Psalms 136:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

To God who made the great lights in the sky: because his love and kindness last forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse praises God as the creator of the sun, moon, and stars, emphasizing that his faithful love never ends.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm is part of the 'Great Hallel' sung during Jewish festivals, particularly Passover. The repeated phrase 'for his mercy endureth for ever' appears in all 26 verses, creating a responsive worship song where the congregation would likely join in the refrain. The 'great lights' refer to the sun and moon, which were often worshiped as gods by surrounding nations, but here are presented as God's creations.

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