Psalms 136:8 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The sun to rule during the day, because his love lasts forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is praising God for creating the sun to govern the daytime, emphasizing that God's faithful love never ends.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of Psalm 136, known as the 'Great Hallel,' which was sung during major Jewish festivals like Passover. The psalm celebrates God's creative power and ongoing faithfulness to Israel, with each verse ending in the refrain 'for his mercy endureth for ever.' This particular verse references God's creation of the sun on the fourth day as described in Genesis.

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