Psalm 136 Nkjv (2024)

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What is the main idea of Psalm 136? ›

Psalm 136 is a hymn of praise that can be broken up into different sections, but the overarching message remains the same: The phrase "His love endures forever," is reiterated 26 times, so that we can be reminded 26 times of this truth. This seemingly endless reiteration mirrors the endlessness of God's love and mercy.

Psalm 136, then, doesn't use repetition for repetition's sake. It uses it to make a thematic point. Because God's steadfast love endures forever, it reveals itself in all of His actions. Everything that God does, we can trace back to His enduring, steadfast love.

The term Great Hallel (Hallel HaGadol), meaning "great praise", is used to refer to Psalm 136. It is called "great" to differentiate it from the Egyptian Hallel, another prayer of praise comprising psalms 113 to 118.

A simple sentence as it is, it bears the whole truth about a God who watches over His people. It expresses deep gratitude to a God who never fails to fulfill His promise. God's love will endure forever. It will never end.

I will give thanks unto thee, O Lord, with my whole heart : even before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy Name, because of thy loving-kindness and truth : for thou hast magnified thy Name and thy word above all things.

We give thanks to you oh Lord, for you are good and your steadfast love endures forever. We give thanks to you, the God of gods for your steadfast love endures forever. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.

Your sin, my sin, Adam & Eve's sin breaks God's heart! Every choice to not believe the truth, worship things, or act selfishly grieves our heavenly Father.

Do you see, then, why it is important to read the Psalms daily? They teach us God's desire to bless. They teach us our need to repent when we sin and lament when we are sinned against. They show us that Jesus is Messiah, Lord, and Redeemer.

In its opening lines, Psalm 136 refers to God as “LORD” (Yahweh), “God” (Elohim), and “Lord” (Adon). The first of these descriptions is the personal name of God. It suggests that he is eternal and faithful. The others – Elohim and Adon – are generic but appreciate the divinity and preeminence of God.

But Psalm 136 is unique for the phrase that is repeated in every single verse—a total of 26 times! —“for his steadfast love endures forever.”

What does Hallel mean in Hebrew? ›

Hallel, (Hebrew: “Praise”), Jewish liturgical designation for Psalms 113–118 (“Egyptian Hallel”) as read in synagogues on festive occasions. In ancient times Jews recited these hymns on the three Pilgrim Festivals, when they offered their required sacrifices in the Temple of Jerusalem.

Scholars of all stripes find it very likely that Jesus and his disciples sang the Hallel, the hymn traditionally sung at the end of a Passover meal.

This psalm invites us to draw close to God and to thank him for who he is and what he has done in our lives. He is not just the God who has done these things for people many years ago. He is the God who also does them for us. His love endures forever.

— D.F. No, God hasn't given up on you — not at all. His love never changes, and He loves you just as much today as He did when you first gave your life to Jesus. As the Bible says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).

Psalms 136:1 In-Context

1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. 2 Give thanks to the God of gods, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Explain to the children that it is important to remember how God has helped those in the past; He will continue to help us now. PSALM 136:25-26 Who gives food to all flesh, For His mercy endures forever. Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven! for His mercy endures forever.

Through the Psalms, we learn about the importance of prayer and the acknowledgment of pain, as well as the power of praise and fulfillment of prophecy. This book has been designed as a prayer book for God's people as they wait for the arrival of the Messiah and the fulfillment of God's promises.

Psalm 136:1–3 Leads Us to Pray For Others

God, we pray that you would help them in just fresh ways with fresh power from your spirit to proclaim your steadfast love to the people around them. That you would open eyes to believe, God that you would open hearts to receive your love.

Psalm 1 is called a wisdom psalm because we learn that happiness results from our choice to follow God's direction of life. In this psalm the writer sets forth two ways or two directions in life. One is the right way that leads to happiness, and the other is the wrong way that leads to misery.