Revised Version 1895
Psalms 136:3
3O give thanks unto the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 136:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
- New International Version (NIV)Give thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Give thanks to the Lord of lords, for his steadfast love endures forever;
- New King James Version (NKJV)Oh, give thanks to the Lord of lords! For His mercy endures forever:
Context of Psalms 136:3
1O GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5To him that by understanding made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Read all of Psalms 136Psalms 136:3 word by word
ה֭וֹדוּ לַאֲדֹנֵ֣י הָאֲדֹנִ֑ים כִּ֖י לְעֹלָ֣ם חַסְדּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Psalms 136:3
- 1 Timothy 6:15which in its own times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
- Revelation 17:14These shall war against the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them, for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings; and they also shall overcome that are with him, called and chosen and faithful.
- Revelation 19:16And he hath on his garment and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
Commentaries on Psalms 136:3
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3O give thanks to the Lord of lords - The Lord or Ruler of all in authority - all kings, princes, rulers. He is supreme over all. This is an attribute of Divinity; yet this is ascribed to the Lord Jesus, thus proving that he is divine. See the notes at Revelation 19:16. For his mercy - The ground of praise here, as in the previous verse, is, that this God - the Supreme Ruler over all the potentates and magistrates of earth - is a merciful Being. He is…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3The psalmist calls the community to praise the Lord, who is good and full of love. He is the true Lord over all people. Verse 1 echoes the poetic line in 2 Chronicles 5:13.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-261-3. The divine titles denote supremacy.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 136
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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