God’s Word Translation
Psalms 136:24
24He snatched us from the grasp of our enemies— because his mercy endures forever.
Psalms 136:24 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- New International Version (NIV)and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)and rescued us from our foes, for his steadfast love endures forever;
- New King James Version (NKJV)And rescued us from our enemies, For His mercy endures forever;
Context of Psalms 136:24
22as an inheritance for his servant Israel— because his mercy endures forever. 23He remembered us when we were humiliated— because his mercy endures forever. He snatched us from the grasp of our enemies— because his mercy endures forever. 25He gives food to every living creature— because his mercy endures forever. 26Give thanks to the God of heaven because his mercy endures forever.
Read all of Psalms 136Psalms 136:24 word by word
וַיִּפְרְקֵ֥נוּ מִצָּרֵ֑ינוּ כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 136:24
- Exodus 15:13“Lovingly, you will lead the people you have saved. Powerfully, you will guide them to your holy dwelling.
- Deuteronomy 15:15Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God freed you. That’s why I’m giving you this command today.
- Proverbs 23:10Do not move an ancient boundary marker or enter fields that belong to orphans,
- Isaiah 63:9In all their troubles he was troubled, and he was the Messenger who saved them. In his love and compassion he reclaimed them. He always held them and carried them in the past.
- Luke 1:68“Praise the Lord God of Israel! He has come to take care of his people and to set them free.
Commentaries on Psalms 136:24
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 24And hath redeemed us from our enemies - Has rescued or delivered us from all our foes; has given to us freedom and peace. For his mercy - By all that he has done in order to redeem us; and by all the prosperity, happiness, and peace which have followed as the result of that, he has showed his mercy. So it is in the greater work of the redemption of the soul. By all the love manifested in the gift of a Saviour - by all the sufferings and toils of his…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 23-26Verses 23-26 God's everlasting mercy is here praised for the redemption of his church; in all his glories, and all his gifts. Blessed be God, who has provided and made known to us salvation through his Son. May we know and feel his redeeming power, that we may serve him in righteousness all our days. May He who giveth food to all flesh, feed our souls unto eternal life, and enliven our affections by his grace, that we may give thanks and praise to his…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 23-24The psalmist tells the recent story of Israel's redemption, but does not specify the details.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2424. And hath redeemed us--or, literally, "snatched us"--alluding to the sudden deliverance effected by the overthrow of Babylon.Read the comment
- Rashi on Tanakh · v. 24And He rescued us from their midst and performed all these wonders for us.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 136
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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