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Psalm Ps. 136. This hymn calls on the worshiping congregation to give thanks to the Lord, who has shown his faithfulness throughout the history of God’s people. Each verse in this psalm has the same refrain, “for his steadfast love endures forever.”
Ps. 136:1–3 The song calls God’s people to give thanks to him because he is good, he is the God of gods, and he is the Lord of lords. This affirmation of the Lord’s supremacy shows why his steadfast love, which endures forever, is effective for his people.
Ps. 136:4–9 The OT often reminds God’s people that the God who has redeemed them is also the God who created the world. Sometimes that reminder is given to reassure the people of God’s power. Sometimes (as here) it is given so that the people will see their own lives in relation to God’s continuing commitment to his creation.
Ps. 136:4 The word wonders (also translated “marvels”) usually refers to God’s deeds of rescuing, protecting, and caring for his people. Here it refers specifically to creation: God’s work of creation is wonderful, too.
Ps. 136:10–16 These verses recall how the Lord brought Israel out from among the Egyptians with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and led his people through the wilderness.
Ps. 136:17–22 These verses recall how God struck down great kings and gave their land to Israel as a heritage. The specific event here is the defeat of Sihon and Og.
Ps. 136:22 The people as a whole are God’s servant.
Ps. 136:23–26 Now the song turns to an apparently more recent event, when the Lord remembered us in our low estate, and rescued us from our foes. The reference to food to all flesh (that is, not just to Israel), returns to the theme of the Lord as the universal Creator.
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