Psalms 136:7

7 to him who made the great lights, for his grace continues 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 to him who skillfully made the heavens, for his grace continues forever;

6 to him who spread out the earth on the water, for his grace continues forever;

7 to him who made the great lights, for his grace continues forever;

8 the sun to rule the day, for his grace continues forever;

9 the moon and stars to rule the night, for his grace continues forever;