Psalms 136:8
Psalms 136:8 in Multiple Translations
the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.
The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
The sun to have rule by day: for his mercy is unchanging for ever.
The sun to rule the day. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
As the sunne to rule the day: for his mercie endureth for euer:
The sun to rule by day, For to the age [is] His kindness.
the sun to rule by day, for his loving kindness endures forever;
The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
O daughter of Babylon, miserable: blessed shall he be who shall repay thee thy payment which thou hast paid us.
He created the sun to shine in the daytime; his faithful love for us endures forever.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 136:8
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Psalms 136:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֶת
הַ֭/שֶּׁמֶשׁ
לְ/מֶמְשֶׁ֣לֶת
בַּ/יּ֑וֹם
כִּ֖י
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ֭/שֶּׁמֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
sun
Art | N-cs
לְ/מֶמְשֶׁ֣לֶת
memshâlâh
H4475
dominion
Prep | N-cs
בַּ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
forever
Prep | N-ms
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
kindness
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 136:8
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ֭/שֶּׁמֶשׁ
shemesh
H8121
"sun"
Art | N-cs
The sun, or shemesh, represents not just the celestial body, but also east or west direction, and even objects that shine like battlements. It is often used to describe the rising or setting of the sun.
Definition: 1) sun 1a) sun 1b) sunrise, sun-rising, east, sun-setting, west (of direction) 1c) sun (as object of illicit worship) 1d) openly, publicly (in other phrases) 1e) pinnacles, battlements, shields (as glittering or shining)
Usage: Occurs in 127 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] east side(-ward), sun (rising), [phrase] west(-ward), window. See also H1053 (בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ). See also: Genesis 15:12; Psalms 104:19; Psalms 19:5.
לְ/מֶמְשֶׁ֣לֶת
memshâlâh
H4475
"dominion"
Prep | N-cs
This Hebrew word means having control or power over something, like a king ruling his kingdom. It's used to describe God's dominion over the world. In the Bible, it appears in Psalm 103:22 to describe God's rule over all His creation.
Definition: 1) rule, dominion, realm 1a) rule, dominion, realm, domain 1b) rule 1c) rule, dominion (of God)
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: dominion, government, power, to rule. See also: Genesis 1:16; Psalms 145:13; Psalms 103:22.
בַּ/יּ֑וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
כִּ֖י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
לְ/עוֹלָ֣ם
ʻôwlâm
H5769
"forever"
Prep | N-ms
This word means forever or always, describing something that lasts an eternity. It is used in the Bible to describe God's eternal nature and his lasting promises.
Definition: : old/ancient 1) long duration, antiquity, futurity, for ever, ever, everlasting, evermore, perpetual, old, ancient, world 1a) ancient time, long time (of past) 1b) (of future) 1b1) for ever, always 1b2) continuous existence, perpetual 1b3) everlasting, indefinite or unending future, eternity
Usage: Occurs in 413 OT verses. KJV: alway(-s), ancient (time), any more, continuance, eternal, (for, (n-)) ever(-lasting, -more, of old), lasting, long (time), (of) old (time), perpetual, at any time, (beginning of the) world ([phrase] without end). Compare H5331 (נֶצַח), H5703 (עַד). See also: Genesis 3:22; 1 Kings 8:13; Psalms 5:12.
חַסְדּֽ/וֹ
chêçêd
H2617
"kindness"
N-ms | Suff
This word refers to kindness, mercy, or pity, often used to describe God's loving actions towards humanity. It is translated as 'favour', 'kindness', or 'mercy' in the KJV. It emphasizes God's loving character.
Definition: goodness, kindness, faithfulness
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: favour, good deed(-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing. See also: Genesis 19:19; Psalms 51:3; Psalms 5:8.
Study Notes — Psalms 136:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 136:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 136:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:8
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:8
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:8
- Sermons on Psalms 136:8
Context — His Loving Devotion Endures Forever
6He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.
7He made the great lights— His loving devotion endures forever.
8the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.
