Psalms 136:7

7 To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness [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 understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:

6 To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:

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

8 The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;

9 The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever: