What is the meaning of Psalm 135:9? He sent signs and wonders “He sent signs and wonders” (Psalm 135:9a). • The verb “sent” reminds us that the plagues were not random natural events; they were deliberate acts of God’s will (Exodus 7:3–5; Deuteronomy 34:11). • “Signs and wonders” point to miracles that reveal God’s character and power. They authenticated His covenant with Israel (Deuteronomy 4:34) and foreshadowed later redemptive acts, culminating in Christ’s earthly ministry of miracles (Acts 2:22). • These acts demonstrated that the Lord alone is God, refuting the false deities of Egypt (Exodus 12:12). into your midst, O Egypt “into your midst, O Egypt” (Psalm 135:9b). • God’s judgments landed squarely “in the middle” of Egyptian life—waters, livestock, crops, bodies—showing He controls every realm (Exodus 8:24; 9:25). • No corner of the nation was insulated. The same Lord who promised to “dwell among” His people (Exodus 29:45-46) also entered the enemy’s territory to deliver them. • By sending plagues into Egypt’s heartland, He exposed their vulnerabilities and proclaimed His supremacy (Jeremiah 32:20-21). against Pharaoh “against Pharaoh” (Psalm 135:9c). • Pharaoh embodied rebellion against God, boasting, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey His voice?” (Exodus 5:2). • Each plague stripped Pharaoh of perceived divine status and forced him to acknowledge the LORD’s power (Exodus 9:27; Romans 9:17). • God’s confrontation with Pharaoh illustrates His right to humble rulers and exalt His name among the nations (Psalm 2:10-11). and all his servants “and all his servants” (Psalm 135:9d). • Pharaoh’s court and officials shared responsibility for oppressing Israel (Exodus 1:13-14; 10:7). Judgment spread to every level of authority. • This underscores that no one is too high-ranking to escape accountability (Exodus 12:29-30; Revelation 6:15-17). • The plagues’ scope reassures believers that God’s justice is thorough and impartial: He vindicates His people and rectifies wrongs completely (Isaiah 45:24-25). summary Psalm 135:9 recalls God’s decisive intervention in Egypt: He personally dispatched miraculous judgments that penetrated the nation, confronted its proud ruler, and toppled every accomplice. The verse celebrates the LORD’s unmatched power, His faithfulness to deliver His covenant people, and His authority over every earthly power. Remembering these events fuels worship and trust today, assuring us that the same sovereign God still acts on behalf of those who belong to Him. |
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