Psalms 136:23
Psalms 136:23 in Multiple Translations
He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Who remembered us in our low estate; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
Who kept us in mind when we were in trouble: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
He remembered us even in our humiliation. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
Which remembred vs in our base estate: for his mercie endureth for euer:
Who in our lowliness hath remembered us, For to the age [is] His kindness.
who remembered us in our low estate, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
He is the one who did not forget about us when we were defeated by our enemies; his faithful love for us endures forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 136:23
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Psalms 136:23 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
שֶׁ֭/בְּ/שִׁפְלֵ/נוּ
זָ֣כַר
לָ֑/נוּ
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
שֶׁ֭/בְּ/שִׁפְלֵ/נוּ
shephel
H8216
poverty
Rel | Prep | N-ms | Suff
זָ֣כַר
zâkar
H2142
to remember
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לָ֑/נוּ
Prep | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 136:23
שֶׁ֭/בְּ/שִׁפְלֵ/נוּ
shephel
H8216
"poverty"
Rel | Prep | N-ms | Suff
This term refers to a state of humility or being in a lowly position, often used to describe someone's social or economic status. It appears in the Old Testament, such as in Psalms, to describe a low estate or condition. It emphasizes a sense of humility or modesty.
Definition: lowliness, low estate or condition
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: low estate (place). See also: Psalms 136:23; Ecclesiastes 10:6.
זָ֣כַר
zâkar
H2142
"to remember"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To remember means to recall or mark something, like God remembering his covenant with Abraham in Genesis 9:1 and Exodus 2:24.
Definition: 1) to remember, recall, call to mind 1a) (Qal) to remember, recall 1b) (Niphal) to be brought to remembrance, be remembered, be thought of, be brought to mind 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to remember, remind 1c2) to cause to be remembered, keep in remembrance 1c3) to mention 1c4) to record 1c5) to make a memorial, make remembrance
Usage: Occurs in 223 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. See also: Genesis 8:1; Psalms 74:2; Psalms 8:5.
לָ֑/נוּ
""
Prep | Suff
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 136:23
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 136:23 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:23
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:23
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:23
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:23
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:23
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:23
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:23
- Sermons on Psalms 136:23
Context — His Loving Devotion Endures Forever
21and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.
22a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.
23He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.
24and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever. 25He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 63:9 | In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. |
| 2 | Luke 1:48 | For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. |
| 3 | Psalms 113:7 | He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump |
| 4 | Psalms 116:6 | The LORD preserves the simplehearted; I was helpless, and He saved me. |
| 5 | Psalms 142:6 | Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me. |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 32:36 | For the LORD will vindicate His people and have compassion on His servants when He sees that their strength is gone and no one remains, slave or free. |
| 7 | 1 Samuel 2:7–8 | The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. |
| 8 | Psalms 72:12–14 | For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight. |
| 9 | Ezekiel 16:3–13 | and tell her that this is what the Lord GOD says to Jerusalem: Your origin and your birth were in the land of the Canaanites. Your father was an Amorite and your mother a Hittite. On the day of your birth your cord was not cut, nor were you washed with water for cleansing. You were not rubbed with salt or wrapped in cloths. No one cared enough for you to do even one of these things out of compassion for you. Instead, you were thrown out into the open field, because you were despised on the day of your birth. Then I passed by and saw you wallowing in your blood, and as you lay there in your blood I said to you, ‘Live!’ There I said to you, ‘Live!’ I made you thrive like a plant of the field. You grew up and matured and became very beautiful. Your breasts were formed and your hair grew, but you were naked and bare. Then I passed by and saw you, and you were indeed old enough for love. So I spread My cloak over you and covered your nakedness. I pledged Myself to you, entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine, declares the Lord GOD. Then I bathed you with water, rinsed off your blood, and anointed you with oil. I clothed you in embroidered cloth and gave you sandals of fine leather. I wrapped you in fine linen and covered you with silk. I adorned you with jewelry, and I put bracelets on your wrists and a chain around your neck. I put a ring in your nose, earrings on your ears, and a beautiful crown upon your head. So you were adorned with gold and silver, and your clothing was made of fine linen, silk, and embroidered cloth. You ate fine flour, honey, and oil. You became very beautiful and rose to be queen. |
| 10 | Genesis 8:1 | But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside. |
Psalms 136:23 Summary
[This verse means that even when we are at our weakest or most struggling, God still remembers us and loves us, as seen in Psalms 136:23. He doesn't forget about us, and His love for us never ends, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3. We can trust that God will always be with us and help us, even when things seem impossible, as stated in Matthew 19:26 and Romans 8:37. By remembering God's loving devotion, we can have hope and comfort in times of need, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Lamentations 3:22-23.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be in a 'low estate'?
