And made Israel to pass through the middle of it; for his loving kindness endures forever;
Parallel translations
- KJV And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
- BSB and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.
- NKJV And made Israel pass through the midst of it, For His mercy endures forever;
- NASB And allowed Israel to pass through the midst of it, For His faithfulness is everlasting;
- NLT He led Israel safely through, His faithful love endures forever.
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Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 3
- Exod 14:22The children of Israel went into the middle of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand, and on their left.
- Ps 106:9He rebuked the Red Sea also, and it was dried up; so he led them through the depths, as through a desert.
- Ps 78:13He split the sea, and caused them to pass through. He made the waters stand as a heap.
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