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Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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Give thanks to the God of gods! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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Give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who alone does great wonders! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who made the heavens with wisdom! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who spread out the earth above the waters! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who made the great lights; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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The sun to rule by day; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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The moon and the stars to rule by night! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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And brought Israel out from among them; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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With a strong hand and an outstretched arm! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who divided the Red Sea into parts; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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And made Israel pass through the midst of it; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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And overthrew Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who led His people through the wilderness! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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To Him who struck down great kings; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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And killed mighty kings; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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Sihon, king of the Amorites; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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And Og, king of Bashan; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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And gave their land as an inheritance; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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An inheritance to Israel His servant! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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He who remembered us in our low estate; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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And rescued us from our adversaries; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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He who gives food to all flesh; for His steadfast love endures forever.
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Give thanks to the God of heaven! For His steadfast love endures forever.
🕊️🙏📖 Summary of Psalm 136 – “His Steadfast Love Endures Forever”
Psalm 136 is known for its unique refrain repeated 26 times:
➡️ “For His steadfast love endures forever”
This psalm is a liturgy of praise celebrating the Lord’s everlasting steadfast love in every aspect: creation, the history of Israel’s deliverance, justice, and daily provision.
This psalm teaches that all the good things that happen in life are evidence of God’s steadfast love, not because of human strength.
📌 1. Praise to God Almighty (verses 1–3)
➡️ “Give thanks to the LORD… God of gods… Lord of lords… For His steadfast love endures forever!”
🎯 The Lord is worthy to be praised because of His highest character and authority.
📌 2. The Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth (verses 4–9)
➡️ “He who made the heavens… the earth above the waters… the sun to rule by day…”
➡️ Refrain: For His steadfast love endures forever!
🎯 The universe is a sign of the Lord’s steadfast love, not merely a wonder of science.
📌 3. The Lord Delivers Israel from Egypt (verses 10–16)
➡️ “He who struck down the firstborn of Egypt… divided the Red Sea… led His people through the wilderness.”
➡️ Refrain: For His steadfast love endures forever!
🎯 Deliverance from slavery is proof of God’s active love.
📌 4. The Lord Gives Victory over Enemies (verses 17–22)
➡️ “He who struck down great kings… and gave their land as an inheritance.”
➡️ Refrain: For His steadfast love endures forever!
🎯 Victory and inheritance are not the result of Israel’s strength, but of the Lord’s steadfast love.
📌 5. The Lord, Faithful Provider (verses 23–25)
➡️ “He who remembered us in our low estate… delivered us from our enemies… gives food to every creature.”
➡️ Refrain: For His steadfast love endures forever!
🎯 The great God also cares for small things, even daily needs.
📌 6. Closing: Give Thanks to the Lord (verse 26)
➡️ “Give thanks to the God of heaven. For His steadfast love endures forever!”
🎯 A closing that leads us back to thanksgiving and praise.
📖 Main Teaching
- All of the Lord’s works are an expression of everlasting steadfast love
- Creation, deliverance, victory, and provision are works of His love
- We are called to give thanks always, whatever the circumstances
- The history of salvation is not about Israel, but about the faithful Lord
- The repeated refrain roots our praise in God’s character, not only in circumstances
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
📖 Romans 8:39
“…the love of God in Christ Jesus will not separate us.”
➡️ The Lord’s steadfast love is not shaken by anything.
📖 Ephesians 2:4–5
“But God, who is rich in mercy… made us alive together with Christ.”
➡️ Grace and steadfast love are at the center of salvation in Christ.
📖 John 3:16
“For God so loved the world…”
➡️ Jesus is the greatest proof of God’s steadfast love.
📖 2 Timothy 2:13
“If we are faithless, He remains faithful.”
➡️ Just as in Psalm 136, the Lord does not change.
🕊️ “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His steadfast love endures forever!” – Psalm 136:1
🕊️ “He who made the heavens… He who divided the Red Sea… gave food to every creature…”
🕊️ “For His steadfast love endures forever.” – (repeated 26 times)
