Psalm 136:26
New International Version
Give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
Give thanks to the God of heaven. His faithful love endures forever.

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

Berean Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.

King James Bible
O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

New King James Version
Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! For His mercy endures forever.

New American Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven, For His faithfulness is everlasting.

NASB 1995
Give thanks to the God of heaven, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

NASB 1977
Give thanks to the God of heaven, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

Legacy Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven, For His lovingkindness endures forever.

Amplified Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven, For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever.

Christian Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven! His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven! His love is eternal.

American Standard Version
Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.

Contemporary English Version
Praise God in heaven! God's love never fails.

English Revised Version
O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Give thanks to the God of heaven because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
Give thanks to the God of heaven; his love is eternal.

International Standard Version
Give thanks to the God of Heaven, for his gracious love is everlasting.

Majority Standard Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.

NET Bible
Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his loyal love endures!

New Heart English Bible
Oh give thanks to the God of heaven; for his loving kindness endures forever.

Webster's Bible Translation
O give thanks to the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible
Oh give thanks to the God of heaven, for his loving kindness endures forever.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Give thanks to the God of the heavens, "" For His kindness [is] for all time!

Young's Literal Translation
Give ye thanks to the God of the heavens, For to the age is His kindness!

Smith's Literal Translation
Confess ye to the God of the heavens: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Give glory to the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. Give glory to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Confess to the God of heaven, for his mercy is eternal. Confess to the Lord of lords, for his mercy is eternal.

New American Bible
Praise the God of heaven, for his mercy endures forever.

New Revised Standard Version
O give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O give thanks to the God who is in heaven; for his mercy endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Give thanks to God who is in Heaven, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O give thanks unto the God of heaven, For His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Give thanks to the God of heaven; for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever
25He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever. 26Give thanks to the God of heaven! His loving devotion endures forever.

Cross References
Psalm 118:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud

2 Chronicles 7:3
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”

2 Chronicles 7:6
The priests stood at their posts, as did the Levites with the musical instruments of the LORD, which King David had made for giving thanks to the LORD and with which David had offered praise, saying, “For His loving devotion endures forever.” Across from the Levites, the priests sounded trumpets, and all the Israelites were standing.

Ezra 3:11
And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.

Jeremiah 33:11
the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.

Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. / They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!

Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations.

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 103:17
But from everlasting to everlasting the loving devotion of the LORD extends to those who fear Him, and His righteousness to their children’s children—

Psalm 86:5
For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.

Psalm 89:1-2
A Maskil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the loving devotion of the LORD forever; with my mouth I will proclaim Your faithfulness to all generations. / For I have said, “Loving devotion is built up forever; in the heavens You establish Your faithfulness.”

Psalm 145:9
The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.


Treasury of Scripture

O give thanks to the God of heaven: for his mercy endures for ever.

the God of heaven

Psalm 136:1-3
O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever…

Psalm 115:3
But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased.

Psalm 123:1
A Song of degrees. Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.

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Psalm 136
1. An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies.














Give thanks
The phrase "Give thanks" is translated from the Hebrew word "yadah," which means to acknowledge, confess, or praise. In the context of Psalm 136, it is a call to express gratitude and recognition of God's goodness and mercy. Historically, giving thanks was an integral part of Israelite worship, often accompanied by sacrifices and offerings. This act of thanksgiving is not just a ritual but a heartfelt acknowledgment of God's continuous provision and protection. It is a reminder for believers to cultivate a spirit of gratitude in all circumstances, recognizing God's hand in every aspect of life.

to the God of heaven
The title "God of heaven" emphasizes God's sovereignty and supreme authority over all creation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, this title distinguished the God of Israel from the pantheon of gods worshiped by surrounding nations, who often had limited domains. The phrase underscores God's transcendence and His role as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. For the Israelites, acknowledging God as the "God of heaven" was a declaration of faith in His ultimate power and control over all earthly and heavenly realms. It invites believers to trust in God's omnipotence and His ability to govern the cosmos with justice and mercy.

His loving devotion
The term "loving devotion" is derived from the Hebrew word "hesed," which is often translated as steadfast love, mercy, or covenantal faithfulness. "Hesed" is a central theme in the Old Testament, reflecting God's unwavering commitment to His people despite their failures and shortcomings. It is a love that is loyal, enduring, and rooted in the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This concept of "hesed" assures believers of God's unchanging love and faithfulness, encouraging them to rely on His promises and to emulate His love in their relationships with others.

endures forever
The phrase "endures forever" highlights the eternal nature of God's "hesed." Unlike human love, which can be fickle and conditional, God's love is everlasting and unchanging. This assurance of God's perpetual love and mercy is a recurring theme in Psalm 136, repeated in every verse to emphasize its significance. Historically, this declaration would have been a source of comfort and hope for the Israelites, especially during times of exile or hardship. For contemporary believers, it serves as a reminder of the constancy of God's love, providing a foundation of hope and security in an ever-changing world.

(26) God of heaven.--See Nehemiah 1:4; Nehemiah 2:4. This title, though implied in Psalm 11:4 and similar passages, was not used before the exile. Away from Zion and the visible token of the Divine presence, the hearts of the faithful began more and more to dream of their God as

"One that His mansion hath on high

Above the reach of mortal eye."

At the end the Vulgate repeats Psalm 136:3. (See Prayer Book.) . . .

Verse 26. - Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven, "The God of heaven" is a favorite designation of God in the Books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Daniel (Ezra 1:2; Ezra 5:11, 12; Ezra 6:9, 10; Ezra 7:12, 21; Nehemiah 1:4, 5; Nehemiah 2:4, 20; Daniel 2:18, 19, 37, 44). It was a phrase known to the Assyrians, the Babylonians, and the Persians. For his mercy endureth forever.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Give thanks
ה֭וֹדוּ (hō·w·ḏū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan

to the God
לְאֵ֣ל (lə·’êl)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

of heaven!
הַשָּׁמָ֑יִם (haš·šā·mā·yim)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky

His loving devotion
חַסְדּֽוֹ׃ (ḥas·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 2617: Kindness, piety, reproof, beauty

endures forever.
לְעוֹלָ֣ם (lə·‘ō·w·lām)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5769: Concealed, eternity, frequentatively, always


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