Psalm 136:8

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

Psalm 136:8 in Other Translations

8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:

8 the sun to rule over the day, for his steadfast love endures forever;

8 the sun to rule the day, His faithful love endures forever.

8 The sun to watch over the day, His love never quits.

8 The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;

8 the sun to rule the day-- because his mercy endures forever.

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

8 He made the sun to rule over the day. "His faithful love continues forever."

Psalm 136:8 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 136:8

The sun to rule by day
Which is the greater light, ( Genesis 1:16 ) ;

for his mercy [endureth] for ever:
this great light, so beneficial to the earth and the inhabitants of it, which was made near six thousand years ago, still continues, and will to the end of time; enlightening the world, warming the air and earth, imparting its light and heat to all creatures on it, and influencing the earth to bring forth a variety of things for the use and delight of mankind, called "the precious things [brought] forth by the sun", ( Deuteronomy 33:14 ) ; an emblem of a more beneficial light, in which the rich grace and mercy of God appear, and for which we have reason to give thanks; even the sun of righteousness, the Messiah, the light of the world, the author of the light of nature, grace, and glory; and who will continue as long as the sun, and when that shall be no more, ( Malachi 4:2 ) ( Psalms 72:17 ) .

Psalm 136:8 In-Context

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.

10 to him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt His love endures forever.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 1:16