Psalms 136:24

24 and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever.

Psalms 136:24 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
English Standard Version (ESV)
24 and rescued us from our foes, for his steadfast love endures forever;
New Living Translation (NLT)
24 He saved us from our enemies. His faithful love endures forever.
The Message Bible (MSG)
24 Rescued us from the trampling boot, His love never quits.
American Standard Version (ASV)
24 And hath delivered us from our adversaries; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
24 He snatched us from the grasp of our enemies-- because his mercy endures forever.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
24 and rescued us from our foes. His love is eternal.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
24 He set us free from our enemies. "His faithful love continues forever."

Psalms 136:24 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:24

And hath redeemed us from our enemies
Temporal enemies, tyrants, and oppressors: and spiritual ones, sin, Satan, the world, the law, death, and hell;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
as is clearly seen in redemption by Jesus Christ, where mercy and truth have met together; and which is a distinguishing mercy to the sons of men, not granted to angels.

Psalms 136:24 In-Context

22 an inheritance to his servant Israel. His love endures forever.
23 He remembered us in our low estate His love endures forever.
24 and freed us from our enemies. His love endures forever.
25 He gives food to every creature. His love endures forever.
26 Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Joshua 10:14; S Nehemiah 9:28
  • 2. S Deuteronomy 6:19; Psalms 107:2
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