Psalms 136
His Steadfast Love Endures Forever
1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Grace: Psalms 106:1, 107:1, 118:1, 1 Chronicles 16:34, 16:41, 2 Chronicles 7:3, 20:21, Ezra 3:11, Jeremiah 33:11, Luke 1:50 +5
2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. References God: Psalms 97:9, Exodus 18:11, Deuteronomy 10:17, Joshua 22:22, 2 Chronicles 2:5, Daniel 2:47
3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. References Lord: 1 Timothy 6:15, Revelation 17:14
4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. Parallel theme: Psalms 72:18, 86:10, Exodus 15:11, Job 5:9, Revelation 15:3
5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. Creation: Psalms 33:6, 104:24, Genesis 1:1, Jeremiah 10:12, 51:15
6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:2, Genesis 1:9, Job 26:7, 37:18, Isaiah 40:22, 42:5, 44:24, Jeremiah 10:12, Zechariah 12:1 +4
7 To him that made great lights: for his mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. endureth for ever:
8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: Parallel theme: Psalms 148:3
9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: References Egypt: Psalms 78:51, 135:8, Exodus 12:12, 12:29. Parallel theme: Psalms 105:36
11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever: References Israel: Exodus 12:51. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:52, 105:37, Exodus 13:3, 13:17
12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. endureth for ever. Parallel theme: Exodus 6:6, Deuteronomy 4:34, Jeremiah 32:21
13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: Parallel theme: Psalms 78:13
14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever: References Israel: Exodus 14:22. Parallel theme: Psalms 106:9
15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. Parallel theme: Psalms 78:53, 135:9
16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever. Parallel theme: Psalms 77:20, Exodus 13:18, 15:22, Deuteronomy 8:2, 8:15
17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. endureth for ever:
18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: Kingdom: Deuteronomy 29:7
20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: Kingdom: Numbers 21:33
21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercyMercy: רַחֲמִים (Rachamim). The Hebrew rachamim (רַחֲמִים) derives from 'womb' (rechem), suggesting tender, maternal compassion. God's mercies are 'new every morning' (Lamentations 3:23), showing His compassionate nature. endureth for ever.
23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: Parallel theme: Psalms 102:17, 113:7, 116:6, 142:6, Genesis 8:1, Deuteronomy 32:36, Isaiah 63:9, Luke 1:48, 1:52 +4
24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. Grace: Exodus 15:13. Redemption: Psalms 107:2, Deuteronomy 15:15, Isaiah 63:9, Titus 2:14
25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. Parallel theme: Psalms 104:27, 145:15, 147:9
26 O give thanks unto the God of heavenHeaven: שָׁמַיִם (Shamayim). The Hebrew shamayim (שָׁמַיִם) means heaven or sky—God's dwelling place and the realm above earth. 'The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's' (Psalm 115:16), yet 'the heaven of heavens cannot contain Him' (1 Kings 8:27).: for his mercy endureth for ever. References God: Psalms 115:3, Nehemiah 1:4, Jonah 1:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 123:1