Psalms 136:6
To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
In Context
5To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
7To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever:
Cross References
Genesis 1:9And God said, Let the waters under the heavens be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.
Job 37:18Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror?
Psalms 104:2Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment; Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain;
Isaiah 42:5Thus saith God Jehovah, he that created the heavens, and stretched them forth; he that spread abroad the earth and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
Jeremiah 10:12He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding hath he stretched out the heavens:
2 Peter 3:5For this they willfully forget, that there were heavens from of old, and an earth compacted out of water and amidst water, by the word of God;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 136:2-10
Exhortations to Thanksgiving. 1 O give thanks unto the Lord ; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever. 7 To him that made great… Read the whole commentary →