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Psalm 136

Psalm 136:9

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

Modern
…the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.
Traditional
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Literal
…the moon and stars for ruling over the night, for His loving devotion is forever;
Latin
…lunam et stellas in potestatem noctis, quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
…the moon and stars to govern the night. 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 Moon 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 Thankfulness: Exemplified The Mercy of God: Everlasting The Moon: Appointed: To Rule the Night The Stars: God: Appointed to Give Light by Night