Psalm 136:7

7 who made the great lights— His love endures forever.

Psalm 136:7 in Other Translations

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

7 to him who made the great lights, for his steadfast love endures forever;

7 Give thanks to him who made the heavenly lights— His faithful love endures forever.

7 The God who filled the skies with light, His love never quits.

7 To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:

7 to the one who made the great lights-- because his mercy endures forever.

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

7 He made the great lights in the sky. "His faithful love continues forever."

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 who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.

6 who spread out the earth upon the waters, His love endures forever.

7 who made the great lights— His love endures forever.

8 the sun to govern the day, His love endures forever.

9 the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

Cross References

• 1. Genesis 1:14,16; Psalms 74:16; James 1:17