The sun: Psalms 148:3; Jeremiah 31:35; Matthew 5:45
to rule: Heb. for the rulings
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Psalms 136:8
Psalms 136:8
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Psalms 136 — OverviewPsalms 136 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe scope of this psalm is the same with that of the foregoing psalm,
but there is something very singular in the composition of it; for the
latter half of each verse is the same, repeated throughout the psalm,…Psalms 136 — OverviewPsalms 136 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 136:1, An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.Psalms 136 — OverviewPsalms 136 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis psalm was very probably composed by David, and given to the Levites to sing every day, 1Ch 16:41. Solomon his son followed his example, and made use of them in singing at the dedication of the temple, 2Ch 7:3; as…Psalms 136:1-9Psalms 136:1-9 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThe duty we are here again and again called to is to give thanks, to
offer the sacrifice of praise continually, not the fruits of our ground
or cattle, but the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name, Heb.…Psalms 136:8Psalms 136:8 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe sun to rule by day,.... Which is the greater light, Ge 1:16;for his mercy [endureth] for ever: this great light, so beneficial to the earth and the inhabitants of it, which was made near six thousand years ago,…