“To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
The division of the Red Sea in two represents one of Scripture's most dramatic miracles, wherein the sea's waters parted to allow Israel passage. The act of division demonstrates power over nature itself and the suspension of natural law for covenant purposes. The miracle enabled Israel to escape; it drowned their pursuers. This verse presents the Red Sea crossing as quintessential expression of God's power to deliver His people against impossible odds. The wonder demonstrates that no barrier—natural or human—prevents God's purposes.
Church Fathers on Psalms 136:13
1. “Give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good, for His mercy endures for ever” Psalm 135:1. This Psalm contains the praise of God, and all its verses finish in the same way. Wherefore although many things are related here in praise of God, yet His mercy is most commended; for without this plain commendation, he, whom the Holy Spirit used to utter this Psalm, would have no verse be ended. Although after the judgment, by which at the end of the world the quick and the dead must…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a reflection on this verse
No reflections on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!