Psalms 136:7
Psalms 136:7 in Multiple Translations
He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever.
To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
To him who made great lights: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
To him who made the lights above. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
Which made great lightes: for his mercie endureth for euer:
To Him making great lights, For to the age [is] His kindness.
to him who made the great lights, for his loving kindness endures forever;
To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom, in the day of Jerusalem: Who say: Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
He is the one who created great lights in the sky; his faithful love for us endures forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 136:7
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Psalms 136:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ֭/עֹשֵׂה
אוֹרִ֣ים
גְּדֹלִ֑ים
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
לְ֭/עֹשֵׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Prep | V-Qal
אוֹרִ֣ים
ʼôwr
H216
light
N-cp
גְּדֹלִ֑ים
gâdôwl
H1419
Great (Sea)
Adj
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 136:7
לְ֭/עֹשֵׂה
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Prep | V-Qal
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אוֹרִ֣ים
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
N-cp
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
גְּדֹלִ֑ים
gâdôwl
H1419
"Great (Sea)"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 136:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 136:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:7
- Sermons on Psalms 136:7
Context — His Loving Devotion Endures Forever
5By His insight He made the heavens. 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. 9the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 4:19 | When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven. |
| 2 | Psalms 104:19 | He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set. |
| 3 | Genesis 1:14–19 | And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to distinguish between the day and the night, and let them be signs to mark the seasons and days and years. And let them serve as lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth.” And it was so. God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well. God set these lights in the expanse of the sky to shine upon the earth, to preside over the day and the night, and to separate the light from the darkness. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the fourth day. |
| 4 | Psalms 74:16–17 | The day is Yours, and also the night; You established the moon and the sun. You set all the boundaries of the earth; You made the summer and winter. |
Psalms 136:7 Summary
Psalms 136:7 tells us that God made the great lights, which are the sun, moon, and stars, and that His loving devotion endures forever. This means that God's love for us is constant and never-ending, just like the sun rising every morning (as seen in Psalms 113:3). We can trust in God's faithful love, just as the earth trusts in the sun to rise and set every day (as described in Genesis 8:22). By remembering God's creation and His loving devotion, we can worship and praise Him for His amazing works, as seen in Psalms 19:1-6.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the great lights mentioned in Psalms 136:7?
The great lights refer to the sun, moon, and stars, as mentioned in the surrounding verses, Psalms 136:8-9, and are also described in Genesis 1:14-19 as part of God's creation.
Why does the phrase 'His loving devotion endures forever' repeat in Psalms 136?
The repetition of 'His loving devotion endures forever' emphasizes God's eternal and unwavering love for His people, as seen in Psalms 136:5-9, and is a reminder of His faithfulness, as promised in Deuteronomy 7:9.
How does Psalms 136:7 relate to the creation story in Genesis?
Psalms 136:7 is a poetic reflection on God's creation, specifically highlighting the creation of the great lights, which is also described in Genesis 1:14-19, demonstrating God's power and wisdom in creation, as seen in Isaiah 40:26.
What can we learn about God's character from Psalms 136:7?
From Psalms 136:7, we learn that God is a loving and faithful Creator, who not only created the world but also sustains it, as seen in Colossians 1:17, and His loving devotion endures forever, demonstrating His eternal commitment to His people, as promised in Jeremiah 31:3.
Reflection Questions
- How does the creation of the great lights in Psalms 136:7 reflect God's power and wisdom?
- What does the repetition of 'His loving devotion endures forever' mean to you personally, and how can you apply it to your life?
- How can you worship and praise God for His creation, as described in Psalms 136:7?
- What are some ways you can see God's loving devotion in your life, and how can you respond to it?
- How does the truth of God's eternal love and faithfulness, as seen in Psalms 136:7, bring you comfort and hope?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:7
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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:7
To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: To him that made great lights ... The sun to rule by day ... The moon and stars to rule by night - i:e., in relation to this earth and
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:7
Psalms 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 effects they work; the sun by his access making all green and flourishing, and the contrary by his recess; the moon by its various aspect causing humours and marrows to increase or decrease, &c.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 136:7
(7) Lights.—An unusual word, meaning light itself, and not luminaries. But possibly the poet wished in one phrase to combine Genesis 1:3; Genesis 1:14-15.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 136:7
Verse 7. Great lights] See the notes on the parallel passages in Genesis, &c. Genesis 1:14-18
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:7
4–9. Jehovah the Creator.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:7
To him that made great lights - Genesis 1:14. The sun and the moon are here particularly referred to.
Sermons on Psalms 136:7
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Genesis #02 Ch. 1:2 Creation or Re-Creation by Chuck Missler | In this sermon, Chuck Mitzvah discusses Genesis chapter 1, verses 2 and 3. He mentions that in the previous study, they covered various topics including biblical background and Ein |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 1:1-18 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the creation of the earth and the existence of a designer. They explain that on the first day of creation, God brought the earth out of darkne |
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(Genesis) Genesis 1:6-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the firmament as mentioned in the Bible. They explain that the firmament refers to the space or air between the waters above an |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis 8-9 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the limitations of human language in describing the glory and beauty of God. He emphasizes that while we use anthropomorphic terms to describe |
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(Genesis) 3 - the Creation Continued by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the creation of the universe as described in the book of Genesis. He references a statement by geochemist Professor Harrison Brown, who sugges |
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Eternity to Eternity 08 Genesis 1:14 by Joseph Balsan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the concept of salvation and how it is available to anyone who accepts it. He refers to the Bible verse in Genesis 1:14-19, where God create |
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Semi-Spiritual Christians by Daniel Steele | Daniel Steele preaches about the importance of progressing from a state of spiritual twilight to experiencing the fullness of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need for a deeper wor |