Psalms 136:6
To him that stretched out the earth above the waters; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
Leeser Tanakh
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 made the heavens with understanding; for to eternity endureth his kindness.
7To him that made great lights; for to eternity endureth his kindness;
Cross References
Genesis 1:9And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land be visible: and it was so.
Job 37:18Hast thou with him spread out the skies, which are strong even as a molten mirror?
Psalms 104:2[Thou art he] who wrappeth himself in light as with a garment; who stretcheth out the heavens like a curtain;
Isaiah 42:5Thus hath said God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and the things which come out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to those that walk thereon:
Jeremiah 10:12He made the earth by his power, he established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding he stretched out the heavens.
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 →