Psalm 136 is a song of praise written shortly after the Return from the Babylonian Exile. It contains brief references to the legendary and historical evients in Israelite history.
Verses 5-9 are references to the first biblical creation story (Genesis 1:1-2:4a), showing that this had already been included in the Book of Genesis.
Verse 11 begins a summary of the Exodus from Egypt and the conquest of Canaan.
Verse 23 refers to the Babylonian Exile - "our low estate". Then verse 24 refers to the Return from Exile.
Psalm 136 is for responsive singing, each verse concluding: "For his (God) loving-kindness is to time indefinite."
Salvation History psalms are a type of Thanksgiving Psalm.
Psalm 136 is notable for its repetitive structure, emphasizing God's enduring mercy with the refrain "His love endures forever." It recounts key moments of Israel's history, such as creation, the deliverance from Egypt, and the journey through the wilderness. Each verse highlights God's mighty acts and faithfulness, reinforcing the theme of gratitude and praise. The psalm serves as a reminder of God's constant presence and benevolence throughout history.
Psalm 136:26.
Psalm 100:1 - Psalm 98:4 100:2 - Psalm 2:11 100:4 - see 95:2 100:5 - 136:1
Salvation history already happened. It is the fulfillment of the promise of redemption. History of salvation started long before and keeps on rolling until now.
Psalm 116:13 - I will take up the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord. [NKJV]
Psalm 136:1 - Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. [NKJV]
Salvation History is the story of how God saved his people
Psalm 136 is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, although the actual author is unknown. It is known for its repeated refrain "for his steadfast love endures forever," highlighting God's enduring love and faithfulness.
The significance of salvation history today is that it continues to be a widely held belief. Salvation history tells of the unfolding of actual human events that God has embodied.
Salvation History deals with the future as well as the past, as supposed to history which is just a recollection of past events