Psalm 136

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:21

And gave their land for an heritage (see Joshua 12:1-6 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:21-22

Fulfillment of race-missions. "And gave their land for an heritage." The Amorites had their race-mission; when it was fulfilled they had to pass away, and their land had to be occupied by another race, which also had its peculiar mission. It has been pointed out that no absolutely original and independent race ever existed on the face of the earth. No race has a simple beginning, and no race can unfold without streams of life pouring into it from outside and modifying its character. This... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:22

Even an heritage unto Israel his servant (comp. Psalms 135:12 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:23

Who remembered us in our low estate . When we were brought low. The time meant is probably that of the Babylonian captivity, which is the subject of the next psalm. For his mercy , etc. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:23

Remembered of God. We were so; for— I. WE WERE ALL IN " LOW ESTATE ." 1. By inherited nature inclining us to sin . 2. By our own actual sin . 3. By our subjection to earthly care and sorrow . 4. By death overtaking us all . II. BUT GOD REMEMBERED US . 1. He might have acted far otherwise . Condemned us all to death, or forgotten us and left us to go our own ways. 2. But he remembered us. Indeed, though it seemed to our eye... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:23

The Divine dealing with the humiliated. "Who remembered us in our low estate." This closing portion of the psalm proves its association with the restored exiles. That long time in Babylon was ever thought of and spoken of as the great time of national humiliation. Never before had the national life been broken up, the national capital been in the hands of the enemy, and laid in ruins, or the temple, as the center of the religious life of the nation, destroyed. Humiliation expresses... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:24

And hath redeemed us from our enemies ; rather, and redeemed us—or , "snatched us"—from our enemies. For his mercy , etc. read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:25

Who giveth food to all flesh . Has a care, i . e ; not only for man, but also for animals (comp. Psalms 104:27 ; Psalms 145:15 ; Psalms 147:9 ; Jonah 4:11 ). For his mercy , etc. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:26

Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven , "The God of heaven" is a favorite designation of God in the Books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Daniel ( Ezra 1:2 ; Ezra 5:11 , Ezra 5:12 ; Ezra 6:9 , Ezra 6:10 ; Ezra 7:12 , Ezra 7:21 ; Nehemiah 1:4 , Nehemiah 1:5 ; Nehemiah 2:4 , Nehemiah 2:20 ; Daniel 2:18 , Daniel 2:19 , Daniel 2:37 , Daniel 2:44 ). It was a phrase known to the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and the Persians. For his mercy endureth forever . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 136

This psalm also has no title to indicate the author, or to explain the occasion on which it was composed. It is a psalm of very special construction, and stands alone in the form of its poetry. The peculiarity consists in repeating at the close of each verse the language “for his mercy endureth forever.” This is a kind of refrains, and may have been designed, in public worship, to be a response by a choir, or by the people. That it may have been intended to be so used cannot be disproved, nor... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:21-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 136:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 136

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