Psalms 136:8

8 The sun into the power of the day. (The sun to have power over the day.)

Psalms 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 ) .

Psalms 136:8 In-Context

6 Which made steadfast [the] earth on waters. (Who made the earth firm upon the waters.)

7 Which made great lights. (Who made the great lights.)

8 The sun into the power of the day. (The sun to have power over the day.)

9 The moon and the stars into power of the night. (The moon and the stars to have power over the night.)

10 Which smote Egypt with the first engendered things of them. (Who struck down the first-born of the Egyptians.)