Psalm 136:7

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

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 136:4-9

Psalms 136:4-9To Him who alone doeth great wonders. God the wonder-workerAltering a little the language of Coleridge, I would say, “All true science begins with wonder, and ends with wonder, and the space between is filled up with admiration. If we turn to Providence, the history of the nations, the history of the Church, what centuries of wonders pass before us! It is said that wise men only wonder once, and that is always; fools never wonder, because they are fools. The story of the Church is... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 136:7

Psa 136:7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy [endureth] for ever: Ver. 7. To him that made great lights ] Without which we should have no more comfort of the air we breathe in than the Egyptians had in that three days’ darkness. Now the sun and moon are called great luminaries, not great stars or bodies (for the sun is less than some stars, and the moon is least of all), first, for the excellence of light which these two do more abundantly impart to the earth; and, secondly, for the... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 136:7

Psalms 74:16, Psalms 74:17, Psalms 104:19, Genesis 1:14-Psalms :, Deuteronomy 4:19 Reciprocal: Genesis 1:16 - to rule Joshua 10:13 - So the sun Job 38:12 - commanded Psalms 8:3 - moon Psalms 148:3 - sun Jeremiah 31:35 - which giveth 2 Corinthians 4:6 - who read more