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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Psalms 136 - Introduction

* God to be praised as the Creator of the world. (1-9) As Israel's God and Saviour. (10-22) For his blessings to all. (23-26)

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See also Psalms 136 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm also has no title to indicate the author, or to explain the occasion on which it was composed. It is a psalm of very special construction, and stands alone in the form of its poetry. The pe...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Another liturgical Psalm, closely resembling Psalms 135, but distinguished by the refrain which forms the second half of each verse. This refrain was evidently sung as a response, either by a choir of...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    CXXXVI. The recurrence in this psalm of the ancient liturgic refrain (see Notes, Psalms 106:1; Psalms 118:1), not after every verse, but after every clause, marks clearly the peculiarity of its choral...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 136 This psalm was very probably composed by David, and given to the Levites to sing every day, 1 Chronicles 16:41. Solomon his son followed his example, and made use of them in...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2987. B.C. 1017._ This Psalm, which, like the former, is a commemoration of the wonderful things God had done for the Jews, was called by them, The great thanksgiving. Bishop Patrick supposes i...

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