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| Thanks for Jehovah’s Goodness to Israel. |
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1 Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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Endureth for ever – To a full completeness. R5427:3
The wrath of God is always just, and tempered with mercy. R5427:3, R3283:4, R2613:2
This Psalms was probably sung by the Levites and the people of Israel at the dedication of Solomon's Temple. R3283:4, R4297:1
Therefore, the punishment of the wicked will end sometime. R236:4, R356:2
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2 Oh give thanks unto the God of gods;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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3 Oh give thanks unto the Lord of lords;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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4 To him who alone doeth great wonders;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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5 To him that by understanding made the heavens;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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6 To him that spread forth the earth above the waters;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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Stretched out the earth – By gathering together the waters into seas; by convulsions of earth casting up mountain ranges and depressing other parts for the gatherings of waters, seas. R1813:1
Above the waters – Higher than the waters. R1813:1 Psalms 136:8
The sun to rule – Not the limitation of its usefulness; only that which specially pertains to man and the earth, his home, is mentioned. R1812:6
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7 To him that made great lights;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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8 The sun to rule by day;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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9 The moon and stars to rule by night;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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Endureth for ever – To a full completeness. R5427:3
God's mercy towards human sinners will endure until Christ makes an end of it in the close of the Millennial age. R1454:1
Not limited to the present life. During the Millennial age the hand that smote will be turned to heal. R5427:3; A256
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11 And brought out Israel from among them;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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12 With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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13 To him that divided the Red Sea in sunder;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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Overthrew Pharaoh – Type of Satan. F458
In the Red sea – Type of the Second Death. F459
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16 To him that led his people through the wilderness;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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17 To him that smote great kings;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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18 And slew famous kings;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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19 Sihon king of the Amorites;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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20 And Og king of Bashan;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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21 And gave their land for a heritage;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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22 Even a heritage unto Israel his servant;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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23 Who remembered us in our low estate;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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24 And hath delivered us from our adversaries;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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25 Who giveth food to all flesh;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever.
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26 Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven;
For his lovingkindness endureth forever. |
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