시편 Chapter 136

Translation: ESV

1

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Key Message

The basis of all God's actions from creation to salvation is his steadfast love that never changes forever.

▸Psalm 136 is the 'Great Hallel,' with the unique structure of the refrain 'for his steadfast love endures forever' repeated throughout all 26 verses.

Psalm 136 is the 'Great Hallel,' with the unique structure of the refrain 'for his steadfast love endures forever' repeated throughout all 26 verses. This repetitive structure is designed for antiphonal congregational worship. From creation to salvation, the entire history of Israel is woven together by God's eternal steadfast love.

Related Verses

When all the people of Israel saw the fire come down and the glory of the LORD on the temple, they bowed down with their faces to the ground on the pavement and worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD, saying, 'For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.'
4

to him who alone does great wonders, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Key Message

God does great wonders alone, and the glory of salvation belongs entirely to him.

▸The word 'alone' is important—God does wondrous things alone.

26

Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Key Message

The single truth that runs through all of history from creation to the present is that God's steadfast love endures forever.

▸This is the final verse of Psalm 136.