Psalms 136:16
Psalms 136:16 in Multiple Translations
He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever.
To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
To him who took his people through the waste land: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
To him who led his people through the wilderness. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
Which led his people through the wildernes: for his mercie endureth for euer:
To Him leading His people in a wilderness, For to the age [is] His kindness.
to him who led his people through the wilderness, for his loving kindness endures forever;
To him who led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
He is the one who led his people safely through the desert; his faithful love for us endures forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 136:16
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Psalms 136:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/מוֹלִ֣יךְ
עַ֭מּ/וֹ
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
לְ/מוֹלִ֣יךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Prep | V-Hiphil
עַ֭מּ/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms | Suff
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Prep | N-ms
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 136:16
לְ/מוֹלִ֣יךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Prep | V-Hiphil
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
עַ֭מּ/וֹ
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms | Suff
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
בַּ/מִּדְבָּ֑ר
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Prep | N-ms
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 136:16
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 136:16 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:16
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:16
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:16
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:16
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
- Sermons on Psalms 136:16
Context — His Loving Devotion Endures Forever
14and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.
15but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.
16He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever.
17He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever. 18and slaughtered mighty kings— His loving devotion endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 8:15 | He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint. |
| 2 | Exodus 15:22 | Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea, and they went out into the Desert of Shur. For three days they walked in the desert without finding water. |
| 3 | Exodus 13:18 | So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt arrayed for battle. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 8:2 | Remember that these forty years the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness, so that He might humble you and test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep His commandments. |
| 5 | Psalms 77:20 | You led Your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. |
| 6 | Isaiah 49:10 | They will not hunger or thirst, nor will scorching heat or sun beat down on them. For He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. |
| 7 | Isaiah 63:11–14 | Then His people remembered the days of old, the days of Moses. Where is He who brought them through the sea with the shepherds of His flock? Where is the One who set His Holy Spirit among them, who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name. |
| 8 | Numbers 9:17–22 | Whenever the cloud was lifted from above the Tent, the Israelites would set out, and wherever the cloud settled, there the Israelites would camp. At the LORD’s command the Israelites set out, and at the LORD’s command they camped. As long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle, they remained encamped. Even when the cloud lingered over the tabernacle for many days, the Israelites kept the LORD’s charge and did not set out. Sometimes the cloud remained over the tabernacle for only a few days, and they would camp at the LORD’s command and set out at the LORD’s command. Sometimes the cloud remained only from evening until morning, and when it lifted in the morning, they would set out. Whether it was by day or by night, when the cloud was taken up, they would set out. Whether the cloud lingered for two days, a month, or longer, the Israelites camped and did not set out as long as the cloud remained over the tabernacle; but when it was lifted, they would set out. |
| 9 | Nehemiah 9:19 | You in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness. By day the pillar of cloud never turned away from guiding them on their path; and by the night the pillar of fire illuminated the way they should go. |
| 10 | Nehemiah 9:12 | You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel. |
Psalms 136:16 Summary
This verse reminds us that God led His people through the wilderness, a time of testing and trust, and that His loving devotion endures forever, as seen in Psalms 136:16. This means that God is always with us, guiding and protecting us, even when we feel lost or uncertain, just like He was with the Israelites in the book of Exodus. We can trust in His constant love and care, just as the Israelites did, and remember that His loving devotion is not limited to specific circumstances, but is a constant aspect of His character, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3. By trusting in God's loving devotion, we can have hope and comfort, knowing that He is always with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that God led His people through the wilderness?
This refers to the time when the Israelites were traveling from Egypt to the Promised Land, as described in the book of Exodus, and God guided and protected them along the way, as seen in Exodus 13:18 and Numbers 33:1-49. His loving devotion endures forever, just as it is stated in Psalms 136:16.
Why is the wilderness experience significant in the Bible?
The wilderness experience represents a time of testing, trust, and dependence on God, as seen in Deuteronomy 8:2-5, where God humbled and tested the Israelites to know what was in their hearts. This experience is also a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, as stated in Psalms 136:16.
How does this verse relate to the rest of Psalms 136?
This verse is part of a larger psalm that celebrates God's loving devotion and faithfulness throughout Israel's history, from creation to the conquest of Canaan, as seen in Psalms 136:1-24. Each stanza of the psalm ends with the refrain, 'His loving devotion endures forever,' emphasizing God's constant and enduring love.
What can we learn from God's loving devotion in this verse?
We can learn that God's love is not limited to specific circumstances or outcomes, but is a constant and enduring aspect of His character, as seen in Jeremiah 31:3 and Psalms 103:17. This truth can bring comfort, hope, and trust to believers, reminding us that God is always with us, even in difficult or uncertain times.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's guidance and protection in your own life, similar to the Israelites in the wilderness?
- What are some ways you can trust and depend on God's loving devotion in your current circumstances?
- How does the refrain 'His loving devotion endures forever' impact your understanding of God's character and love?
- In what ways can you reflect God's loving devotion to others, as seen in Psalms 136:16 and other scriptures like Matthew 22:37-40?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:16
To him which led his people through the wilderness,.... Where there was no path.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:16
To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
Through the wilderness; through that vast howling wilderness, where there was neither way nor provision; through which none but the Almighty God could have safely conducted them.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
Psalms 136:16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.Ver. 16. To him which led his people] As a horse, that they should not stumble, Isaiah 63:13; as a shepherd his sheep; providing for them so, as never was any prince so served in his greatest pomp.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
Verse 16. Which led his people through the wilderness] It was an astonishing miracle of God to support so many hundreds of thousands of people in a wilderness totally deprived of all necessaries for the life of man, and that for the space of forty years.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:16
16–22. Jehovah the Giver of the promised land. Cp. Psalms 135:10 ff.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:16
To him which led his people through the wilderness - For all the manifestations of his care during a period of forty years.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 136:16
16. See Exodus 13:18; Deuteronomy 8:15. Leading the people in the desert was as great a miracle as the exodus or the overthrow of the kings.
Sermons on Psalms 136:16
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Knowing God's Ways - Part 6 by Walter Beuttler | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Job and the challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of understanding God's ways and not losing faith in difficult time |
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The Life of Alice Hayes by Alice Hayes | Alice Hayes, a preacher in the Society of Friends, shares her personal journey of conversion, trials, and travails, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and trust in the Lord |
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The Scorpion by Harriet N. Cook | Harriet N. Cook discusses the significance of the scorpion as mentioned in the Bible, emphasizing its dangerous sting that can cause great pain and suffering, as described in Revel |
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To Prove Thee in the Wilderness - Part 3 by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches about the importance of knowing and understanding the ways of the Lord, emphasizing that true glory comes from understanding and knowing God's character of |
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Coming Up From the Wilderness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the Church of God, represented as a virgin bride of Christ, coming up from the wilderness, leaning upon her beloved, Jesus. The wilderness symbolizes th |
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Christ Made Perfect by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker shares his personal experience of being reconciled to God at a young age. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the purpose of Jesus' death on t |
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(Exodus) Exodus 15:22 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the experience of the Israelites after they crossed the Red Sea. Despite being redeemed and delivered from Egypt, they found themselves in th |