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| 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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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 mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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 mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
Overthrew Pharaoh – Type of Satan. F458
In the Red sea – Type of the Second Death. F459
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| 16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
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| 24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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| 26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
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