Psalm 136:7

7 To him that made the great lights: for his mercy endures for ever:

Psalm 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.

Psalm 136:7 In-Context

5 To him that by intelligence made the heavens: for his mercy endures for ever.

6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endures for ever.

7 To him that made the great lights: for his mercy endures for ever:

8 The sun to rule in the day: for his mercy endures for ever:

9 The moon and stars to rule in the night: for his mercy endures for ever.