“And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:”
Israel passing through the sea's midst presents the people as beneficiaries of divine miracle; the parted waters enabled their escape where no natural path existed. The contrast between Israel's safe passage and the sea's subsequent return (implied) establishes that God's care for His people and judgment against their enemies work together. This verse emphasizes that protection is not accidental byproduct but intentional divine action directing events toward Israel's benefit.
Church Fathers on Psalms 136:14
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
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