Psalms 136:7

7 He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever.

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 insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.

6 He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.

7 He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever.

8 the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.

9 the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.