forever;

Young's Literal Translation

To Him cutting the sea of Suph into parts, For to the age [is] His kindness,

Context

His Loving Devotion Endures Forever

¹²with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever. ¹³He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. ¹⁴and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.

Summary

This verse in Psalm 136 highlights God's miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt by parting the Red Sea. It emphasizes the enduring love and faithfulness of God towards His people, showcasing His mighty power and sovereignty over creation. The verse serves as a reminder of God's intervention in times of trouble and His ability to rescue His children from seemingly impossible situations. It encourages gratitude and praise for God's wondrous works and steadfast love that endures forever. Psalm 136 as a whole is a litany of thanksgiving, recounting various instances of God's goodness and mercy throughout history.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

To him which divided the Red sea into parts,.... Into two parts, so that the waters of it stood as a wall on the right and left hand of the Israelites, as they passed through; this was done by means of a strong east wind, Exo 14:21. The Jews have a tradition, which Jarchi, Kimchi, and Arama, make mention of, that the sea was divided into twelve parts, according to the twelve tribes of Israel, and every tribe had a path by itself to walk in; but for this there is no foundation: however, the dividing it into parts was a wonderful work, and a rich display of mercy to Israel; for his mercy endureth for ever; the children of Israel were encompassed about, and in the utmost distress: the rocks were on each side, Pharaoh and his host behind them, the Red sea before them; and so no visible way of escape; but the Lord cut a way for them through the sea, and saved them. The sea is an emblem of this world, which is like a tempestuous troubled sea; where everything is restless, fluctuating, and passing away; where the people of God are tossed with tempests; and where afflictions, like the waves and billows of the sea, come over them one after another; and through which they must pass and enter the kingdom: and God, that wills, orders, and appoints them, sets these proud waves of the sea their bounds, or makes them a calm; and, sooner or later, makes a way through them and out of them, which is owing to his enduring mercy, Co1 10:13.