9the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. 10He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 148:3 | Praise Him, O sun and moon; praise Him, all you shining stars. |
| 2 | Matthew 5:45 | that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. |
| 3 | Genesis 1:16 | God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 31:35 | Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name: |
Psalms 136:8 Summary
[This verse tells us that God created the sun to rule over the day, which shows His power and wisdom as the Creator of the universe, as seen in Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 8:3-4. God's loving devotion, or His faithful and enduring love, is what motivates Him to create and sustain all things, including the sun and its rule over the day. This reminds us that God is always in control and that His love for us is constant, as expressed in Jeremiah 31:3 and Psalm 36:5-7. By trusting in God's loving devotion, we can have confidence in His care for us, just as the sun rises and sets according to His plan, as described in Psalm 121:1-2.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the sun to rule the day?
This phrase refers to God's sovereign appointment of the sun to have dominion over the daytime, as seen in Genesis 1:16, where God created the sun to separate day from night, and in Psalm 19:6, which describes the sun's path across the sky.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's loving devotion, which is a central theme in Psalm 136, emphasizing His faithful and enduring love, as also seen in Jeremiah 31:3 and Psalm 107:1.
Why is the sun's rule important in the context of Psalm 136?
The sun's rule is significant because it demonstrates God's power and wisdom in creation, as described in Psalm 104:1-5 and Isaiah 40:26, which also speak to His majesty and control over the universe.
How can we apply the concept of God's loving devotion in our lives?
We can apply this concept by trusting in God's faithfulness, as expressed in Lamentations 3:22-23, and by responding to His love with gratitude and obedience, as seen in 1 John 4:19 and Romans 12:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways you have experienced God's loving devotion in your life, and how have these experiences shaped your relationship with Him?
- How does the concept of the sun ruling the day remind you of God's sovereignty and control over all aspects of your life?
- In what ways can you reflect God's loving devotion to others, as described in Matthew 5:43-48 and 1 John 4:7-12?
- What are some challenges you face in trusting God's loving devotion, and how can you overcome these challenges through prayer and scripture, as seen in Psalm 13:1-6 and Philippians 4:6-7?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:8
The sun to rule by day,.... Which is the greater light, Genesis 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 136:8
To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: To him that made great lights ... The sun to rule by day ... The moon and stars to rule by night - i:e., in relation to this earth and
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 136:8
The sun to rule by day; of which phrase and the like in the next verse, See Poole "".
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 136:8
Psalms 136:8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy [endureth] for ever:Ver. 8. The sun to rule by day] Heb. for the rulings by day, sc. by his light, heat, motion, and influences, whereby he worketh upon these inferior bodies, being a servant to all, as his name importeth, notwithstanding his ruledom; and therefore in no wise to have been worshipped.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 136:8
8. O give thanks unto him that maketh a horn to sprout for the house of David (Psalms 132:17), for &c.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 136:8
The sun to rule by day - Genesis 1:16. Margin, as in Hebrew, for the ruling of the day. That is, to control, as it were, the day; to determine its length - its beginning - its ending - to make it what it is.
Sermons on Psalms 136:8
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His Sun by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the divine ownership of creation, particularly focusing on the sun as God's property. He explains that God not only created the sun but also sustains it, |
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(Basics) 55. Praying Putting God First by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of putting God first in our lives and prayers. Jesus taught us to seek God's kingdom and glory before our own needs. By start |
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(Basics) 42. Jesus Love Is Seen in His Dying by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding that God blesses us with material possessions so that we can use them to bless others. Jesus taught that it i |
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(2 Corinthians) ch.6:3-7:5 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the letter of Paul to the Corinthians as an autobiography of Paul's inner life. The speaker emphasizes the importance of genuine love and spe |
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God Vindicated His Righteousness by John Piper | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of God's forgiveness and the importance of the cross of Christ. He emphasizes that if God were to overlook sin, it would dim |
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The New Heart by C.H. Spurgeon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the necessity of the great promise of God. He acknowledges that this may be obvious to Christians, but it is important for the conviction of |
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Doing Good to Others by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that Jesus was anointed by God with the Holy Spirit and power, and that he went about d |