To him who smote Egypt, &c. “From the works of creation the psalmist proceeds to those of providence and grace; and celebrates that mercy which rescued Israel from oppression; brought them out of the house of bondage; divided the sea to make a way for them; supported and conducted them through a waste, howling wilderness; crushed the might and power of those who opposed them; and, at length, settled them in the inheritance promised to their fathers.” Two or three expressions in these verses we shall just notice. Which divided the Red sea into parts Into two parts, between which he opened a path, giving his people courage to pass through, as without danger so without fear: which latter was an instance of his power over men's hearts, as the former was of his power over the waters. But overthrew Hebrew, ונפר, et excussit, and shook off, Pharaoh, &c. “This translation gives an image of locusts. They fell into the sea like a swarm of locusts:” see Mudge. Which led his people through the wilderness Through that vast howling wilderness where there was neither way nor provision; through which none but Almighty God could have safely conducted them.
Related Commentaries of Psalms 136:10
Psalms 136:10-16
10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15 But overthrewb Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.