Psalms 136:7

7 He made the great lights:^[a] His love is eternal.

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 He made the heavens skillfully. His love is eternal.

6 He spread the land on the waters. His love is eternal.

7 He made the great lights: His love is eternal.

8 the sun to rule by day, His love is eternal.

9 the moon and stars to rule by night. His love is eternal.

Footnotes

• [a]. Gn 1:14-19