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Psalm 136

Psalm 136:7

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

Modern
He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever.
Traditional
To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Literal
…to the One making great the lights—for His loving devotion is forever—
Latin
Qui fecit luminaria magna, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus:

Original

Hebrew
English
He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever.

Notes

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

Astronomy: General Scriptures Concerning Blessing: Temporal, from God God: Creator God: Mercy of God: Providence of God: Works of Moon: Created by God Praise is Due to God on Account of His Mercy Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Stars: Created by God Sun: Created Thankfulness: Exemplified The Mercy of God: Everlasting