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Verse 136

Psalms 136:7

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

Bible in Basic English

To him who made great lights: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Free Bible Version

To him who made the lights above. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

Which made great lightes: for his mercie endureth for euer:

King James (Authorized) Version

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

One Unity Resource Bible

To him who made the great lights; for his mercies are to eternity:

Translation for Translators

He is the one who created great lights in the sky; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

to him who made great lights, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever.

Noah Webster Bible

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

World English Bible

to him who made the great lights, for his loving kindness endures forever;

Young's Literal Translation

To Him making great lights, For to the age [is] His kindness.

Context

His Loving Devotion Endures Forever

⁶He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever. ⁷He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever. ⁸the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.

Summary

Psalm 136:7 highlights God's power and sovereignty over creation by acknowledging Him as the one who made the great lights, including the sun to rule the day and the moon and stars to rule the night. This verse emphasizes God's role as the Creator and sustainer of the universe, showcasing His wisdom and majesty in establishing the order of the heavens. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and provision, as He continues to govern the celestial bodies for the benefit of all humanity. The verse inspires awe and gratitude towards God for His magnificent work in the heavens, reflecting His glory and eternal nature.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

To him that made great lights,.... For the inhabitants of the world to walk and work by, to do all the business of life in a comfortable manner; and which is an instance of mercy and goodness; see Gen 1:14; for his mercy endureth for ever; these lights continuing for the benefit of mankind.

Psalms 136:7

His Loving Devotion Endures Forever

⁶He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever. ⁷He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever. ⁸the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.

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Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

Bible in Basic English

To him who made great lights: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

Free Bible Version

To him who made the lights above. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.

Geneva Bible 1599

Which made great lightes: for his mercie endureth for euer:

King James (Authorized) Version

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

One Unity Resource Bible

To him who made the great lights; for his mercies are to eternity:

Translation for Translators

He is the one who created great lights in the sky; his faithful love for us endures forever.

Unlocked Literal Bible

to him who made great lights, for his covenant faithfulness endures forever.

Noah Webster Bible

To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:

World English Bible

to him who made the great lights, for his loving kindness endures forever;

Young's Literal Translation

To Him making great lights, For to the age [is] His kindness.