Psalms 136:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Give thanks to the Lord who rules over all other lords, because his loving kindness lasts forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse calls us to thank God as the supreme ruler because his love and mercy never end.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 136 is known as the 'Great Hallel' and was sung during major Jewish festivals, particularly Passover. The phrase 'for his mercy endureth for ever' appears in every single verse of this psalm (26 times total), creating a powerful refrain of God's eternal faithfulness. This was likely a responsive psalm where the congregation would sing the refrain together.

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