Psalm 136:7

7 To Him that made ohrim gedolim (great lights); ki l’olam chasdo.

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 tevunah (understanding) made HaShomayim; ki l’olam chasdo.

6 To Him that stretched out ha’aretz above the mayim; ki l’olam chasdo.

7 To Him that made ohrim gedolim (great lights); ki l’olam chasdo.

8 The shemesh to rule by yom; ki l’olam chasdo.

9 The yarei’ach and kokhavim to rule by lailah; ki l’olam chasdo.