Praise ye him, sun and moon. Objects of worship to most heathen nations, but here called upon to join in the chorus of praise to God. Praise him, all ye stars of light; i.e. ye brilliant stars, that light up the heaven at night.
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Psalms 148:3
Psalms 148:3
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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