Psalm 136:9
New International Version
the moon and stars to govern the night; His love endures forever.

New Living Translation
and the moon and stars to rule the night. His faithful love endures forever.

English Standard Version
the moon and stars to rule over the night, for his steadfast love endures forever;

Berean Standard Bible
the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.

King James Bible
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

New King James Version
The moon and stars to rule by night, For His mercy endures forever.

New American Standard Bible
The moon and stars to rule by night, For His faithfulness is everlasting.

NASB 1995
The moon and stars to rule by night, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

NASB 1977
The moon and stars to rule by night, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.

Legacy Standard Bible
The moon and stars to rule by night, For His lovingkindness endures forever.

Amplified Bible
The moon and stars to rule by night, For His lovingkindness endures forever;

Christian Standard Bible
the moon and stars to rule by night. His faithful love endures forever.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
the moon and stars to rule by night. His love is eternal.

American Standard Version
The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:

Contemporary English Version
He lets the moon and the stars rule each night. God's love never fails.

English Revised Version
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
the moon and stars to rule the night- because his mercy endures forever.

Good News Translation
the moon and the stars to rule over the night; his love is eternal.

International Standard Version
and the moon and stars to illumine the night, for his gracious love is everlasting—

Majority Standard Bible
the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.

NET Bible
the moon and stars to rule by night, for his loyal love endures,

New Heart English Bible
The moon and stars to rule by night; for his loving kindness endures forever:

Webster's Bible Translation
The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

World English Bible
the moon and stars to rule by night, for his loving kindness endures forever;
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The moon and stars to rule by night, "" For His kindness [is] for all time.

Young's Literal Translation
The moon and stars to rule by night, For to the age is His kindness.

Smith's Literal Translation
The moon and the stars for rulings in the night: for his mercy is forever.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The moon and the stars to rule the night: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Catholic Public Domain Version
the moon and the stars to rule the night, for his mercy is eternal.

New American Bible
The moon and stars to rule the night, for his mercy endures forever;

New Revised Standard Version
the moon and stars to rule over the night, for his steadfast love endures forever;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The moon and stars to rule by night; for his mercy endures for ever.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The moon and the stars for rulers of the night, for his mercies are to eternity.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The moon and stars to rule by night, For His mercy endureth for ever.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
The moon and the stars to rule the night; for his mercy endures for ever.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
His Loving Faithfulness Endures Forever
8the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever. 9 the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever. 10He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.…

Cross References
Genesis 1:16
God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day and the lesser light to rule the night. And He made the stars as well.

Jeremiah 31:35
Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name:

Job 38:12-13
In your days, have you commanded the morning or assigned the dawn its place, / that it might spread to the ends of the earth and shake the wicked out of it?

Isaiah 60:19-20
No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. / Your sun will no longer set, and your moon will not wane; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your sorrow will cease.

Deuteronomy 4:19
When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.

Psalm 104:19
He made the moon to mark the seasons; the sun knows when to set.

Ecclesiastes 12:2
before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is darkened, and the clouds return after the rain,

Joshua 10:12-13
On the day that the LORD gave the Amorites over to the Israelites, Joshua spoke to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “O sun, stand still over Gibeon, O moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” / So the sun stood still and the moon stopped until the nation took vengeance upon its enemies. Is this not written in the Book of Jashar? “So the sun stopped in the middle of the sky and delayed going down about a full day.”

1 Corinthians 15:41
The sun has one degree of splendor, the moon another, and the stars another; and star differs from star in splendor.

Revelation 21:23
And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.

Luke 21:25
There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves.

Matthew 24:29
Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’

Acts 2:20
The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord.

Revelation 6:12
And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red,

Mark 13:24
But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light;


Treasury of Scripture

The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endures for ever.

The moon and stars.

Psalm 8:3
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;

Psalm 89:36,37
His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me…

Job 31:26
If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness;

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














the moon
The Hebrew word for "moon" is "יָרֵחַ" (yareach). In ancient Israel, the moon was a vital part of the calendar system, marking months and seasons. The moon's regular cycle was a symbol of God's order and faithfulness. In the context of this psalm, the moon is a testament to God's creative power and His provision for humanity. The moon's light during the night is a reminder of God's presence even in times of darkness.

and stars
The Hebrew word for "stars" is "כּוֹכָבִים" (kokhavim). Stars have been used throughout history for navigation and as a symbol of constancy and guidance. In the biblical context, stars often represent the vastness of God's creation and His infinite wisdom. The stars, like the moon, serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His meticulous care for the universe. They are a testament to His glory and the beauty of His creation.

to govern the night
The phrase "to govern the night" reflects the Hebrew concept of "מֶמְשָׁלָה" (memshalah), meaning dominion or rule. This phrase indicates that God has appointed the moon and stars to have authority over the night, providing light and order. This governance is a reflection of God's own sovereign rule over all creation. It reassures believers that even in the darkest times, God's order and purpose prevail.

His loving devotion
The Hebrew term "חֶסֶד" (chesed) is translated as "loving devotion" and is a central theme in the Old Testament. It encompasses God's steadfast love, mercy, and faithfulness. This word is often associated with covenantal love, highlighting God's unwavering commitment to His people. In this psalm, it serves as a refrain, emphasizing that God's love is the foundation of all His actions and creations.

endures forever
The phrase "endures forever" is derived from the Hebrew "לְעוֹלָם" (le'olam), meaning everlasting or eternal. This phrase underscores the eternal nature of God's love and faithfulness. It reassures believers that God's covenantal love is not temporary or conditional but is a permanent and unchanging reality. This eternal aspect of God's love is a source of hope and comfort, affirming that His promises are reliable and His care is unending.

Verse 9. - The moon and stare to rule by night (Genesis 1:16, 18). For his mercy, etc.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
the moon
הַיָּרֵ֣חַ (hay·yā·rê·aḥ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3394: The moon

and stars
וְ֭כוֹכָבִים (wə·ḵō·w·ḵā·ḇîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3556: A star, a prince

to govern
לְמֶמְשְׁל֣וֹת (lə·mem·šə·lō·wṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct
Strong's 4475: Rule, a realm, a ruler

the night.
בַּלָּ֑יְלָה (bal·lā·yə·lāh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity

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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