Psalms 136:13

“to him who split the Sea of Reeds into parts, for his loyal love is forever.”

Psalms 136:13 · direct translation from the Hebrew
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Psalms 136:13, word by word

to him who splitגֹזֵרgozer

cut

To divide something into parts with one cut.

Where else “gozer” appears
the Seaיַםyam

sea

The sea, or a large lake.

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of Reedsסוּףsuf

reed

Tall shore plants; "the Sea of Rushes".

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into partsגְזָרִיםgezarim

piece

Piece, part cut off.

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his loyal loveחַסְדּchasd

loyal love

God's steadfast kindness, true to his covenant, never forsaking.

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is foreverעוֹלָםolam

forever

Time without end, beyond what a lifetime can see.

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The context

12with a strong hand and with an outstretched arm, for his loyal love is forever.

13 · This verse (above)

14and brought Israel through its midst, for his loyal love is forever.

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