Psalms 136

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 136 of 150

1 O give thanks to Jehovah, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever.

2 O give thanks to the God of gods; for His mercy endures forever.

3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords; for His mercy endures forever;

4 to Him who alone does great wonders; for His mercy endures forever;

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Chapter Summary

An exhortation to give thanks to Jehovah for particular mercies.

Key Hebrew Words

נַ֭חֲלָה possession H5159 · TWOT 1342a
מִ֭צְרַיִם Egypt H4714 · TWOT 1235
בָּשָׂ֑ר flesh H1320 · TWOT 291a
נְטוּיָ֑ה stretch out H5186 · TWOT 1352
לֶ֭חֶם bread H3899 · TWOT 1105a

People & Context

Creation of the Heavens and Earth

God makes the heavens by understanding and spreads the earth on the waters, commanding them into existence.

Creation of Great Lights

God makes the sun to rule by day, and the moon and stars to rule by night.

Dividing the Sea of Reeds

God divides the Sea of Reeds, making Israel pass through, but shakes off Pharaoh and his army into the waters.

Timeline

Creation of the Heavens and Earth

God makes the heavens by understanding and spreads the earth on the waters, commanding them into existence.

Psalms 136:5-6
Creation of Great Lights

God makes the sun to rule by day, and the moon and stars to rule by night.

Psalms 136:7-9
Dividing the Sea of Reeds

God divides the Sea of Reeds, making Israel pass through, but shakes off Pharaoh and his army into the waters.

Psalms 136:13-15

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