Psalm 136:5
New International Version
who by his understanding made the heavens, His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
Give thanks to him who made the heavens so skillfully. His faithful love endures forever.

English Standard Version
to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Berean Standard Bible
By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.

King James Bible
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

New King James Version
To Him who by wisdom made the heavens, For His mercy endures forever;

New American Standard Bible
To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His faithfulness is everlasting;

NASB 1995
To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;

NASB 1977
To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness is everlasting;

Legacy Standard Bible
To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

Amplified Bible
To Him who made the heavens with skill, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

Christian Standard Bible
He made the heavens skillfully. His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He made the heavens skillfully. His love is eternal.

American Standard Version
To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

Contemporary English Version
With wisdom he made the sky. God's love never fails.

English Revised Version
To him that by understanding made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
to the one who made the heavens by his understanding- because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
By his wisdom he made the heavens; his love is eternal;

International Standard Version
to the one who by wisdom made the heavens, for his gracious love is everlasting—

Majority Standard Bible
By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.

NET Bible
to the one who used wisdom to make the heavens, for his loyal love endures,

New Heart English Bible
To him who by understanding made the heavens; for his loving kindness endures forever:

Webster's Bible Translation
To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible
to him who by understanding made the heavens, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
To Him making the heavens by understanding, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
To Him making the heavens by understanding, For to the age is His kindness.

Smith's Literal Translation
To him making the heavens in understanding: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He made the heavens with understanding, for his mercy is eternal.

New American Bible
Who skillfully made the heavens, for his mercy endures forever;

New Revised Standard Version
who by understanding made the heavens, for his steadfast love endures forever;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
To him who by wisdom made the heavens; for his mercy endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
To him who made the Heavens in his wisdom, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
To Him that by understanding made the heavens, for His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
To him who made the heavens by understanding; for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever
4He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever. 5By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever. 6He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.…

Cross References
Proverbs 3:19
The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.

Jeremiah 10:12
The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.

Jeremiah 51:15
The LORD made the earth by His power; He established the world by His wisdom and stretched out the heavens by His understanding.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Job 38:4-7
Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Tell Me, if you have understanding. / Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it? / On what were its foundations set, or who laid its cornerstone, ...

Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out.

Isaiah 45:12
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.

Isaiah 45:18
For thus says the LORD, who created the heavens—He is God; He formed the earth and fashioned it; He established it; He did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited: “I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Nehemiah 9:6
You alone are the LORD. You created the heavens, the highest heavens with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them. You give life to all things, and the host of heaven worships You.

Psalm 104:24
How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures.

Psalm 33:6
By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.

Psalm 33:9
For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.

Colossians 1:16
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him.

John 1:1-3
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.

Hebrews 1:2
But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.


Treasury of Scripture

To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endures for ever.

Psalm 33:6
By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.

Psalm 104:24
O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.

Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.

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














by His insight
The phrase "by His insight" in Psalm 136:5 from the Berean Standard Bible highlights the divine wisdom and understanding of God in creation. The Hebrew word for "insight" is "tebunah," which conveys a deep, discerning intelligence. This word is often associated with the skillful application of knowledge, suggesting that God's creation was not a random act but a deliberate, thoughtful process. In the context of the ancient Near Eastern world, where wisdom was highly valued, this phrase underscores the belief that the universe is a product of divine wisdom, not chaos. It invites believers to trust in God's perfect understanding and plan, reminding them that the same insight that crafted the heavens is at work in their lives.

He made the heavens
The phrase "He made the heavens" speaks to the creative power of God. The Hebrew verb "asah" is used here, which means "to make" or "to do." This word emphasizes the intentional act of creation by God. In the ancient world, the heavens were often seen as the realm of the divine, a place of order and beauty. By stating that God made the heavens, the psalmist affirms God's sovereignty over all creation. This declaration is a call to worship, recognizing that the vastness and majesty of the heavens are a testament to God's glory and power. It reassures believers of God's supreme authority and His ability to bring order and purpose to their lives.

His loving devotion endures forever
The phrase "His loving devotion endures forever" is a recurring refrain throughout Psalm 136, emphasizing the steadfast love of God. The Hebrew word "chesed" is translated here as "loving devotion," which encompasses mercy, kindness, and covenantal faithfulness. This word is central to understanding God's relationship with His people, highlighting His unwavering commitment and love. The phrase "endures forever" assures believers of the eternal nature of God's love, which is not subject to change or decay. In a world where human love can be fickle and temporary, this declaration provides comfort and assurance that God's love is constant and everlasting. It encourages believers to respond with gratitude and trust, knowing that they are held in the embrace of God's enduring love.

(5) By wisdom.--From Psalm 104:24, Proverbs 3:19, or Jeremiah 10:12.

Verse 5. - To him that by wisdom made the heavens. Creation is the work, not only of God's power, but of his wisdom also. Things were made as they are by the exertion of his forethought and understanding (comp. Proverbs 3:19; Ephesians 1:11). For his mercy, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
By His insight
בִּתְבוּנָ֑ה (biṯ·ḇū·nāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8394: Intelligence, an argument, caprice

He made
לְעֹשֵׂ֣ה (lə·‘ō·śêh)
Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6213: To do, make

the heavens.
הַ֭שָּׁמַיִם (haš·šā·ma·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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