Psalms 136:7

7 He made the sun and the moon; ¹ his love is eternal;

Psalms 136:7 Meaning and Commentary

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 ( Genesis 1:14-16 ) ;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever;
these lights continuing for the benefit of mankind.

Psalms 136:7 In-Context

5 By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal;

6 he built the earth on the deep waters; his love is eternal.

7 He made the sun and the moon; his love is eternal;

8 the sun to rule over the day; his love is eternal;

9 the moon and the stars to rule over the night; his love is eternal.

Cross References

• 1. 136.7-9Genesis 1.16.