Psalm 136

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:13

To him which divided the Red Sea into parts ; literally, into section—cut it, as it were, in two (see Exodus 14:21 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:13

Overcoming natural obstacles. "Divided the sea in sunder." The peculiarity of the account given us of this miracle wrought for the deliverance of Israel is that it gives so distinctly the natural agencies by which it was wrought. A certain natural obstacle had to be overcome, and it was overcome by such forces as man would have used if he had had the nature-forces in his control. We can distinctly recognize the suitability of the agencies. But here the true miracle comes in. There was no... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:14

And made Israel to pass through the midst of it (see Exodus 14:22 , Exodus 14:29 ; Exodus 15:19 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:15

But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea (see Exodus 14:27 , Exodus 14:28 ; Exodus 15:1-10 ). That the Pharaoh's death in the Red Sea is not necessarily implied has been shown in the comment on Exodus. For his mercy , etc. Severity to their adversaries was "mercy" to Israel, who could not otherwise have been delivered. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:16

To him which led his people through the wilderness ( Exodus 13:20-22 ; Exodus 40:36-38 ; Deuteronomy 8:15 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:16

Providential guidance. "Which led his people." The addition, "through the wilderness," is significant and suggestive, because a wilderness is distinctly a pathless region, in which mere human skill is baffled. And it reminds us that Israel was provided for and guided for thirty-eight long years in such a region. Surely Israel ought to have said, "God's providence is mine inheritance." Is it a gain or a loss that we have ceased to recognize or to speak much of God's providence? It was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:20

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