PSALM 136 :-. The theme is the same as that of Psalm 135. God should be praised for His works of creation and providence, His deliverance and care of His people, and judgments on their enemies, and His goodness to all. The chorus to every verse is in terms of that of Psalms 106:1; Psalms 118:1-4, and was perhaps used as the Amen by the people, in worship (compare 1 Chronicles 16:36; Psalms 105:45). read more
1-3. The divine titles denote supremacy. read more
5, 6. by wisdom—or, "in wisdom" (Psalms 104:24). made—literally, "maker of." above the waters—or, "higher than the waters" (Psalms 104:24- :). read more
12. Compare similar expressions (Exodus 3:20; Deuteronomy 4:34, &c.). read more
15. overthrew—literally, "shook off," as in :-, as a contemptuous rejection of a reptile. read more
23. remembered us—or, "for us" (Psalms 132:1). our low estate—that is, captivity. read more
24. And hath redeemed us—or, literally, "snatched us"—alluding to the sudden deliverance effected by the overthrow of Babylon. read more
25. To the special favors to His people is added the record of God's goodness to all His creatures (compare Matthew 6:30). read more
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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 136:23
Psalms 136:23. Who remembered us in our low estate— It is not easy to translate otherwise. But as the original is לנו lanu, to us, it means that God remembered in their favour; remembered to them what was past, and his covenant made with their forefathers; In their low estate, when they were severely afflicted for their sins, and in danger of being thrown out of the good land into which he had brought them. See Judges, chap. ii, iii, 4: REFLECTIONS.—1st, Repeated calls are needful for us, who... read more