Psalms 136:7

7 to Him that made great lights, for His mercy endureth for ever;

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 to Him that by wisdom made the heavens, for His mercy endureth for ever;

6 to Him that stretched out the earth above the waters, for His mercy endureth for ever;

7 to Him that made great lights, for His mercy endureth for ever;

8 the sun to rule by day, for His mercy endureth for ever;

9 the moon and stars to rule by night, for His mercy endureth for ever;