Psalm 136:2

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 136:1-26

Shall we turn now our Bibles to Psalms 136:1-26 . Throughout the one-hundred-and-thirty-sixth psalm, we have the repeated phrase, "For His mercy endureth forever." And this is repeated in each of the verses throughout the entire psalm. And so he begins the psalm by an exhortation of giving thanks.O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever ( Psalms 136:1 ).Over and over in the psalms, this is a repeated kind of a refrain. Remember this is their songbook, and so... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 136:1-26

This psalm has no title in the Hebrew, and the author is unknown. It is reckoned the grand Te Deum of the Hebrew choir. The repetitions at the end of every verse, have correspondent examples in Greek and Latin poetry. This should not be done, except for great emphases. Psalms 136:1 . For his mercy endureth for ever. Hebrews כי לעולם חסדו Ki le-ôlam chasdo. The Hebrew word ôlam, as in Psalms 90:2, from everlasting to everlasting thou art God, when applied either to God, or to his... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 136:1-26

Psalms 136:1-26O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good.The eternity or God’s goodnessThis is a reason for praising Him--I. In the material universe (Psalms 136:1-9). When the grandeur of nature overawes you, when its terrific phenomena, thunders, earthquakes, volcanoes seem to overwhelm you, still praise Him. There is goodness in all.II. In the history of mankind (Psalms 136:10-26).1. In the deliverance of His people (Psalms 136:10-16).2. In the destruction of despots (verses 17-22).3. In... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 136:2

Psa 136:2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy [endureth] for ever. Ver. 2. For his mercy endureth for ever ] This is the foot or burden of the whole song; neither is it any idle repetition, but a notable expression of the saints’ unsatisfiableness in praising God for his never failing mercy. These heavenly birds, having got a note, record it over and over. In the last psalm there are but six verses, yet twelve Hallelujahs. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 136:2

the God: Psalms 82:1, Psalms 97:7, Psalms 97:9, Exodus 18:11, Deuteronomy 10:17, Joshua 22:22, 2 Chronicles 2:5, Daniel 2:47 Reciprocal: Psalms 57:2 - God most Daniel 11:36 - the God Revelation 17:14 - Lord read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Psalms 136:2

O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.The God of gods — Who is infinitely superior to all that are called gods, whether angels, or princes, or idols. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 136:2-3

2, 3 . God of gods… Lord of lords Quoted from Deuteronomy 10:17. Compare “King of kings and Lord of lords,” Revelation 19:16. It is the highest ascription of absolute supremacy to the true God, the title “God” denoting his absolute power, and “Lord” his sovereign dominion. The plural form, “gods, lords,” (Hebrew, eloheem, adoneem,) whether applied to idols or human rulers, comprehends all that the nations conceived of power and government, in heaven and earth, over which is enthroned God... read more