New English Translation
Psalms 136:24
24and snatched us away from our enemies, for his loyal love endures,
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 to Israel his servant, for his loyal love endures, 23to the one who remembered us when we were down, for his loyal love endures, and snatched us away from our enemies, for his loyal love endures, 25to the one who gives food to all living things, for his loyal love endures. 26Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his loyal love endures!
Read all of Psalms 136Psalms 136:24 word by word
וַיִּפְרְקֵ֥נוּ מִצָּרֵ֑ינוּ כִּ֖י לְעוֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Psalms 136:24
- Exodus 15:13By your loyal love you will lead the people whom you have redeemed; you will guide them by your strength to your holy dwelling place.
- Deuteronomy 15:15Remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you; therefore, I am commanding you to do this thing today.
- Proverbs 23:10Do not move an ancient boundary stone, or take over the fields of the fatherless,
- Isaiah 63:9Through all that they suffered, he suffered too. The messenger sent from his very presence delivered them. In his love and mercy he protected them; he lifted them up and carried them throughout ancient times.
- Luke 1:68“Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, because he has come to help and has redeemed his people.
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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