To be in a low estate means to be in a state of humility, weakness, or distress, as seen in Psalms 136:23, and it is in these times that God remembers us and shows His loving devotion, as promised in Deuteronomy 4:31 and Romans 8:28.
How does God's loving devotion endure forever?
God's loving devotion endures forever because of His eternal and unchanging nature, as stated in Malachi 3:6 and Hebrews 13:8, and it is this devotion that gives us hope and comfort in times of need, as seen in Psalms 23:4 and Lamentations 3:22-23.
What is the significance of God remembering us?
God remembering us means that He is aware of our situation and is actively working on our behalf, as seen in Genesis 8:1 and Exodus 2:24, and it is this remembrance that leads to His deliverance and salvation, as promised in Psalms 107:6 and Isaiah 49:15.
How can we experience God's loving devotion in our lives?
We can experience God's loving devotion by trusting in His promises, as stated in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28, and by seeking a personal relationship with Him through prayer, worship, and obedience, as seen in John 15:7 and James 4:8.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I felt like I was in a 'low estate', and how did God remember me and show His loving devotion?
- How can I trust in God's loving devotion when I am going through difficult times, and what promises can I hold onto?
- What are some ways that I can seek a deeper relationship with God and experience His loving devotion on a daily basis?
- How can I share God's loving devotion with others who may be going through their own struggles and difficulties?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:23
Who remembered us in our low estate,.... The Israelites; either in Egypt, as Jarchi, when in bondage and distress there, and sent them a deliverer; or in the times of the Judges, whom God raised up
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:23
Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: Who remembered us in our low estate - namely, in Babylon, from which He has lately delivered us (Psalms 115:12; Psalms 113:7).
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:23
Psalms 136:23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:Ver. 23. Who remembered us in our low estate] Still God helpeth those who are forsaken of their hopes, et vindictae gladium miserationis oleo emollit, as Nicephorus saith.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:23
Verse 23. Who remembered us in our low estate] He has done much for our forefathers; and he has done much for us, in delivering us, when we had no helper, from our long captivity in Babylon.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:23
23–26. Jehovah the Deliverer of Israel and the Supporter of all things living.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:23
Who remembered us in our low estate - When we were few in number; when we were a feeble people; when we were a people unable to contend with such mighty foes.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:23
23. The remainder of the psalm recites their recent history. Our low estate—An evident allusion to their Babylonian exile; as is also redeemed us from our enemies, Psalms 136:24
Sermons on Psalms 136:23
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
The Divine Rememberer by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink emphasizes God's unwavering memory and faithfulness towards humanity, contrasting it with our tendency to forget Him. He reflects on the biblical instances where God reme |
|
Our Condition - God's Mercy! by James Smith | James Smith preaches on the poetic records of God's mercy in the Psalms, reflecting on Israel's history as a mirror of our own spiritual journey. He emphasizes our low condition du |
|
God Uses Pain - Part 1 by William Fitch | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the theme of God's presence and care in the midst of pain and suffering. He emphasizes that God does not promise exemption from pain, but ra |
|
God Carries His People by Charles Leiter | In this sermon, the preacher addresses a crowd of believers and warns them not to be shocked or fearful when faced with opposition and persecution. He reminds them that God has bee |
|
The Conqueror From Edom by Bob Phillips | In this sermon, the preacher discusses two classes of people mentioned in the Bible. One class experiences the wrath of God, with their blood and strength poured out on the earth. |
|
Listening, Unburdening & Worshipping - Part 4 by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of coming to God as a loving Father who desires to hear from His children. It uses the story of Mary and Lazarus to illustrate how Jesus sympa |
|
I Will Even Prolong His Life by Timothy Tow | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of falling down the stairs and miraculously being unharmed. He relates this incident to a Chinese proverb that says little |