Psalms 136:11

"to him who struck down the Egyptian firstborn, for his loving kindness endures forever;"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's sovereign mercy in delivering Israel by striking down Egypt’s firstborn, demonstrating His enduring lovingkindness. It underscores how God’s actions, even those that seem severe, are ultimately for the sake of His people and reveal His eternal grace.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And brought Israel out from among them -From the land of Egypt. By all the wonders manifested in their deliverance, and in conducting them out of the land so that they should escape from their pursuers. For his mercy ... -His mercy in this respect was to be measured by all that there was of power in conducting them forth in safety, and by the results of it.

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