Psalms 136:7

7 To him that made great lights, for his loving-kindness [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 loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;

6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;

7 To him that made great lights, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;

8 The sun for rule over the day, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever,

9 The moon and stars for rule over the night, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever: