Psalms 136:7

7 To him who made great lights: for his mercy is unchanging 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 who by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

6 To him by whom the earth was stretched out over the waters: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

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

8 The sun to have rule by day: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.

9 The moon and the stars to have rule by night: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.