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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 />to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, 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 />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt 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 />To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: 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 />To Him who struck Egypt in their firstborn, 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 />To Him who struck the Egyptians, that is, their firstborn, 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 />To Him who smote the Egyptians in their firstborn, 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 />To Him who smote the Egyptians in their first-born, 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 />To Him who struck the Egyptians through their firstborn, 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 />To Him who struck the firstborn of Egypt, 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 />He struck the firstborn of the Egyptians 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 />He struck the firstborn of the Egyptians 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 />To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; 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 />God struck down the first-born in every Egyptian family. 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 />To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: 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 />Give thanks to the one who killed the firstborn males in Egypt- 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 killed the first-born sons of the Egyptians; 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 />to the one who struck the firstborn of Egypt, for his gracious love is everlasting—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/136.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/136.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />to the one who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, 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 />To him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn; 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 />To him that smote Egypt in their first-born: for his mercy endureth for ever:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/136.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />to him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn, 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 />To Him striking Egypt in their firstborn, "" 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 /> To Him smiting Egypt in their first-born, 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 />To him striking Egypt in their first-born: 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 />Who smote Egypt with their firstborn: 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 135:10>He struck Egypt along with their first-born, 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 />Who struck down the firstborn of Egypt, 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 />who struck Egypt through their firstborn, 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 />To him who smote the first-born of Egypt; 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 />To him who struck the firstborn of Egypt, 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 />To Him that smote Egypt in their first-born, 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 />To him who smote Egypt with their first-born; for his mercy <i>endures</i> for ever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/136-10.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=16953" 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">9</span>the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: lə·mak·kêh (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-msc) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">He struck down</a> <a href="/hebrew/1060.htm" title="1060: biḇ·ḵō·w·rê·hem (Prep-b:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- First-born. From bakar; firstborn; hence, chief.">the firstborn</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4714.htm" title="4714: miṣ·ra·yim (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Ham, also his desc. and their country in N.W. Africa. Dual of matsowr; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt.">of Egypt</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">11</span>and brought Israel out from among them 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/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29</a></span><br />Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/11-4.htm">Exodus 11:4-5</a></span><br />So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt, / and every firstborn son in the land of Egypt will die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne, to the firstborn of the servant girl behind the hand mill, as well as the firstborn of all the cattle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-12.htm">Exodus 12:12</a></span><br />On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/12-30.htm">Exodus 12:30</a></span><br />During the night Pharaoh got up—he and all his officials and all the Egyptians—and there was loud wailing in Egypt; for there was no house without someone dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/33-4.htm">Numbers 33:4</a></span><br />who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a></span><br />He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36</a></span><br />Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-28.htm">Hebrews 11:28</a></span><br />By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10</a></span><br />And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-36.htm">Acts 7:36</a></span><br />He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-8.htm">Revelation 11:8</a></span><br />Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Jude 1:5</a></span><br />Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-17.htm">Romans 9:17</a></span><br />For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display My power in you, and that My name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-23.htm">Exodus 4:23</a></span><br />and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/6-1.htm">Exodus 6:1</a></span><br />But the LORD said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh, for because of My mighty hand he will let the people go; because of My strong hand he will drive them out of his land.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endures for ever:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/78-51.htm">Psalm 78:51</a></b></br> And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of <i>their</i> strength in the tabernacles of Ham:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Psalm 105:36</a></b></br> He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Psalm 135:8</a></b></br> Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/127-4.htm">Born</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/psalms/135-9.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-23.htm">Egyptian</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-10.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/psalms/135-8.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/esther/9-5.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/135-10.