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Psalm 136

Psalm 136:3

His Loving Devotion Endures Forever · Psalm 136:1–26
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Translations

Modern
Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.
Traditional
O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Literal
Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for His loving devotion is forever;
Latin
Confitemini Domino dominorum, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

Notes

Psalms 136:1–3

The psalmist calls the community to praise the Lord, who is good and full of love. He is the true Lord over all people. Verse 1 echoes the poetic line in 2 Chronicles 5:13.

Psalms 136:1–26

This is the last of the Great Hallel psalms (Psalms 120–136). It uniquely repeats the phrase His loving devotion endures forever in every verse.

The hymn begins and ends with a call to praise (Psalm 136:1–3, 26). It declares the Lord as the Creator of everything and the Redeemer of Israel, both in ancient times (Psalm 136:10–22) and in the recent past (136:23–24).

Theme notes and profiles

Praise Psalms

Parallels

2 Chronicles 7:1–3

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Exodus, the Faithfulness Hallel Love Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Mercy of God: Sovereign God: Works of Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Thankfulness: Exemplified Thankfulness: should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God Thanksgiving: should be offered for the Goodness and Mercy of God The Mercy of God: Everlasting