Psalms 136:16 meaning and explanation

He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalms 136:16, Berean Standard Bible

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Psalm 136 is a litany, likely sung with a leader naming each act of God and the congregation answering, "His loving devotion endures forever." Verse 16 recalls the years between Egypt and the promised land, when God guided Israel through the wilderness. The Hebrew word rendered "loving devotion" is chesed, meaning steadfast covenant kindness.

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