CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Psalm 136:14 and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/psalms/136-14.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/12/19_Psa_136_014.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Psalm 136:14 - His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever." /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/psalms/136-14.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/psalms/136-14.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/psalms/">Psalms</a> > <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Chapter 136</a> > Verse 14</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad14.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/psalms/136-13.htm" title="Psalm 136:13">◄</a> Psalm 136:14 <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm" title="Psalm 136:15">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/136.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />and brought Israel through the midst of it, His love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/136.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/136.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and made Israel pass through the midst of it, for his steadfast love endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/136.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy <i>endureth</i> for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/136.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His mercy <i>endures</i> forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/136.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And allowed Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His faithfulness is everlasting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/136.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/136.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness endures forever,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/136.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His lovingkindness endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/136.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and led Israel through, His faithful love endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/136.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />and led Israel through, His love is eternal. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/136.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/136.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The Lord brought Israel safely through the sea. God's love never fails. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/136.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/136.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He led Israel through the middle of it- because his mercy endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/136.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />he led his people through it; his love is eternal; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/136.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and made Israel pass through the middle of it, for his gracious love is everlasting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/136.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />and led Israel through its midst, for his loyal love endures, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/136.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And made Israel to pass through its midst; for his loving kindness endures forever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/136.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/136.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/136.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and made Israel to pass through the middle of it, for his loving kindness endures forever; <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/136.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And caused Israel to pass through its midst, "" For His kindness [is] for all time,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/136.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And caused Israel to pass through its midst, For to the age is His kindness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/136.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he caused Israel to pass through in its midst: for his mercy is forever.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/136.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/136.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 135:14>And he led out Israel through the middle of it, for his mercy is eternal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/136.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And led Israel through its midst, for his mercy endures forever; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/136.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and made Israel pass through the midst of it, for his steadfast love endures forever;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/136.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Israel to pass through the midst of it; for his mercy endures for ever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/136.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he made Israel pass into it, for his mercies are to eternity.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/136.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And made Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endureth for ever;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/136.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and brought Israel through the midst of it: for his mercy <i>endures</i> for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/136-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16980" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: wə·he·‘ĕ·ḇîr (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">and led</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">through the midst,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/2617.htm" title="2617: ḥas·dōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty. From chacad; kindness; by implication piety: rarely reproof, or Beauty.">His loving devotion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5769.htm" title="5769: lə·‘ō·w·lām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Long duration, antiquity, futurity. ">endures forever.</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/14-21.htm">Exodus 14:21-22</a></span><br />Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-11.htm">Nehemiah 9:11</a></span><br />You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-10.htm">Isaiah 51:10</a></span><br />Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/4-23.htm">Joshua 4:23</a></span><br />For the LORD your God dried up the waters of the Jordan before you until you had crossed over, just as He did to the Red Sea, which He dried up before us until we had crossed over.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-13.htm">Psalm 78:13</a></span><br />He split the sea and brought them through; He set the waters upright like a wall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-9.htm">Psalm 106:9</a></span><br />He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/63-12.htm">Isaiah 63:12-13</a></span><br />who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-19.htm">Exodus 15:19</a></span><br />For when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and horsemen went into the sea, the LORD brought the waters of the sea back over them. But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-29.htm">Hebrews 11:29</a></span><br />By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-1.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a></span><br />I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-8.htm">Exodus 15:8</a></span><br />At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-16.htm">Exodus 15:16</a></span><br />and terror and dread will fall on them. By the power of Your arm they will be as still as a stone until Your people pass by, O LORD, until the people You have bought pass by.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-4.htm">Exodus 15:4</a></span><br />Pharaoh’s chariots and army He has cast into the sea; the finest of his officers are drowned in the Red Sea.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-10.htm">Exodus 15:10</a></span><br />But You blew with Your breath, and the sea covered them. They sank like lead in the mighty waters.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/15-21.htm">Exodus 15:21</a></span><br />And Miriam sang back to them: “Sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted; the horse and rider He has thrown into the sea.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And made Israel to pass through the middle of it: for his mercy endures for ever:</p><p class="hdg">no reference </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/136-12.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/119-119.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-13.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Age</a> <a href="/psalms/140-9.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/136-22.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/137-2.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-15.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 136</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/136-1.htm">An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/136.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/136.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>and led Israel through the midst</b><br>This phrase refers to the miraculous event of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea, as recorded in <a href="/exodus/14.htm">Exodus 14</a>. This event is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, symbolizing God's deliverance and faithfulness. The "midst" indicates the path through the sea, which God parted to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army. This act of divine intervention is a testament to God's power and His commitment to His covenant people. Geographically, the Red Sea is located between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, and its crossing is a significant event that underscores God's ability to control nature for the sake of His people. This event is often seen as a type of baptism, symbolizing the believer's passage from death to life, from bondage to freedom, as further elaborated in <a href="/1_corinthians/10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:1-2</a>.<p><b>His loving devotion endures forever</b><br>This phrase is a recurring refrain throughout <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>, emphasizing the steadfast and eternal nature of God's love. The Hebrew word for "loving devotion" is "chesed," which encompasses mercy, kindness, and covenantal faithfulness. This enduring love is a central theme in the Old Testament, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His people despite their frequent disobedience. The phrase reassures believers of God's unchanging nature and His perpetual care for His creation. It connects to the New Testament revelation of God's love through Jesus Christ, as seen in <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>, where God's love is demonstrated through the giving of His Son for the salvation of the world. This enduring love is a foundation for the believer's faith and hope, assuring them of God's presence and support in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation chosen by God, representing His people whom He delivered from slavery in Egypt.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_red_sea.htm">The Red Sea</a></b><br>The body of water that God miraculously parted to allow the Israelites to escape from the pursuing Egyptian army.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The leader chosen by God to guide the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egyptians.htm">Egyptians</a></b><br>The oppressors of the Israelites, representing the forces of bondage and sin from which God delivers His people.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_exodus.htm">The Exodus</a></b><br>The event of Israel's departure from Egypt, symbolizing God's power and faithfulness in delivering His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_deliverance.htm">God's Faithfulness in Deliverance</a></b><br>Just as God led Israel through the Red Sea, He is faithful to lead us through our own trials and challenges. His loving devotion endures forever, assuring us of His constant presence and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god's_love.htm">The Power of God's Love</a></b><br>The phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" emphasizes the eternal nature of God's love. This love is not just a feeling but an active force that works for our good.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god_in_impossible_situations.htm">Trusting God in Impossible Situations</a></b><br>The parting of the Red Sea was a seemingly impossible situation, yet God made a way. We are called to trust Him even when circumstances seem insurmountable, knowing that He can make a path where there seems to be none.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/remembering_god's_past_faithfulness.htm">Remembering God's Past Faithfulness</a></b><br>Reflecting on God's past acts of deliverance, like the Exodus, strengthens our faith and encourages us to trust Him with our present and future challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_freedom_god_provides.htm">Living in the Freedom God Provides</a></b><br>Just as Israel was led out of physical bondage, we are called to live in the spiritual freedom provided through Christ. This freedom should be evident in our daily lives as we walk in obedience and faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_136.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 136</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_136's_mercy_align_with_wrath.htm">Throughout Psalm 136, God's mercy is repeatedly emphasized; how does this reconcile with other biblical passages depicting divine wrath and judgment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_1_john_4_8_say_'god_is_love'.htm">How can 1 John 4:8 say 'God is love' when the Old Testament shows actions that don't seem loving?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_psalm_80_18_poetic_exaggeration.htm">Psalm 80:18 implies Israel's unwavering devotion once revived; however, biblical accounts frequently show Israel backsliding. Is this consistent, or is it poetic exaggeration?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_jonathan's_covenant_with_david_inconsistent.htm">Does the nature of Jonathan's covenant with David in 1 Samuel 20:16 present any inconsistencies with later depictions of Israelite covenants?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/136.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And made Israel to pass through the midst of it</span> (see <a href="/exodus/14-22.htm">Exodus 14:22, 29</a>; <a href="/exodus/15-19.htm">Exodus 15:19</a>). <span class="cmt_word">For his mercy</span>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/136-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">and led</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהֶעֱבִ֣יר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·he·‘ĕ·ḇîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Israel</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">through the midst,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹכ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·w·ḵōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His loving devotion</span><br /><span class="heb">חַסְדּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥas·dōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2617.htm">Strong's 2617: </a> </span><span class="str2">Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty</span><br /><br /><span class="word">endures forever.</span><br /><span class="heb">לְעוֹלָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·‘ō·w·lām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5769.htm">Strong's 5769: </a> </span><span class="str2">Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/136-14.htm">Psalm 136:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/136-14.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 136:14 And made Israel to pass through its (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/136-13.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 136:13"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:13" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/136-15.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 136:15"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:15" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>