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John Gill

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

Adam Clarke

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:1

O give thanks unto the Lord: for he is good - This sentiment often occurs: the goodness of the Divine nature, both as a ground of confidence and of thanksgiving. For his mercy endureth for ever - These words, which are the burden of every verse, חסדו לעולם כי ki leolam chasdo , might be translated: "For his tender mercy is to the coming age:" meaning, probably, if the Psalm be prophetic, that peculiar display of his compassion, the redemption of the world by the Lord Jesus. These... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:2

The God of gods - האדנים לאדני ladonai haadonim . As adonai signifies director, etc., it may apply here, not to idols, for God is not their god; but to the priests and spiritual rulers; as Lord of lords may apply to kings and magistrates, etc. He is God and ruler over all the rulers of the earth, whether in things sacred or civil. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:4

Who alone doeth great wonders - Miracles. No power but that which is almighty can work miracles, נפלאות niphlaoth , the inversion, or suspension, or destruction of the laws of nature. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:5

By wisdom made the heavens - In the contrivance of the celestial bodies, in their relations, connexions, influences on each other, revolutions, etc., the wisdom of God particularly appears. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:6

Stretched out the earth above the waters - Or, upon the waters. This seems to refer to a central abyss of waters, the existence of which has not been yet disproved. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:7

Great lights - See the notes on the parallel passages in Genesis 1:1 , etc. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:10

Smote Egypt in their first-born - This was one of the heaviest of strokes: a great part of the rising generation was cut off; few but old persons and children left remaining. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:13

Divided the Red Sea into parts - Some of the Jews have imagined that God made twelve paths through the Red Sea, that each tribe might have a distinct passage. Many of the fathers were of the same opinion; but is this very likely? read more

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