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/psalms/136-9.htm">Unchanging</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/17-17.htm">Born</a> <a href="/psalms/136-18.htm">Death</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-16.htm">Egypt</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-16.htm">Egyptian</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-24.htm">Egyptians</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Endures</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Endureth</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Everlasting</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-30.htm">Firstborn</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-30.htm">First-Born</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">First-Fruits</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Loving</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Loving-Kindness</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Smiting</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.htm">Steadfast</a> <a href="/psalms/136-17.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/psalms/136-11.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>He struck down the firstborn of Egypt</b><br>This phrase refers to the tenth and final plague that God inflicted upon Egypt, as recorded in <a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">Exodus 12:29-30</a>. This event was a pivotal moment in the liberation of the Israelites from slavery. The striking down of the firstborn was a direct judgment against the gods of Egypt, demonstrating the power and sovereignty of the God of Israel over all other deities. Historically, this event is significant as it led to the Exodus, a foundational narrative for the Jewish people. Theologically, it prefigures the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ, the "firstborn over all creation" (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>), who was struck down for the salvation of humanity. The Passover, which commemorates this event, is a type of Christ's sacrifice, as He is referred to as the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>).<p><b>His loving devotion endures forever</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the enduring and steadfast love of God, a central theme throughout <a href="/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a>. The Hebrew word for "loving devotion" is "hesed," which conveys God's covenantal faithfulness and mercy. Despite the severity of the judgment on Egypt, this act is framed within the context of God's enduring love for His people, Israel. This love is not only historical but also eternal, as it continues to be a source of hope and assurance for believers. The repetition of this refrain throughout the psalm serves as a reminder of God's unchanging nature and His commitment to His promises. This enduring love is ultimately fulfilled in the New Testament through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who embodies God's love for the world (<a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, God is depicted as the deliverer of Israel, demonstrating His power and justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The nation that held the Israelites in bondage, representing oppression and opposition to God's people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_firstborn_of_egypt.htm">The Firstborn of Egypt</a></b><br>Refers to the final and most devastating plague that God sent upon Egypt, leading to the release of the Israelites from slavery.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who were enslaved in Egypt and were delivered through God's mighty acts.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/p/passover.htm">Passover</a></b><br>The event commemorating the sparing of the Israelite firstborn and the deliverance from Egypt, which is central to understanding this verse.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a></b><br>God's actions in Egypt demonstrate His sovereign power over nations and His commitment to justice. He acts decisively against oppression and injustice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_enduring_nature_of_god's_love.htm">The Enduring Nature of God's Love</a></b><br>The refrain "His loving devotion endures forever" emphasizes that God's acts of judgment are also acts of love for His people, ensuring their freedom and well-being.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/deliverance_and_redemption.htm">Deliverance and Redemption</a></b><br>The deliverance from Egypt is a foreshadowing of the ultimate redemption through Christ. Just as God delivered Israel, He delivers us from sin through Jesus.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a></b><br>The repeated refrain in <a href="/bsb/psalms/136.htm">Psalm 136</a> encourages believers to remember and recount God's past faithfulness as a foundation for trust in His future promises.<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_can_a_merciful_god_justify_this.htm">Psalm 136:10 refers to striking down Egypt’s firstborn; how can a merciful God justify the death of innocent children? </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/meaning_of_'his_mercy_endures_forever'.htm">What does "His mercy endures forever" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'it_was_good'_mean.htm">What does 'His mercy endures forever' mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/136.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">For his mercy.--</span>Here the refrain, after the mention of the destruction of the Egyptian first-born, and subsequently after that of war and slaughter, sounds harsh to Christian ears. But the word mercy (<span class= "ital">khesed</span>) in the Hebrew motto implies distinctly <span class= "ital">covenant grace, </span>that special favour of Jehovah in which the heathen did not share, and which was often most signally shown in their destruction.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/136.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn.</span> The parallelism with <a href="/psalms/135.htm">Psalm 135</a>, here becomes very close, and so continues till the end of ver. 22. Five verses, however, are expanded into thirteen. <span class="cmt_word">For his mercy</span>, etc. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/136-10.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">He struck down</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמַכֵּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mak·kêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the firstborn</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּבְכוֹרֵיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(biḇ·ḵō·w·rê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1060.htm">Strong's 1060: </a> </span><span class="str2">Firstborn, chief</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Egypt</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭צְרַיִם</span> <span class="translit">(miṣ·ra·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4714.htm">Strong's 4714: </a> </span><span class="str2">Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa</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/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/136-10.htm">Psalm 136:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/136-10.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 136:10 To him who struck down the Egyptian (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/136-9.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 136:9"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:9" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/136-11.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 136:11"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 136:11" /></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>