Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136
An exhortation to give thanks to God for various mercies granted to all men, Psalm 136:1-9 ; particularly to the Israelites in Egypt, Psalm 136:10-12 ; at the Red Sea, Psalm 136:13-15 ; in the wilderness, Psalm 136:16-20 ; and in the promised land, Psalm 136:21 , Psalm 136:22 ; for the redemption of the captives from Babylon Psalm 136:23 , Psalm 136:24 ; and for his providential mercies to all, Psalm 136:25 , Psalm 136:26 . This Psalm is little else than a repetition of... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 136:26
O give thanks unto the God of heaven ,.... the Maker of it, in which the glory of his wisdom and power is displayed; the possessor of it, where he dwells, has his throne, and keeps his court; from whence all blessings, temporal and spiritual, come and where he has prepared glory and happiness for his people hereafter, a house eternal in the heavens, an inheritance reserved there, a better and a more enduring substance; for his mercy endureth for ever ; for though the above character is... read more